Critics, Hilaria Baldwin counters online bullies using a clip from Pinocchio
A Crack at the Puppet Master Memes: Alec and Hilaria Baldwin's Light-Hearted Response
The meme swirling around the internet, depicting Hilaria Baldwin as the puppet master manipulating Alec, has caught the attention of the power couple themselves. They've decided to turn this joke on its head with a playful Instagram video set to the iconic tune, "When You Wish Upon a Star," from Pinocchio.
In this amusing video, Hilaria, donning a green dress resembling the meme's attire, stands on a chair, her arms filled with spoons – peculiar marionette-like controls. Meanwhile, Alec, seated below, Mummers up as a marionette guided by invisible strings. Poking fun at the online speculation, Hilaria captioned the video, "Well, you guys gave me the idea. I just HAD to try it out."
This isn't the first time the Baldwins have used humor to tackle controversy. Remember the uproar back in 2020 over Hilaria's accent and heritage? In the premiere of their TLC reality show, The Baldwins, she directly called out this controversy and posited that her diverse cultural background didn't make her inauthentic but rather a testament to being human.
"I'd be lying if I said [the controversy] didn't make me sad and it didn't hurt and it didn't put me in dark places." However, she also shared how her family, friends and community, who speak multiple languages and belong to various places, helped her embrace her multifaceted identity. "That's normal. That's called being human."
The public reaction to the video has been divided but largely positive. People admire the Baldwins' ability to face criticism with humor, demonstrating a willingness to engage with the chatter and maintain a playful demeanor. This skit might also serve to humanize them, erasing the specter of a rigid, controlled relationship dynamic often speculated about online.
However, the video also challenges the notion of Hilaria being the sole puppet master in their relationship. Instead, it showcases a more collaborative dynamic, further complicating the narrative often drawn by the internet community. Overall, the Baldwins' response highlights their ability to navigate the public eye with humor and creativity, potentially reshaping how the public perceives their relationship.
[1] Disney's Pinocchio
[3] The Baldwins (TV Series)
[4] Memes related to Alec and Hilaria Baldwin
[5] Hilaria Baldwin's heritage and accent controversy
[1] The whimsical video featuring Alec and Hilaria Baldwin was set to the tune "When You Wish Upon a Star," a classic melody from Disney's Pinocchio.
[2] As celebrities and public figures, who often find themselves at the center of internet buzz, the Baldwins demonstrated their adeptness at navigating pop-culture and remaining connected to their audience.
[3] In an attempt to dismantle the Internet's depiction of her as a puppet master, Hilaria Baldwin used the entertainment avenue of memes, a facet of pop-culture, to address this notion – a move that showcased her understanding of the world's conventional language.
