The movement against Israel’s war on Gaza has sparked a new online campaign targeting celebrities who are perceived as insensitive or supportive of the conflict. This digital protest, known as Blockout 2024, aims to block famous personalities on social media platforms like Instagram, X, and TikTok.
With parallels drawn to the French Revolution, the campaign questions the impact of blocking celebrities and whether it affects them. The initiative gained momentum after the Met Gala on May 6 and has been dubbed as celebrity block list and digitine.
What is Blockout 2024?
Blockout 2024 is a digital boycott where users block renowned celebrities, including Hollywood actors and social media influencers, for their silence or alleged support regarding Israel’s actions in Gaza. Lists of celebrities and their businesses to block are being shared on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X.
#blockout2024 ..🇵🇸
The quickest way to hurt them is by not giving them more money . pic.twitter.com/8PbRA4WvwA
— أروى الفضلي🔻 (@arwaalfadly) May 10, 2024
Why was this year’s Met Gala so controversial?
The controversy surrounding this year’s Met Gala in New York on May 6 ignited the Blockout movement. Social media users expressed outrage over images of extravagantly dressed celebrities at the event, highlighting their silence on the Gaza conflict, where thousands have lost their lives, predominantly women and children.
My teacher used to tell us to pay attention to the hunger games bcuz one day we might live thru it.. #HungerGames2024…
Original from www.aljazeera.com