As everyone scratches their heads trying to figure out how and why Rachel Dolezal, prominent black leader, could turn out to be white, as usual, social media has turned into the place where people can come together and sort through their feelings.
In a recent interview, Rachel Dolezal said she’s got nothing to say to people who don’t think she’s black, but judging by the social media response, people have plenty to say to her.
Here are some of the very best social media reactions. And as a bonus, at the bottom we present to you the love rap video written for Rachel Dolezal in 2013 by her then-fiancé. It’s your Friday afternoon jam to take you into the weekend.
Will poor Brian Williams forever be the liar’s meme?
Finally found a photo of #RachelDolezal's black father… pic.twitter.com/MM36KWOWcO
— BigHeadBS💨 (@BigHeadBS) June 12, 2015
Can we make #RachelDolezal into a verb?
let me try to #RachelDolezal these student loans.
"I don't acknowledge them."
— ashley yates (@brownblaze) June 12, 2015
Conservatives have been quick to jump on the comparison between Rachel and Caitlyn.
Michael J. Fox, can you explain why #CaitlynJenner is a woman but #RachelDolezal isn't black? pic.twitter.com/HKofo9E3vZ
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) June 12, 2015
Some light-skinned girls are taking the opportunity to share their black credentials.
Since #RachelDolezal has put in jeopardy the authenticity of every light skin curly haired chick.Heres my credentials pic.twitter.com/V8IpW2JwrE
— im ur fave sandwich (@AmysValerie) June 12, 2015
The Scooby-Doo line does seem awfully appropriate.
https://twitter.com/theycallmeTUNE/status/609374040986394624
Remember The Jerk?
https://twitter.com/zoeythegreat/status/609372925167210496
It’s hard to know how to react.
https://twitter.com/xlcomedy/status/609363502243840000
I would totally see this.
The #RachelDolezal story: Meryl Streep as Rachel, I'll play the black lady and Morgan Freeman will be this dude pic.twitter.com/hmRP7CnFd8
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) June 12, 2015
It really is the only question worth asking Rachel.
Everybody re: #RachelDolezal RN https://t.co/q4pS4lVOPq
— AJ Willingham (@ItsAJWillingham) June 12, 2015
Good luck!
I woke up this morning and decided to become a white male for the day. Am about to run things!!!! Wish me luck! #RachelDolezal
— Raquel Cepeda (@RaquelCepeda) June 12, 2015
And while this all gets sorted out, we’re all left feeling a little like the confused Geico ladies.
None of this makes a lick of sense! This is not how it's supposed to work. #RachelDolezalpic.twitter.com/MywImd6f4q
— Danielle C. Belton (@daniellecbelton) June 12, 2015
And finally, we have saved the very best for last. For your viewing and listening pleasure, the love rap video “The rest of my life,” written for Rachel Dolezal in 2013 by her husband before they were married. Pretty sure it speaks for itself. Nice ring, though.
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