Explaining the 9 Best #ArmaniCaptions That You Shouldn’t Laugh At, But Will
Someone’s social media internship at Armani is likely over after an Instagram mix-up that’s spawned a trending Twitter hashtag (#ArmaniCaptions).
Not Idris Elba
The woman in the “gorgeous Giorgio @armani” dress pictured above is Alfre Woodard, an award winning 61-year-old actress from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Idris Elba is a 41-year-old actor from London. Aside from being black, and known for acting, the two have little in common – particularly the fact that one is a woman, and the other is a man.
The mix-up has spurred debate over whether the caption was racist or just social media incompetence. Unquestionably, the best part of this mix-up are the #ArmaniCaptions responses that re-caption photos of male celebrities with the names of vaguely similar female celebrities.
None of these dudes look like the ladies they’re captioned as (or vice versa), so while it still doesn’t feel right, it’s probably okay to laugh.
Carrot Top as Kathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin is ready for fall in this cozy flannel ensemble. #ArmaniCaptions pic.twitter.com/5dpeVrifPC
— Rusty Redenbacher (@rustymk2) November 19, 2013
Wesley Snipes as Serena Williams
Stunning Serena Williams dazzles in new Holiday Vogue shoot! #ArmaniCaptions pic.twitter.com/xK7zKA8k4L
— (@keithington) November 19, 2013
Prince as Rihanna
Rihanna sports a white turtleneck at the Grammys. #ArmaniCaptions pic.twitter.com/a46Kcm2jGk
— Down By The Bae. (@DutchessOfPink) November 19, 2013
Prince as Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys sings "This Girl Is On Fire" at the Apollo Theater. #ArmaniCaptions pic.twitter.com/c1tltAdT5R
— April (@ReignOfApril) November 19, 2013
Whoopi Goldberg as Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne looks stunning tonight #ArmaniCaptions pic.twitter.com/blPPPvLYHY
— Side Eye Shady (@uLuvDJ) November 19, 2013
Verdine White as Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child
Singer Michelle Williams in 2013 @Armani #armanicaptions pic.twitter.com/q9SpfopeHR
— M.J. (@MJ1point0) November 19, 2013
Orlando Bloom as Solange Knowles
Solange Knowles covers Vogue magazine in Armani menswear! A true beauty #ArmaniCaptions pic.twitter.com/UtuW3tSYOj
— Talisha (@charmful) November 19, 2013
Oprah as President Obama
President Obama looks absolutely fantastic in this grey suit! #ArmaniCaptions pic.twitter.com/0A8MJ7zAir
— Edna✰Krabappel (@ohitsbarbara) November 19, 2013
Kerry Washington as Forest Whitaker
#ArmaniCaptions Forest Whitaker stole the evening with this look. pic.twitter.com/UHdJHLVPeX
— BlkMagic (@JlnFrancisco) November 19, 2013
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