Comedian Hannibal Buress has found a new calling: Advocating for landlords all across America.
The former Broad City actor snubbed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for rallying for rent control apartments, which would ensure Americans have access to affordable housing.
“Wrong,” Buress wrote in response to Sanders’ tweet calling for the implementation of a national rent control standard.
https://twitter.com/hannibalburess/status/1189592269852172288
Buress took things a step further and shared a series of pro-landlord tweets and even suggested his 1 million plus followers on the social media platform donate to the Illinois Rental Property Owner’s Association.
“Irpoa.org Please donate,” Buress wrote.
https://twitter.com/hannibalburess/status/1189593339823300609
Buress then responded to a question about how much is appropriate to tip landlords.
“20% minimum. 25% during holidays,” he responded.
https://twitter.com/hannibalburess/status/1189601084479811586
Buress also took a stand in solidarity with Idaho’s landlords who are reportedly paying a larger share of the state’s property taxes.
“Stay strong y’all,” Buress tweeted, along with a news story about the tax hikes.
https://twitter.com/hannibalburess/status/1189620701000589312
Buress’ strong rent control views have people questioning whether he’s a landlord, with some calling for him to be canceled for his “pro-landlord activism.”
“OK, landlord,” Twitter user @joylneskujos sarcastically tweeted.
https://twitter.com/joylneskujos/status/1189592626976165888
Others shared memes, using his own popular sayings against him.
— The Serfs (@theserfstv) October 30, 2019
— windom earl sweatshirt (@jamesdpitley) October 30, 2019
While some would hope Buress’ tweets were written in jest, it is possible that they do reflect his opinions on home rentals. Back in 2016, the comedian told the Chicago Tribune that he recently became a landlord after purchasing three buildings in the windy city. So many believe he is quite serious about his pro-landlord stance.
“Gee I wonder why you’d feel that way,” Twitter user @TigerSammich wrote, sharing a part of the Tribune’s story about Buress becoming a landlord.
https://twitter.com/pomo_sapiens/status/1189592699797721088
Gee I wonder why you'd feel that way 🤔https://t.co/09fUrI9Iog pic.twitter.com/sMXb4rRJfD
— Sammich (@TigerSammich) October 30, 2019
After becoming a trending topic, the comedian used his moment of Twitter infamy to push some merch, including hoodies with a screenshot of him on The Eric Andre Show getting booed for trying to correct the host on the number of years Barack Obama would serve as president.
“Why you booing me? I’m right.” he told the crowd.
https://twitter.com/hannibalburess/status/1189606083452637185
Evidently, Twitter does not agree with him this time.
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