Twitter Reacts To Justin Bieber’s Arrest: Stunned Fans, Mug Shot Art & RuPaul’s Drag Race Jokes
When news of Justin Bieber‘s arrest in Miami for DUI and drag racing hit Twitter, all bets were off. Stunned Beliebers did what they do best and immediately started a trending topic (#FreeBieber). They also loudly played down his alleged crime — arguing, somewhat dubiously, that their idol is above the law. However, the 19-year-old received less sympathy from other users.
The jokes came thick and fast. Most were relatively lighthearted (quips referencing RuPaul‘s Drag Race and Justin’s Miley Cyrus-tastic hair style) but #DeportBieber quickly became a meme and Photoshop enthusiasts had a field day with his mug shot. Twitter hasn’t been this entertaining since Beyonce‘s surprise album release! See a selection of the most deluded, hilarious and creative tweets after the jump.
Fans stand by Justin:
Justin Bieber is 19… Of course he is going to drive while he's drunk. Every 19 year old does that. Give him a break.
— Taylor Swift (@jamieswiftie) January 23, 2014
Every1 plz retweet me he didn't mean to drink and drive!!!11!1!! He waz forced2drink and his hands were tied2the steering wheel #freebieber
— retweeted (@embrek876) January 23, 2014
#FREEBIEBER WHAT DID HE EVEN DO WRONG??!????????? @BarackObama free him!!! use your power for good!!
— russell (@freakingrussell) January 23, 2014
#FreeBieber He is the reason why millions of people smile everyday! pic.twitter.com/YpQ5cQTjvS
— Justin Bieber (@WeHonourJustin) January 23, 2014
Mug shot art:
I am fucking screaming pic.twitter.com/AxfdDaNPrR
— ɴɑтʜάƖıɑ (@VoiceTooSmooth) January 23, 2014
Bye RT @FemaleStruggIes: dying pic.twitter.com/xKKSs5VTEq
— Tdontcurr (@_JukeBoxx) January 23, 2014
This is time Justin needs his beliebers most and so many 'beliebers' are leaving ily Justin #freebieber #freebizzle pic.twitter.com/cipa9ztD0N
— Nanna (@NannaBlytaekker) January 23, 2014
These niggas are twins RT @GinoTheGhost White children have some great role models to look up to in 2014 pic.twitter.com/725NVo9uFD
— Fine$$in (@BonitaNegress) January 23, 2014
Celebrities took a dig:
That mug shot would make a great album cover…. #orangeisthenewwhite
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) January 23, 2014
@bwerde I can't with the big smile hahaha smug as hell
— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) January 23, 2014
Everybody is a comedian:
Anne Frank would have probably stopped being a Belieber today.
— Eugene Mirman (@EugeneMirman) January 23, 2014
Bieber has a really nice mugshot, did noted fashion photographer and retired model Nigel Barker shoot it?
— Franco (@Rowlegendary) January 23, 2014
Lookin right bc Selena left.. pic.twitter.com/WeA5IQky8e
— madgalriri (@SamerSum) January 23, 2014
Idc if justin has a DUI I'm more sad @ the fact that he wears makeup
— KuntyeWest (@KuntyeWest) January 23, 2014
Real comedians joined in:
Who amongst us hasn't drag-raced a Lambo in Miami on pills? #FreeBieber
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) January 23, 2014
RuPaul’s Drag Race puns were thrown around:
@RuPaul Justin Bieber..Drag Racing pic.twitter.com/niLHjwVNZC
— ✩ (@celsojrrosas) January 23, 2014
RuPaul's Drag Race > Justin Bieber's drag race.
— The Soup (@TheSoup) January 23, 2014
So Justin Bieber got arrested for drag racing…. pic.twitter.com/qud7KZmq0b
— ɴɑтʜάƖıɑ (@VoiceTooSmooth) January 23, 2014
Including one from RuPaul:
Condragulations, your son is a woman! @RuPaulsDragRace Justin Bieber's official mugshot has been released: pic.twitter.com/ZBLj5gSixM
— RuPaul (@RuPaul) January 23, 2014
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