Kapanlagi.com - Written By: Reza Ahmad Zahid
Social media is buzzing with the Blockout 2024 movement created by netizens who are disappointed with celebrities who remain silent on the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict. This movement to block social media accounts has caused famous celebrities like Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian to lose hundreds of thousands of followers.
This movement was triggered by the public's disappointment with celebrities who have influence but do not speak out for Palestine, and celebrities who openly support Israel. The public is calling on these celebrities to use their large platforms to help stop the genocide.
1. The Origin of the Blockout 2024 Movement
Portrait of Bisan Owda (Credit: instagram.com/wizard_bisan1)
Did you know, Klovers? The Blockout 2024 blocking movement is initiated by a Palestinian journalist named Bisan Owda, who is covering the genocide situation.
"Let's block famous and wealthy people who live in a fantasy environment, destroying the environment, society, harmony, and economy, those who do not make an effort to educate themselves about us," he wrote in an Instagram Story.
This initiative is supported by netizens who created the social media account TikTok @blockout2024. In the shared content, creators focus on requesting the blocking of world celebrities who do not speak up about the genocide in Palestine.
2. The Effects of Blockout 2024 on Celebrities
Protest Action Portrait (Credit: instagram.com/bellahadid)
Celebrities who are included in the Blockout 2024 blocking have started losing many social media followers. Two major celebrities, such as Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift, are reported to have lost hundreds of thousands of followers.
Some people believe that the impact of Blockout 2024 losses will not be significant and only temporary. However, looking at movements like boycotting products that support Israel, which have been successful, this movement could be one of the steps created by netizens to stop the genocide.
3. List of Celebrities Included in Blockout 2024
Portrait of Kim Kardashian (Credit: instagram.com/kimkardashian)
There are many celebrities, musicians, and actors included in this blocklist because they are considered silent about the genocide happening in Palestine. Some of these musicians include Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Drake, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, BTS, BLACKPINK, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Jonas Brother, Lana del Rey, Olivia Rodrigo, and Lady Gaga.
In addition to musicians, Hollywood celebrities are also affected by this action, including Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Hemsworth, Gak Gadot, Ryan Gosling, Kevin Hart, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sydney Sweeney, Timothee Chalamet, Dwayne Johnson, and Zendaya who recently went viral at the Met Gala a few days ago.
Celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Chris Olsen, James Charles, Haylee Baylee, Logan Paul, Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres, and Hailey Bieber are also included in the Blockout 2024 list.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.