Top 10 tweets about Charlize Theron's rape comments

Charlize Theron has caused quite a stir with her recent comments and the internet has reacted in a strong way.

As we previously reported, Theron compared the constant media attention that she receives to being “raped.”

While the internet is up in arms over her remark, it is important to note that Theron was the spokesperson for a “Real Men Don’t Rape” campaign, raising awareness for the high amounts of rape in South Africa. (Check out her commercial below.)

There have been a few overdramatic statements about fame in the news recently. Gwyneth Paltrow compared negative online comments to war. Jennifer Lawrence caused a stir after she was overheard comparing her excitement for Alfonso Cuarón to a ”rape scream” at a Cannes party.

Since Theron’s statement, she has been trending online and her interview has gone viral. After going viral, people took to Twitter to discuss the subject. Some were offended while others stood up for her. There were many different tweets about not only Theron but about famous people complaining and the overuse of the word rape in the first place.

After the backlash for those actresses and others, the internet has made it very clear that these celebrities can’t abuse language and use overdramatic comparisons. Note to Theron: the only thing that is “like rape,” is rape.

Here are the top 10 twitter reactions to Theron’s rape comment.

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10. Dilutes severity of crime

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center tweeted in disagreement with her statements, including a link to a news story.

Advocates: Charlize Theron's #rape comment "dilutes" severity of crime (via @CBSNews @crimesider @48Hours) http://t.co/Rk7BBozFUj

— NSVRC (@NSVRC) May 30, 2014

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9. Think before you speak

@LEILAGRACEORG is the twitter account for the Leila Grace Foundation. It provides online sexual assault awareness and prevention education to college students.

Paparazzi and rape are two different things Charlize Theron! Think before you speak when using the word rape!... http://t.co/MYP5Ynkhnp

— Leila Grace (@LEILAGRACEORG) May 31, 2014

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8. Unreal

Charlize Theron needs a some sense knocked into her. Comparing paparazzi invading her privacy to rape?! My god the selfishness is unreal. >

— Helena Carry (@HelenaCarry) May 30, 2014

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7. Face palm

Movie actor, star, multi million dollar celebrity says that enduring paparazzi is like rape. #facepalm.

— Little Red Boat (@edscle) May 30, 2014

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6. The defense

Even if "rape," per its own definition, didn't mean "to violate," Charlize Theron was clearly using symbolism, not being literal. #calmdown

— Lucas Witherspoon (@LucasLascivious) May 30, 2014

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5. Morons

Charlize Theron compares press intrusions to rape; Gwyneth Paltrow compares them to war. I compare the two of them to morons. (Morons win.)

— Allison Winn Scotch (@aswinn) May 30, 2014

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4. Feminism tweet

The media might be intrusive for Theron, and rape is intrusive. But there's a lot more damage than just some paparazzi photo publications

— Digital Feminisms (@DigitalFeminism) May 30, 2014

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3. Life as a superstar

First internet trolls are the same as war, and now paparazzi is the same as rape. It's a tough, tough life being famous

— Jenna Scates (@jenna_scates) May 30, 2014

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2. Ignorant

Celebs stop saying dealing with the paparazzi is like being rape. It's ignorant to say and disrespectful to actual rape victims.

— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) May 30, 2014

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1. General Rule

Can we agree that NO ONE uses word "rape" for anything other than an act of sexual assault? Tired of hearing it used for other irritations.

— sarahdessen (@sarahdessen) May 30, 2014