Sharon Stone Wasn't Impressed With Bumble's 'Basic Instinct' Quip After Unblocking Her Account
The Bumble location-based social and dating app has apologized after blocking actress Sharon Stone's profile for fear her account was fake.
But when they reinstated her account after verifying her identity, Stone was not amused about their apology.
The actress made famous by the 1992 thriller Basic Instinct expressed she did not appreciate Bumble referencing her character from the movie.
When Stone first discovered she had been blocked by the app, she took to Instagram and Twitter and wrote:
"I went on the @bumble dating sight and they closed my account"
"Some users reported that it couldn't possibly be me!
Hey @bumble, is being me exclusionary?"
"Don't shut me out of the hive"
The gaffe was rectified and Bumble offered a swift apology.
However, the manner in which they expressed their regret on Twitter fell flat.
It started with promise.
"Looks like our users thought you were too good to be true."
"We've made sure that you won't be blocked again. We hope that everyone in our community takes a sec to verify their profiles."
They could have stopped there.
But they didn't.
They invoked Stone's Basic Instinct character Catherine Tramell—a serial killer who forever immortalized leg-crossing as something highly erotic.
The role remained controversial for the actress.
"Catherine Tramell from Basic Instinct gets a pass today!."
@sharonstone There can only be one 👑 Stone. Looks like our users thought you were too good to be true. We’ve made s… https://t.co/8wu6xtUgEp— Bumble (@Bumble) 1577708626.0
The reference didn't go over very well with Stone.
She reminded Bumble that she is a woman, not a character.
"Dear Bumble, you are confusing my honesty with your fantasy."
"This is a disservice to the men and women who partake in @bumble. I am Sharon. I am a woman. Thank you.''
@bumble Dear Bumble, you are confusing my honesty with your fantasy. This is a disservice to the men and women who… https://t.co/HFEe1jMGV0— Sharon Stone (@Sharon Stone) 1577752849.0
Fans agreed with Stone about the egregious apology.
@bumble @sharonstone Worst answer ever Bumble...— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐫. 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 (@𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐫. 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥) 1577780294.0
@bumble @sharonstone This just wins twitter all aroundd... go Ms. Stone !!👍❤— Laura-Lee MacRae (@Laura-Lee MacRae) 1577772015.0
@bumble @sharonstone A bit late now , never heard of the website but treating people with respect is a fundamental .— Brian phelan (@Brian phelan) 1577770073.0
@bumble @sharonstone Bumble, Are you kidding me? That's not how you address your customers. You address her by her… https://t.co/PezOHpKzlC— Sterling Brown (@Sterling Brown) 1577807466.0
@bumble @sharonstone Not cool, @bumble Sharon Stone is a human, not a character.— Allison Ramone (@Allison Ramone) 1577947747.0
Some users overlooked all the hubbub and pointed themselves out as available.
@bumble @sharonstone Hello my name Michael very nice to meet you— Michael Doyle (@Michael Doyle) 1577764798.0
Her dignified response to Bumble earned more admiration from followers.
@sharonstone @bumble Well i love Sharon Stone even more 1. After the original tweet, 2. After this reply and 3. Aft… https://t.co/FIy6F5ed4g— Sara Beverley Jones (@Sara Beverley Jones) 1577797920.0
@sharonstone @bumble Sharon coming in at the wire with one of the most graceful and poignant corporate burns of the year. Well done 👏👏👏— Scott Paradis (@Scott Paradis) 1577776611.0
@sharonstone @bumble You could not have replied in a more perfect manner, bravo Sharon. I hope to see you on Bumble.— Brion Gerard Rouchon (@Brion Gerard Rouchon) 1577760254.0
She tagged her post with a YouTube clip of her speech after being chosen as Woman of the Year at November's GQ Awards, which you can also see here:
GQ Men of the Year 2019 – "Woman of the Year": Sharon Stone on "Basic Instinct" leg cross youtu.be
In her acceptance speech, Stone addressed how the scandalous flashing scene we all know from Basic Instinct changed her life forever.
After Billy Porter brought out a chair for her to sit on onstage, she asked the audience to join her in recreating the famous leg-crossing moment from 27 years ago.
She prefaced the demonstration by explaining she consented to removing her panties for the scene at the request of her director who assured her "we won't see anything."
After she had the audience participate, Stone asked:
"Do you feel empowered?"
"Each and every one of you is going to have a moment, like mine. A moment that changes your life. When you might be aware of when it's happening. And one you might not."
"You're going to have it if you haven't already, and you're going to be held accountable for it if you haven't already"
Great speech by Sharon Stone at The GQ Woman of the Year awards Reclaiming her power. https://t.co/PxXoKan29e #laineygossip— ⚡️Nicola Scott⚡️ (@⚡️Nicola Scott⚡️) 1573250940.0
She continued:
"So the time to decide who you are is now. The time to decide what you do with the tender, important, beautiful, savage, passionate, most important part of yourself."
"What are you gonna do with it? I'll tell you what I did with mine. I respected it. And I would suggest that you all do the same."
"Because we have every right to be powerful in whatever form of sexuality we choose to have. And no one is allowed to take that away from you."
@sharonstone @GQ_Germany Wonderful acceptance speech!!To the point and thought provoking!I might also add it was ve… https://t.co/lzmxh3meNA— Michael Hassell (@Michael Hassell) 1573322783.0
The actress closed her speech by acknowledging her selection as Woman of the Year.
"I want to say thank you for choosing me to be Woman of the Year, because there was a time when all I was was a joke."
You can see Stone in the role that garnered her an Academy Award nomination in the film Casino, available here.
Pete Davidson Just Got A Tattoo Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg—And We're Obsessed 😍
Pete Davidson loves tattoos. We knew that already. We also knew Pete Davidson wasn't afraid to ink himself up on a whim, particularly for ladies he admires. And if you think we're talking about just Ariana Grande then you haven't been paying attention. Davidson loves the political ladies — hard. He's got a tattoo of Hillary Clinton on his leg. Not just ANY Hillary, though. He's got '90s long-hair-flipped-ends Hillary.
You have to admit it was a great look.
When we heard he had gotten a tattoo to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we all knew it would be great. But we had no idea how great until we saw the picture. It's a small piece, done in black and white. There were plenty of images to choose from and Davidson did not disappoint. He opted for portraying Ginsburg the way the internet loves her most.
The Notorious RBG.
Ginsburg got the nickname for her fearlessness, her vocal dissents, and her verbal skill. She's the most gangsta non-rapper out in these political streets.
People love her for it. So when Davidson debuted the ink, Twitter loved that too!
Pete Davidson just got a RBG tattoo and now I’m even more attracted to him than I already was— Skylah Cunningham (@Skylah Cunningham) 1542855399.0
@NYDailyNews RBG! All day!— Juleschat (@Juleschat) 1542983562.0
SNL's Pete Davidson's Tattoo of Ruth Bader Ginsberg “You know there’s only, like, one lady holding the whole damn… https://t.co/chQHutRPgR— AsperGirl (@AsperGirl) 1542965996.0
I’m not a fan of tattoos, but I love that he did this!!! https://t.co/82vxSW1smu— Judy Pokras (@Judy Pokras) 1542933337.0
#RBG forever. Literally. https://t.co/pymHBp4ODD— What2Wear (@What2Wear) 1542880587.0
Pete Davidson getting an RBG tattoo is VERY 2018 https://t.co/c10uHygr3Z— Delia Harrington (@Delia Harrington) 1542942842.0
Davidson is far from the first to get RBG tattooed on him. Ginsburg has talked about her sudden rise to rock star status and says she doesn't mind the swag or the art, but she's not particularly a fan of the tattoos. We hope she's a fan of comedy skits because Davidson and the SNL cast just did a hilarious one about her.
Get ready to have the song stuck in your head. You're welcome.
RBG Rap - SNL www.youtube.com
Women Are Revealing All The Things They'd Enjoy Doing If Men Had A Curfew In Eye-Opening Thread
Twitter user @DanielleMuscato started a viral thread this past Tuesday, September 25, that's become essential reading for every male in the world who doesn't understand the privilege that comes with their gender. In her original post, she asked the women the women of the world a simple question: "What would you do if all men had a 9pm curfew?"
Ladies, a question for you: "What would you do if all men had a 9pm curfew?" Dudes: Read the replies and pay atte… https://t.co/DCf3VBKngS— Danielle Muscato (@Danielle Muscato) 1537907633.0
For many women, the premise opened up a world of possibilities.
Oh my god. The mind reels. Go dancing? Take a walk? Open the front door without fear? https://t.co/v66MM38Btf— Emily L. Hauser (@Emily L. Hauser) 1538343104.0
literally don't even know what to write because there's so many things https://t.co/rPYPNk5OPu— 🦊 (@🦊) 1538342616.0
Sit on the beach at night. https://t.co/MEAMr4R91I— authentiKAYLI (@authentiKAYLI) 1538388526.0
Simply being able to go for a walk at night appeared on many lists.
@DanielleMuscato @DLChamplin I’d go for a walk in the dark without leaping out of my skin at little noises. Just th… https://t.co/cGLkABivkG— Emma Smart (@Emma Smart) 1537908960.0
I'd walk a city in peace. https://t.co/EhnQY2JI2T— Sonja Yoerg (@Sonja Yoerg) 1538062174.0
Many simple acts men take for granted must be avoided at all costs by women who fear for their safety.
I'd sleep with ground floor windows open on a summer night https://t.co/HrkxYZlHzk— Jane Burns (@Jane Burns) 1537925186.0
Imagine how different ALL of my life would have been. So much freedom! All the places I would enjoy on my own, and… https://t.co/y0LOkQX4OE— Christina Eliason (@Christina Eliason) 1538360365.0
I'd run at night. I 👏 would 👏 run 👏 so 👏 much 👏 at 👏 night 👏 https://t.co/ToE2odrFAq— Kat(her)i(n)e Riley (@Kat(her)i(n)e Riley) 1538392193.0
@_missdani @shaunahenryart @tlmoran @DanielleMuscato Running with headphones, music as loud as I want, on a trail w… https://t.co/PemlaynWrk— MCG (@MCG) 1537929089.0
With men out of the picture, these women definitely saw an improvement in their nightlife.
My whole life would have been different, and now my daughter's life would be different. https://t.co/52YCx1K4AN— Melissa Hillman (@Melissa Hillman) 1537928393.0
This thread really resonates with me, and I expect with most women. You get used to a life where people have to off… https://t.co/jjklCA30mi— Laura Green (@Laura Green) 1538339145.0
@DanielleMuscato Public transit. I’d take all the public transit.— Bronwyn Harris (@Bronwyn Harris) 1537907782.0
This is an essential thread. Read these replies. Me, I'd walk everywhere. I'd grocery shop late at night when it'… https://t.co/41Ccard8LA— Leslie Poston (@Leslie Poston) 1538328377.0
Women must be constantly wary of their surroundings in a way many men never even consider. Even taking public transit is something women will avoid without accompaniment.
@DanielleMuscato Long, calm, solo nighttime walks. That would be amazing.— Bronwyn Harris (@Bronwyn Harris) 1537907755.0
Some men also sounded off on the thread expressing their shock and support.
@DanielleMuscato I’m a white guy who regularly visits other countries by himself, walking city streets after midnig… https://t.co/NamkTEZ9wl— Randall Stephens 🏳️🌈 (@Randall Stephens 🏳️🌈) 1537927697.0
But the list of potential nighttime activities seemed to go on and on. Women have had a huge chunk of their lives limited by the threat that men pose.
@rebeccaloar @LexWojTran @KosmishArtist_ @DanielleMuscato Oh, to enjoy a drink alone in a bar! Just me, my book and an excellent bartender.— kidamy (@kidamy) 1537918155.0
@rebeccaloar @caitRgateR @kidamy @LexWojTran @KosmishArtist_ @DanielleMuscato can you imagine getting up to go to t… https://t.co/nDOgG9nMaR— HM Esmerie (@HM Esmerie) 1538259866.0
It's time men started believing women when they describe their fears.
I've tried to explain this feeling, these feelings, to men, and always been told I'm exaggerating, but look at ever… https://t.co/HL7iKjcHsh— AuroraBorealice (@AuroraBorealice) 1537968117.0
@DanielleMuscato @foodnpolitics Also I would go out dancing, drink and dance and not constantly monitor myself? And… https://t.co/slThLmNqEU— Erynn Brook (@Erynn Brook) 1537938157.0
@DanielleMuscato As long as everything else stays open past 9...go live my best life! Go to the grocery store Go f… https://t.co/1gUCbs9Vp2— OR4Now (@OR4Now) 1537908111.0
Do men even know just how afraid women are of them? I think MOST men have no clue as to how limited and cautious wo… https://t.co/Y1ZjlAV4E4— SARENA (@SARENA) 1538389591.0
To grow up in their world, women must be ever-vigilant, and ever-enraged.
@DrBeagleman1 @DanielleMuscato Wow, I feel horrible right now. None of this has ever occurred to me as an issue. I… https://t.co/a5gZyzAivN— Houston Wolf (@Houston Wolf) 1537929199.0
@houstonwolf @DrBeagleman1 We are. To paraphrase @IjeomaOluo: "It is very hard to survive as a woman in this wor… https://t.co/qIjEsaOaOJ— Danielle Muscato (@Danielle Muscato) 1537930805.0
Run with both earbuds in, AT NIGHT. Not cross the road to the other sidewalk. I wouldn't worry about keeping my pho… https://t.co/bnbRFqUSNO— Karma Brown (@Karma Brown) 1538062256.0
There's no question: it's time we improved ourselves as a culture.
Oh my god this thread. Almost every woman says they walk with their keys between their fingers. :( Society, we hav… https://t.co/yXCcPXVngm— Andrew Trotman (@Andrew Trotman) 1538037286.0
H/T - Twitter, Scary Mommy