David Crosby Dragged for Being an ‘Unkind Schmuck’ Over Response to Fan Art: ‘How to Be A D– in One Easy Lesson’
David Crosby, one of the founding members of Crosby, Still & Nash, had no love for a picture of himself painted by a fan over the weekend — and openly said so. Now, after shaming the fan art, Crosby himself is getting shamed ruthlessly.
On Saturday, a fan tweeted at the singer expressing well wishes, and thanking Crosby for his music. Attached was a painting the fan had created of Crosby’s profile. In response, Crosby tweeted back “That is the weirdest painting of me. I have ever seen …..don’t quit your day job ……”
You can see the exchange below.
That is the weirdest painting of me. I have ever seen …..don’t quit your day job …… https://t.co/3USbW4Qt7a
— David Crosby (@thedavidcrosby) July 16, 2022
What followed was swift backlash, with people rallying around the fan and torching Crosby for being so harsh.
“This is the weirdest reaction to a fan trying to do something nice I have ever seen,” one person tweeted. “…don’t quit your day job, David Crosby… but maybe stop being an unkind schmuck on Twitter.”
Meanwhile, “Our Flag Means Death” actor Damien Gerard scorned Crosby’s “sh–ty attitude” and encouraged fans to not “let a decrepit voice like his stop you from sharing your authentic selves.”
This is the weirdest reaction to a fan trying to do something nice I have ever seen. …don’t quit your day job, David Crosby… but maybe stop being an unkind schmuck on Twitter https://t.co/Lmkt4MkLEe
— Gregory Anderson (@g_e_anderson) July 17, 2022
David Crosby's shitty attitude towards a fan who took time to create a piece of fan art highlights a very real issue, that many people in similar positions as him don't care about hurting others. Don't let a decrepit voice like his stop you from sharing your authentic selves.
— Damien Gerard (@damientgerard) July 18, 2022
TV’s Wonder Woman even got in on the shaming, with Lynda Carter writing “Life is too short to be mean to strangers online. Go outside and look at some trees.”
When a fan suggested that Crosby instead watch some “Wonder Woman” re-runs — or “anything that makes you happy that involves neither hate nor fandom gatekeeping” — Carter added that the suggestion was “also a good option.”
Life is too short to be mean to strangers online. Go outside and look at some trees.
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) July 17, 2022
Also a good option. https://t.co/8kFsHEsGM5
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) July 17, 2022
Some offered up alternatives to the painting for Crosby, if he was truly unhappy with the first one. Of course, those options were far meaner, with one fan posting a photo of Octavia Spencer’s character from “The Help,” with the feces-filled pie she used for revenge.
Since David Crosby didn’t like his painting I got him something else. pic.twitter.com/CHeYqlewUs
— Mister Race Bannon (@MrRaceBannon) July 17, 2022
Dear David Crosby,I drew a picture of you pic.twitter.com/W50Yn797XA
— Gail Simone
(@GailSimone) July 18, 2022
I drew iconic musician David Crosby. I spent a lot of time on this one. I would love to share it with him, but am too shy.
— Rob Israel (@robisraelart) July 18, 2022
You can check out more responses to Crosby’s cruelty below.
Well, they say life imitates art, but this portrait of David Crosby is much more visually appealing and likeable than the actual guy! https://t.co/vRc4WjXDuD
— Joy Givens (@joyeilene) July 18, 2022
With all due respect, David Crosby—I'd take the fan art. pic.twitter.com/nipvo6iFJe
— Zev Good (@therealzevgood) July 18, 2022
David Crosby heartlessly crushes an adoring fan who did a portrait of Crosby by telling the fan not to quit his day job. I'm thinking art contest. Do a Crosby portrait & send it his way. Make it fun. Be creative. You don't need to be an artist. In fact, it's better if you're not. https://t.co/98I6mjnkqe
— Troy Riser (@TroyRiser) July 17, 2022
Fan: Hi David Crosby. Hope you are well. I did this picture of you.
David Crosby: pic.twitter.com/8TGjmKs8ny— New In Town (@newintown208) July 18, 2022
I'm going to tell my grandchildren that this was David Crosby. pic.twitter.com/heN08PLHrF
— Leslieoo7
(@Leslieoo7) July 17, 2022
How to be a dick in one easy lesson, by David Crosby.
— Pooetryman (@POOetryman) July 18, 2022