Wait, what? Twitter was recently buzzing over U2’s Bono and his boom-worthy remarks in praise of capitalism and free enterprise. Now it’s buzzing over actor Ashton Kutcher and a speech he gave to young people in which he proclaimed that no job was ever beneath him.
Kutcher gave an acceptance speech after winning at the Teen Choice Awards.
My first name and 3 lessons tca2013 http://t.co/D5KUsn5vvc
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) August 12, 2013
Iowa boy Ashton Kutcher extols the importance of hard work in nice speech at kid's choice awards http://t.co/5AhZ8PJjo0
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) August 14, 2013
There had to be some Twitter snark, natch.
He must have forgotten "Dude, Where's my Car" RT @iowahawkblog: Best line of Kutcher's speech: "I've never had a job that was beneath me."
— Bert Brantley (@bertbrantley) August 14, 2013
Heh. Now it’s more like “Dude, where’s his lockstep?” Is Kutcher breaking from the Hollyweird pack?
Most offered up only deserved praise.
What a concept. RT @iowahawkblog: Best line of Kutcher's speech: "I've never had a job that was beneath me."
— CLA (@ConservativeLA) August 14, 2013
@ConservativeLA @iowahawkblog Worked with him. He's a good dude.
— Gary Eaton (@garysteveneaton) August 14, 2013
@garysteveneaton @ConservativeLA also a former U of Iowa biomedical engineering student. Still shows up occasionally at Hawkeye games.
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) August 14, 2013
The “Iowa boy” actor (who also revealed that his first name is Chris) continues to score on Twitter:
"I believe opportunity looks a lot like hard work." – A. Kutcher
— Liz Hernandez (@LizHernandez) August 14, 2013
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“I believe that opportunity looks a lot like hard work,” Kutcher began with his first point. “When I was 13, I had my first job with my dad carrying shingles up to the roof, and then I got a job washing dishes at a restaurant, and then I got a job in a grocery store deli, and then I got a job at a factory sweeping Cheerio dust off the ground.”
He went on: “And I’ve never had a job in my life that I was better than. I was always just lucky to have a job. And every job I had was a stepping stone to my next job, and I never quit my job until I had my next job. And so opportunities look a lot like work.”
Ashton Kutcher, conservative? Come into the light, Ashton!
https://twitter.com/jason_howerton/status/367767038791401474
Ashton Kutcher genuinely being awesome: http://t.co/pfmGK2DsNI (I might be late to this party)
— Jack Whitsitt (@sintixerr) August 15, 2013
@aplusk @Chegg @karaswisher loved your speech at TCA!!
— TEAMCB (@chefcam) August 14, 2013
Ashton Kutcher gives some un-hollywood advice to kids — "Opportunity looks a lot like hard work" Worth a watch: http://t.co/FSubkzKD4O
— Shannon Jones (@sjones524) August 15, 2013
https://twitter.com/miltonwolfmd/status/367718093314736128
https://twitter.com/watson_quinn/status/367693773943209984
https://twitter.com/JordanUrtso/status/367865864655077376
Agree on all counts. RT @PatMcAfeeShow: Wasn't always a fan of Chris Ashton Kutcher.. But this speech is spectacularhttp://t.co/H7qE0PT9DR
— Mark Joseph Boyle (@Mark_J_Boyle) August 15, 2013
Worth sharing — def didn't see this coming — Ashton Kutcher gives very smart advice to kids – http://t.co/NiiOYmW06F
— Jeff Lau (@jeffclau) August 15, 2013
#ThisNeedsToBeHeard Ashton Kutcher: Gives Incredibly Insightful Speech About ‘Hard Work’ and Generosity… http://t.co/6i0HWuyoJx
— Tom T. ن®?? (@VRWCTexan) August 14, 2013
It does need to be heard; including by the residents of the White House.
In the words of a brand new wise man, "no job was ever beneath me". Ashton Kutcher has made me semi hopeful for Hollywood.#comeoutconservs
— Christine (@cocoapuf) August 15, 2013
Indeed. Actors James Woods and Ken Wahl have vowed to remain silent no longer. Wahl also believes that more “closeted” conservatives will be come out.
Is Kutcher next? Perhaps that is wishful thinking, but his insightful and powerful speech is a good first step.
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