You're gonna want to see this delightful meme starring Tessa Thompson and … goats
As much as you might think that you like goats, actress Tessa Thompson is even crazier about them. No, really.
Let’s explain. In February, the actress known for her roles in Westworld, Creed, and Thor: Ragnarok was asked about her favorite animal in an interview with British website ShortList. She was emphatic in her response.
“I’m really, really fond of goats. I want to adopt a pygmy goat and name it Gal Dagoat, because Wonder Woman rocks,” Thompson said. “Goats are huge now, on the internet, but I’ve been a fan for ages. It’s like when your favorite indie band starts getting recognition. I’m happy, but also … stay away from my goats, you know?”
The internet being the internet, it promptly went and did its thing. Someone started a clever Twitter account with side-by-side photos of Thompson and goats in similar garments or poses. Other people began making similar memes, and Thompson got to retweeting.
Bless The Human Who Did This. pic.twitter.com/DfXNp4yYxz
— Tessa Thompson (@TessaThompson_x) March 19, 2018
The result is kind of hilarious and completely cute. Did we mention how much Thompson is loving it, based on her flurry of tweet responses?
Dear Goat People pic.twitter.com/UmehVO0FuG
— Matt McDaniel (@themattmcd) March 19, 2018
Creed (2015) pic.twitter.com/9VmuS3uRCr
— Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (@LAZoo) March 19, 2018
YAAAAAS pic.twitter.com/LbBgRvVWkb
— Alyssa Pena (@lysser182) March 19, 2018
@TessaThompson_x pic.twitter.com/AHLi57V2RD
— chris tico (@ffinpoe) March 20, 2018
@TessaThompson_x pic.twitter.com/bZhTxUgBS1
— Lola Unscripted (@Lola_Unscripted) March 20, 2018
@TessaThompson_x pic.twitter.com/OxtQyLxGx8
— jessss (@patsywalkers) March 20, 2018
Halfway through her joy session, Thompson admitted that her obsession was out of control.
Stage An Intervention.
— Tessa Thompson (@TessaThompson_x) March 20, 2018
But she still couldn’t stop.
It’s snowing today—so this is on topic. https://t.co/Rp1iAsxtrT
— Tessa Thompson (@TessaThompson_x) March 20, 2018
— tessa as goats (@tessasgoats) March 20, 2018
Neither could fans, apparently.
(fur)lough pic.twitter.com/9rZGnqqhKP
— aly (@brycesmargot) March 19, 2018
— tessa as goats (@tessasgoats) March 21, 2018
No one really minds, though, right?
See Thompson alongside Melissa Leo in the Furlough trailer:
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