Most of the time, the best method for destroying an Internet troll is to simply ignore them. Unless you’re really good at fighting trolls—and your name is Roxane Gay.
Last night, the feminist hero was on Twitter casually chatting with New York Times Dining reporter Julie Moskin when she encountered Twitter user @JOEDOEchef. @JOEDOEchef didn't seem to like Gay's pot roast. And Gay didn't like @JOEDOEchef's tweet.
The conversation started off so peacefully.
Please do. Nice crust. RT @rgay: Maybe I will blog about this pot roast. I made it. It took many hours. pic.twitter.com/oHpUJcrhS4
— Julia Moskin (@juliamoskin) November 4, 2015
Then @JOEDOEchef decided to sh*t-talk her pot roast. Oh no. No no. The pot roast is sacred.
You mansplained my dinner. That's impressive. @JOEDOEchef @juliamoskin
— roxane gay (@rgay) November 4, 2015
The argument escalated, but Gay maintained the upper hand.
Thanks for commenting and letting me know my pot roast looks like shit. Best of luck with your future endeavors. @JOEDOEchef
— roxane gay (@rgay) November 4, 2015
After a few punches, the effortlessly cool Gay settled the dispute, once and for all.
That's not what happened. You made an asinine comment. I pushed back. And you reverted to 4th grade. Good night. @JOEDOEchef
— roxane gay (@rgay) November 4, 2015
Check out more reactions from Gay, and her Twitter family, here.
@rgay @JOEDOEchef IS THIS REAL LIFE DID HOMEBOY JUST SHIT HIS PANTS OVER SOME POT ROAST
— Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) November 4, 2015