Amy Schumer clarified the intent behind a recent joke she made about mental health, stating that it was not in response to the social media break announced bySpider-Manstar Tom Holland.
Spider-Manstar Holland recently told followers that he’s been stepping back from social media due to the toll it takes on his mental health, stating that he “spirals” when he reads the comments people make about him online.TheSpider-Manstaralso shared links to help others struggling, sharing his admiration for the charity Stem4, a UK mental health charity for youth.
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Holland’s comments section on the post was flooded with messages of love and support, but a badly timed joke by comedian Schumer has people scratching their heads. “I have decided, for my own mental health, to do more social media. I find that looking at my phone for eight and a half hours a day is helping me, and it’s helping this pimple patch and this breakout," Schumer said in a video shared on her own Instagram account. “It’s actually good for me to watch all ofLove Islandandall ofThe Bachelors, whether in paradise or just normal mansions. So you’ll be seeing a lot more of me on social media, just for my physical and mental wellbeing."
Schumer even captioned the post, “Important mental health announcement," and considering it came only a day after Holland shared his current struggle with his mental health, many believed the comedian was taking a jab at the 26-year-old actor. However, Schumer took to her Instagram story to clarify she wasn’tshading the Spider-Man actor. She explained to her followers, “Not shading Spider-Man. Making fun of myself. Of course, social media is toxic!" She then ended the post with a spider emoji.
Although Schumer claims to not be poking fun at Holland, her joke seems to have very bad timing. Along with her timing, the comedian’s joke doesn’t seem to be doing anything good for the ongoing mental health crisis. With massive amounts of stigma and jokes surrounding mental health, it’s so hard for people who struggle to have their stories taken seriously, and it’s irresponsible for Schumer to use her large platform to joke about an issue that has led to so many people losing their lives.
Nonetheless, theSpider-Manactor has taken a much-needed break from social media and did a very honorable thing by sharing his story with others who may be afraid to reach out for help. Along with his work with his own charity,The Brothers Trust, Holland has now shined a light onStem4,making it clear toSpider-Manfansand all his other followers that mental health is serious, and not a laughing matter.
