Rickie Fowler knows a thing or two about social media, so if you come after him on Twitter, you best be prepared for him to dish it right back. This past week, a lucky heckler got burned by the 27-year-old newly minted Ryder Cup champion after some disrespectful comments. Here’s a free lesson in dealing with this nonsense.
First, Rickie was paying homage to the late Arnold Palmer by bringing the Ryder Cup trophy to his memorial service.
Bringing The Cup to The KING! pic.twitter.com/v8HnlFokkU
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) October 4, 2016
While this gesture was well received by generally everybody who has a soul, there’s usually at least one person on the internet who doesn’t have one.
@RickieFowler Bringing the cup to the king—also known as selfishly taking attention away from Arnold Palmer
— Mike Ulligan (@mulligan603) October 7, 2016
This type of response is your classic example of “internet courage,” where a user believes by typing a message and pressing send over the internet, all human decency and moral responsibility are void. Rickie points this out flawlessly.
Why don’t you quit hiding behind your computer screen and come talk to me in person @mulligan603
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) October 7, 2016
If you want to generate even more power, call something else out from the week prior just to let the person know you see them.
It’s sad you have to spend your time trying to pick on me to make yourself feel good @mulligan603 laughable
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) October 7, 2016
Once your peers take note, mission accomplished. Here, Luke Donald provides some in-depth analysis.
@RickieFowler @mulligan603 I think he likes you Rick
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) October 7, 2016
And that’s one way a professional successfully takes down a Twitter troll.
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