Scott Baio receives death threats on Twitter over Michelle Obama pic

[Moongirl]

Scott Baio Gets Death Threats on Twitter After Posting Michelle Obama Joke
Wednesday – January 20, 2010 – 8:36pm

Scott Baio has caused a stir on Twitter.

After the former Charles in Charge star, 48, posted an unflattering photo of Michelle Obama on his Twitter page, he was bombarded with angry replies from fans and enemies alike.

Some called the actor -- who has often used his Twitter page to speak out about his Republican beliefs -- an "asshole" and many said his post was racist.

Baio, however, insisted the post was just a joke and shared screenshots of several death threats he received.

"Easy to find your house Scottie boy and finish you," one commenter wrote while another threatened to harm his wife and family.

Below, take a look at the drama as it unfolded from start to finish -- and caused his followers to skyrocket to nearly 5,000 people -- on Baio's Twitter page:

WOW He wakes up to this every morning. on Twitpic

-WOW He wakes up to this every morning. [He included a link to the Obama photo.]

-One bad picture of a woman & everyone wants to bash me? If it had been of Palin ppl would have prob. cheered. I am NOT making fun of any1

-I did NOT alter that picture. Stop bashing my Charity just because I post an unflattering pic of a woman. Grow up ppl, have some humor.

-Hello, I'm Scott Baio & if you post ANY LIBS picture on Twitter, they will try to bury you. Because their skin is VERY thin.

-How many libs will buy (or look at in the store) the National Enquirer this week. FYI THAT EXACT PIC IS IN IT... (& other mags) BOO HOO

-blah blah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

-People need to relax and laugh a bit. Life is too short no matter what party you are with. A joke is just that, a joke.

-REPORT THIS MAGGOT PLZ @Dinfulleffect Hey a--hole, I did NOT alter a picture but YOU have and with MY MINOR child.

-Yes, @bekerbee & Bush did too. What's your point????? Tell that to Leno, Letterman, Conan, SNL, & every stand up comedian. Just a start.
about 23 hours ago from web

-That guy has been reported along with the screenshot. Thanks to to ppl that helped report that vile a--hole.

-If I block you their is reasons for the block. What is a twitter celeb anyway??? NOT being rude I just don't know.

-lololololol @windycitywatch Meltdown, Hardly. Racist, NEVER !! Laughs at jokes, ALWAYS. don't point that finger, it may go off.
about 23 hours ago from web

-REPORT @timafi TO @caroline. THIS PERSON IS THREATENING MY LIFE & NOT F**KING COOL. PLZ REPORT

-I'm NOT racist for posting a pic of M.O. My WIFE'S BEST FRD IS BLACK,HELLO

-Do I look like I'm racist? This is Renee's BEST frd. STOP USING THE RACE CARD!!!

-Sorry @bradmantv but YOU are an IDIOT with a simple mind. Blocking you. Take care
about 4 hours ago from web

-If YOU are born in AMERICA, U ARE AN AMERICAN. I don't insist on being called Italian-American. Therefore Black Amer are not Afr-Amer.

-Or that would mean people (white or black) born in Africa would be called African-Africans..... Just a thought to think about.

-P.S. @bradmantv THIS is what YOU call "having my back" go ahead, go live & defend that my frd. Apologize LIVE then we can talk.

-PLEASE NOTE: The FBI has been contacted & we have a file number for the threats, along with twitter support. Thx
about 4 hours ago from web

-Funny thing is I've jumped to almost 5000 because ppl like to hate. You'd think they wouldn't follow. I block'em & play golf.

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[Chimera]

Needs attention, I guess.

[kingcap72]

This is probably the most press Chachi's gotten in years.

[Abbey Normal]

Can't hear his name without remembering the story about him losing his virginity to a sofa...

[celeb_2006]

who?

[Penny Lane]

My god.. has Tila passed the baton to Chachi? He sounds fucking annoying.

[cupcake]

I think I have said that a time or two about different people. Bet alot of people have

[Belt Up]

Twatter really must die.

[Sarzy]

Twitter is good. And meh who cares if he posted a bad picture of her. Death threats? Geez.

[mistify]

^ i know.. Death threats?? How the hell could CHachi piss someone off that bad? Man there are some crazy ass folks on the internet.. Reminds me why I dont get close anymore to peole I dont know. The internet gives pussies irl a chance to be bullies.. I hate that. I am liberal and no I have not seen the picture and am a huge fan of the Obamas but come on its just a picture, who the hell reads Chachis twitter anyways? That in itself is hilarious. I have never been on twitter and agree it needs to die..

[GaPeach]

^ i know.. Death threats?? How the hell could CHachi piss someone off that bad? Man there are some crazy ass folks on the internet.. Reminds me why I dont get close anymore to peole I dont know. The internet gives pussies irl a chance to be bullies.. I hate that. I am liberal and no I have not seen the picture and am a huge fan of the Obamas but come on its just a picture, who the hell reads Chachis twitter anyways? That in itself is hilarious. I have never been on twitter and agree it needs to die..

yeah well I've been called some pretty nasty things here for saying I was a republican so I understand.

It doesn't seem to me that twitter has any rules like a message board, like your kind of just asking for it.

I am mistified (pun intended) by the ones you think your close to and then one day they get all up in your grill (I've always wanted to say that - do grandmas have grills?) because you said something about some celeb that ticked them off. I mean there is the PM thingy where you can talk it out. Guess the closeness was on my part.

At least here we have the ignore button.

[mistify]

yeah well I've been called some pretty nasty things here for saying I was a republican so I understand.

It doesn't seem to me that twitter has any rules like a message board, like your kind of just asking for it.

I am mistified (pun intended) by the ones you think your close to and then one day they get all up in your grill (I've always wanted to say that - do grandmas have grills?) because you said something about some celeb that ticked them off. I mean there is the PM thingy where you can talk it out. Guess the closeness was on my part.

At least here we have the ignore button.

so true. THis has happened to me before, now I just keep to myself.. None of these celebs could give a shit about us as long as we are talking about them. Good or bad I think they LOVE it.. And yep I felt the same way in that the closeness was only the way I felt.. Sucks. I dont even remember most of the time who hates or likes who. I hope your day is going good and I have been praying for your family.

I also hope that people who disagree about celebrities can still be civil and nice. I have seen a little more of that since certain folks are no longer here. What a sad state of affairs, people hating each other for folks that dont GIVE TWO CRAPS ABOUT US.