MattApr 1, 2024
George Takei  🏳️‍🌈🖖🏽

They say every good thing comes to an end, so it’s with a poignant bittersweetness that I have decided to announce my retirement from social media. But you can still keep in touch with me at my substack!

I want to thank all the fans for being so loyal, engaged and hilarious over all these years. It’s truly been an honor of a lifetime to gain and keep such an amazing following. See you over at the stack.

— Uncle George

Apr 1, 2024 at 6:14pmWeb
Show threadGeorge Takei  🏳️‍🌈🖖🏽Apr 1, 2024
https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/
The Big Picture | Substack

The Big Picture provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, and societal issues shaping our world today, from a variety of unique perspectives. Click to read The Big Picture, a Substack publication.

Show threadGeorge Takei  🏳️‍🌈🖖🏽Apr 1, 2024
Happy April Fools, friends. 😉
Show threadJudy Olo 🚫⚠️kakistocracy🌊Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei
I knew it all the time 🤣🤣😘
Show threadFrank Bennett 🇯🇵Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Wait, what? Alright now, which one of these is the April Fool bit? (Please don't answer today, I'm confused enough already.)
Show threadPetunientopfApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei not funny! 😆
Show threadMedea Vanamonde🏳️‍⚧️ ♀Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei
Show threadJeff Zugale - Z FactoryApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigghhht. 🤣🤣🤣
Show threadNullNoMoreApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei - oh my heart! But also how many heart felt well wishes, all of the true. You are a bright point, so thank you.
Show threadNuncio Bitis 🏳️‍🌈 🇵🇸 🇺🇦Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei
Oh good!
Doesn't mean I won't still visit The Big Picture
Show threadMatthewApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei
Deflector shield!
Show threadKeeper of Writers’ TearsApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei omg thank goodness it was a joke. My heart sank when I saw your post. 😅
Show threadWai'ale'aleApr 1, 2024
stomach problems. they won't ask anything further #excusesforcallingoffwork
Show threadAnna Spanner 👩‍🏫🇪🇺🧪Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Oh thank goodness! 💕
Show threadSlim Bill (He/Him)Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei got me! You sanctify my timeline!
Show threadRamsesApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei You are a mean old man, but I'm glad that it was just a joke 😅
Show threadJayApr 2, 2024
@georgetakei 😢 🤔 😂
Show threadBjdavis723Apr 2, 2024
@georgetakei you got me…I was about to delete my account
Show threadRai Aren 🖖✨📚🇺🇦Apr 2, 2024
@georgetakei 😄 👍 🖖
Show threadMarthaApr 2, 2024
@georgetakei
I guessed that immediately. Glad it was a spoof.
Show threadChristopher Phillips 🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦Apr 2, 2024
@georgetakei That’s enough Internet for you today young man! Losing a social media uncle is nothing to ever joke about! 😂🌈
Show threadCanayjunApr 2, 2024
@georgetakei got me!
Show threadGennexApr 2, 2024

@georgetakei

👋😃

Show threadNoe Izumi 🇵🇸 🍉Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei tell us dear George, it is Aprils fools? 👀
Show threadIlgazApr 1, 2024
@noeizumi @georgetakei ssh
Show threadToadman628Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Well, retirement? The world needs viewpoints as it needs viewers.
Show threadgunstickApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei say this again when it is not April 1st
Show threadDavidApr 1, 2024
Thank you for your presence on social media
Show thread(((Jann Gobble)))🏳️‍🌈Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Wha'? Just before the election when we need your voice??? Please say it's not so! [edit: pretty sure this is #AprilFools! And yes, he got me! 😳]
Show threadDavid FyhrieApr 1, 2024

@georgetakei

Thanks for the 4/1 one. In the sprit of the day, who are you?

Show threadreieRMeister 🌐Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei You matter to many. 👋
Show threadjbhughesApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Going over to a Nazi-monetizing platform is not a good look for you.
Show threadPusher of PixelsApr 1, 2024
@jbhughes @georgetakei this is what I just don't get about so many. It's hard to change vendors, but if you're talking about freedom and being anti-fascist anti-Trump etc, continuing to use SubStack just boggles my mind
Show threadToniApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei 🤗♥️😢
Show threadProbertd8Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Oh really???
Your insights & knowledge and sense of fun!!!
Won't reconsider?
Show threadSheldonApr 1, 2024

@georgetakei oh, can we still sign up for the snail mail newsletter?

We just have to mail in 2 UPC symbols from our breakfast cereal with a bunch of stamps, right?

Show thread🇺🇦 Richard Gunther 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Over the years on your social channels, you've made me smile, you've made me think, you've made me laugh, and, perhaps most importantly, you've helped me learn. THANK YOU for so much positive, thought-provoking, and insightful commentary!
Show thread🇺🇦 Richard Gunther 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸Apr 2, 2024
@georgetakei OK, well the sentiments still stand, even if I did fall for your joke...
Show threadThe Rico FactorApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Noooooooo, why George? I follow few people, always love your posts.
Show threadRichard R LeeApr 1, 2024
Enjoy your retirement. @georgetakei
Show threadnickaposApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei happy 1st April George 😂
Show threadGuitarsophistApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei I hope it's not true. You have a big sensibility, acute insight, and a great sense of humor. To tell the truth, I have long thought that you should have been captain of the Enterprise. Perhaps in some other timeline.
Show threadQueer Sci FiApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Thank Gawd it's April 1st.
Show threadStarravenApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei
This one really better be a joke, Uncle George. Unlike most of your others which I really wanted to happen!
Show threadChip MasonApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Oh My
Show threadwiggywigaahApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Make it not so
Show threadRon Gilbert (GrumpyGamer)Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Noooooo!
Show threadMasterOfNoneApr 1, 2024
@grumpygamer
it has to be a April Fool's Joke? I very much hope so.
@georgetakei
Show threadNuncio Bitis 🏳️‍🌈 🇵🇸 🇺🇦Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Thanks for all your precious time and effort on Mastodon. I will definitely look into your Big Picture.
Thanks, hugs, and lots of love!
Show threadVissApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei you had an incredibly good run, sir!
Show threadjules / cowbell as fuckApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei cheers💕
Show threadBill Of Earth42Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei oh George, we're going to miss you! Live long and prosper.
Show threadMackajApr 1, 2024

@georgetakei

Seriously hope this is an April fools joke. Your presence here is very valued 😲

Show threadMrWeirdo729Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei Wait a minute. Today's April Fools Day, and you posted this today. Is this an April Fools joke?
Show threadKevin RussellApr 1, 2024

@georgetakei

Damn thats too bad. I hope fans make bots out of your longer posts.

But substack lets racists preach violence on substack, so I will never go there.

Show threadJeff Zugale - Z FactoryApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigght.
Show threadGary ParkerApr 1, 2024
@georgetakei that’s a real shame, George. It’s been lovely having you, though. Enjoy your retirement 🎂
Show threadSam Thurston Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei
Show threadJohn Caveney woke is me🛠️Apr 1, 2024
@georgetakei you’ll be missed George! ❤️🤓
Show threadᴮᵉⁿ ᴿᵒʸᶜᵉVOTE IN THE PRIMARIESApr 1, 2024

@georgetakei

we love you george!

it's an end of an era. no, with you leaving it feels like an end to a good party. you're one of the ones that made social media good. we will miss your wit