Jack Black has been in front of the camera since he was 13 years old. Since then, he has acted in several critical and commercial hits, particularly in the comedy genre. Apart from acting, Black is also the lead vocalist of a band and runs a YouTube channel called Jablinski Games.
Ever since Twitter Blue was introduced, several high-profile celebrities have expressed their discomfort with this policy. The ‘Tropic Thunder‘ actor has said he is going to call out Twitter’s bluff over paid verified badges. So let’s take a closer look at what Black said regarding Twitter Blue.
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Jack Black Opens Up About Twitter’s Paid Subscription Plan
Elon Musk-owned Twitter has introduced Twitter Blue, under which users will have to pay for a monthly fee to retain their blue verification badge on the platform. This isn’t sitting well with several celebrities, including Jack Black.
According to Variety, on Saturday, Black attended the Los Angeles premiere of his upcoming animated film ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie.’ Here, he was asked whether he will pay for his verification badge on not.
“I don’t know if I’m going to pay for it,” he said. “I’m a little embarrassed by the blue check to be honest with you. Maybe it’s cooler not to have checks. It’s definitely not cool to pay for it.”
He further added: “I’m gonna see what happens if I don’t pay for it. I’m gonna call his bluff, see if he really takes my check away.” The actor then joked that he will then hold a press conference and tell everyone about the “weird injustice.”
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How Much Is Twitter Charging?
Users will have to pay $8 every month to obtain and retain the blue verification check mark under Twitter Blue. The social media giant has provided a gold check mark for companies and brands, and a gray check mark for government organizations.
Business accounts will be charged a $1,000 monthly fee and an additional $50 for an affiliate subaccount. Twitter has started to remove legacy check marks from April 1, 2023.
Earlier, several celebrities like Stephen King and William Shatner expressed their thoughts on this model. In a response to Shatner, Twitter chief Elon Musk wrote: “It’s more about treating everyone equally. There shouldn’t be a different standard for celebrities imo.”
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