"I am so confused": Drew Barrymore rain racism controversy leaves internet baffled

An old TikTok video by Drew Barrymore has been making headlines after it was deemed racist by a TikToker.

Controversial TikToker LibsofTikTok shared the video where another netizen criticized Drew Barrymore for being racist. In the now viral clip, the actress was seen walking outside and laughing in the rain, and the TikToker has claimed that it was racist.

Since then, netizens have been exasperatedly reassuring the actress that the clip was not problematic or prejudicial in any way. However, the claims left many people baffled, with one taking to Twitter to tag the TikToker and say, "I am so confused," about the whole thing.

Drew Barrymore posted a short clip of herself frolicking outside a courtyard in an apartment building during the rain. The 47-year-old was seen looking at the sky and laughing. She also told her followers - “Whenever you can, go out into the rain. Do not miss the opportunity.”

Netizens found Drew Barrymore's joy infectious and applauded the actress for taking part in a self-care activity.

However, it seems like not everyone was pleased with the video. TikToker @amushroomblacky claimed that the clip was racist and said:

“You and I both know that you are capable of enjoying the rain, frolicking freely without filming it and then posting it to TikTok. Now you’ve just co-signed at least three million, eight point five by eleven front and back people who just go out of their way to disrespect and dismiss boundaries that Black creators have set. And now you’re one of those people. So I guess my question would be, why? Why is it so important to all of you to treat us like we don’t matter?”

It seems like the TikToker was alleging that Drew Barrymore stole the concept of “frolicking freely” in the rain from a black creator. However, what was racist in Barrymore’s video still seems unclear to people on the internet.

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Netizens react to Drew Barrymore being accused of racism

Internet users were confused about why Drew Barrymore frockling in the rain was deemed racist by the TikToker. Many expressed how there is nothing racist about the 50 First Dates actress being thrilled about walking in the rain.

While some expressed confusion over what was racist about the actress enjoying the rain, others simply called out the controversial TikToker for her video.

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LibsofTikTok banned by Facebook

LibsofTikTok was banned from Facebook after it spread misinformation and allegedly led a harassment campaign against Boston Children's Hospital. The page was banned for 24 hours after it falsely accused the hospital of "offering 'gender-affirming hysterectomies' for young girls."

According to Media Matters, the right-wing social media page tweeted about Boston Children’s Hospital at least seven times between August 11 and 15.

After the organization was publicly harassed, the hospital’s staff was subjected to violent online threats and harassment, which included death threats.

LibsofTikTok’s statement was then debunked by fact-checking website Politifact.

After the hospital went public about the harassment they were facing, LibsofTikTok founder Chaya Raichik tweeted that their Facebook page had been banned. The announcement read:

“They suspended our account and we immediately appealed. Within 2 minutes they answered that we’re suspended for good. I’m sure we totally got a full and fair review.”

However, the ban was short-lived. Their Facebook page was up and running in less than 24 hours after their initial ban.