David Corenswet faced backlash online after making a viral comment about Jonathan Bailey’s kiss scene in Wicked: For Good. Social media users criticized and defended Corenswet as comparisons emerged between his levitating kiss in Superman and Bailey’s scene in the musical film.
David Corenswet’s comment on Jonathan Bailey’s Wicked kiss scene draws mixed reactions
David Corenswet drew mixed reactions online after a viral comment about his levitating kiss scene in Superman. The scene was compared to Jonathan Bailey’s similar moment in Wicked: For Good. Film Updates highlighted the parallel, noting that both actors had levitating kissing scenes in their films. The post didn’t include a direct quote from Corenswet. Still, the online response was immediate and divided.
One user criticized, “David Corwenswet having fragile masculinity what the hell,” implying his reaction to the comparison was defensive or insecure.
Another post read, “idrk what this gay ass caption is but white [men] speaking on masculinity atomically a joke,” suggesting skepticism toward Corenswet’s perspective on masculinity.
Another user posted, “Oh look. More gay shit,” in a dismissive tone.
Someone else wrote, “You need to actually get a life,” referring to others criticizing Corenswet, highlighting the emotionally charged nature of the discourse.
Defenses of Corenswet also appeared. One user stated, “Twitter having so much heat towards David but y’all keep giving Jon Bernthal a pass for all the shit he’s said and supported over the years,” pointing out what they saw as selective outrage.
Another wrote, “This is how retarded y’all jobless friendless look like trying to cancel people out of nowhere because you don’t have anything interesting in your life,” in response to what they perceived as unwarranted backlash.
Discussion also extended to Corenswet’s public perception. One user wrote, “He was never white boy of the month? Aren’t him and his wife zionists?” adding unrelated critiques. Meanwhile, another stated, “White boy of the month forever and always is Tim,” referencing actor Timothée Chalamet.
Corenswet has not publicly shared the context of his comment. His tone also remains unknown, leaving fans and critics to interpret it independently.
