Social Media Reacts To The Death Of Mr. Peanut
If you’re wondering why #RIPMrPeanut is trending on Twitter it’s because the 104-year-old “spokesnut” for Planters has died.
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The passing of cartoon character was made public through his official Twitter account, which now says it is “The official Twitter of the Estate of Mr. Peanut (1916-2020) #RIPeanut.” The tweet said,
“It is with heavy hearts that we confirm that Mr. Peanut has died at 104. In the ultimate selfless act, he sacrificed himself to save his friends when they needed him most. Please pay your respects with #RIPeanut”
Apparently, Mr. Peanut was killed while saving Wesley Snipes and Matt Walsh after the Nutmobile went off a cliff. Social media users took to Twitter to react to the death of Mr. Peanut which is all part of the Planters Super Bowl ad campaign.
It is with heavy hearts that we confirm that Mr. Peanut has died at 104. In the ultimate selfless act, he sacrificed himself to save his friends when they needed him most. Please pay your respects with #RIPeanut pic.twitter.com/VFnEFod4Zp
— Mr. Peanut (@MrPeanut) January 22, 2020
Always classy, always crunchy, always cleaned up nicely. We'll miss him! #RIPeanut pic.twitter.com/wtNQrFerBF
— Mr. Clean (@RealMrClean) January 22, 2020
When you see #RIPeanut trending but then remember you are allergic to peanuts pic.twitter.com/E8OwZangpk
— Pickle 🥒 (@ThePickleman4) January 22, 2020
We’re devastated to confirm that Mr. Peanut is gone. He died doing what he did best – having people’s backs when they needed him most. #RIPeanut pic.twitter.com/12PyWYJB7J
— Mr. Peanut (@MrPeanut) January 22, 2020
This is not OK. It is a brand mascot. Whose dumb idea was this? #RIPeanut #RIPPeanut. https://t.co/HSBY7g7eQW
— Carmine Sabia (@CarmineSabia) January 22, 2020
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