Stevie Wonder Calls Naysayers Of Global Warming 'Blind,' Twitter Explodes
By Isha Thorpe
September 13, 2017
Stevie Wonder opened the “Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief” telethon that was organized by Scooter Braun and Bun B -- and man, did he grab everyone's attention!
Before he began singing a rendition of "Lean On Me," Wonder decided to get a few things off of his chest. The international superstar checked people who lacked environmental responsibility and those who had prejudices against others.
"We’ve come together today to love on the people that have been devastated by the hurricanes," the artist declared. "When love goes into action, it preferences no color of skin, no ethnicity, no religious beliefs, no sexual preferences, and no political persuasions. It just loves."
Then, Wonder flat out said, "As we begin to love and value our planet… anyone who believes that there is no such thing as global warming must be blind or unintelligent. Lord, please save us all."
When people heard the recording artist call these naysayers blind, they were all just like...
Watch the jaw-dropping moment below.
"Anyone who believes that there is no such thing as global warming must be blind ... or unintelligent." — Stevie Wonder #HandInHand pic.twitter.com/yjZxYpbc6q
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) September 13, 2017
Plus, read some of the funniest reactions to Stevie Wonder's words, too.
Stevie Wonder just subtly called Trump blind & unintelligent. #HandInHand pic.twitter.com/X4c5ZWzdEo
— Jax (@_FallingGrace) September 13, 2017
Stevie Wonder really said” Anyone who doesn't believe in global warming must be blind...." and dragged Trump without breaking a sweat
— reggie (@1942bs) September 13, 2017
Stevie Wonder launched this Hurricane Harvey telethon saying you must be blind if you don't believe in global warming.
— Michael Arceneaux (@youngsinick) September 13, 2017
Uncle Stevie Wonder is DELIVERING us to church. There is no better way to kick off #HandInHand Can I get an amen?! Y'all better sing! pic.twitter.com/2zXkX4kLiB
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) September 13, 2017
Stevie wonder speaking nothing but the truth #handinhand
— Liz (@ADayOutInParis) September 13, 2017
Love the bold opening from Stevie Wonder. "Anyone who does not believe in climate change must be blind or unintelligent." #HandInHand
— Kristen Knoerzer (@kristenknoerzer) September 13, 2017
"Anyone who believes that there is no such thing as global warming must be blind or unintelligent." -- Stevie Wonder at #HandInHand @CBS pic.twitter.com/aEY3kBJ1CE
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) September 13, 2017
Anyone who doesn't believe in climate change must be blind or unintelligent. Sing it #StevieWonder #HandInHand
— Stacey Campbell (@stacelac) September 13, 2017
Pretty certain that Stevie Wonder just called Trump stupid. Always liked him. #HandInHand #steviewonder
— Diane Monica (@DianeLauro1) September 13, 2017
#StevieWonder called Global Warming deniers blind. Shade game always been on point. #HandInHand #HurricaneHarvey pic.twitter.com/naXuZOmtSZ
— jeffvangucci (@danielt1h) September 13, 2017
A big LOL @ all the folks mad at #StevieWonder. Y'all are something else, I swear.
— Skully (@Skully13Darling) September 13, 2017
Stevie has always been a real one.
If you want to help out with the cause, simply call 1 (800) 258-6000 to donate or text GIVE to 80077 to give $25. For the full list of celebrities involved or more information on how you can donate, head to the official Hand in Hand website.
Photo: Twitter/Jarett Wieselman