About a million celebs wished a bullied boy happy birthday and it was the best Twitter thread ever
The greatest Twitter thread of all time? Quite possibly.
Ollie Hope-Smith is turning 9 next week and his dad took to Twitter with a "strange request" that brought out the best in everyone from A-list celebrities to internet personalities over the last 24 hours and will restore your faith in humanity.
Chris Hope-Smith made his request yesterday morning, asking the internet at large to help his bullied son with some birthday wishes.
Strange request. Anyone know anyone famous/well known who could send Ollie a positive/9th birthday message. The bully keeps saying to him
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
that everything O has, he has bigger/better/more often. O excited for his birthday but keeps being told it won't be as good as his own
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
I would be so grateful and I appreciate it is an odd request. Just would love someone to tell him he does mean something & bullying is not
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
The response was sensational and birthday wishes for Ollie are still rolling in as his dad's tweet continues to spread.
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Happy birthday Ollie! You're a lil legend. ❤️⭐️?Don't watch the bullies they always end up being the biggest wastemen later in life
— #GSAP (@Stormzy1) June 29, 2017
Hey Ollie, heard it was your birthday. 9 years old eh? Congratulations, Happy Birthday !!
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) June 29, 2017
Happy birthday Ollie! x x x ? pic.twitter.com/fLtRAAhc57
— sara cox (@sarajcox) June 29, 2017
happy birthday Ollie https://t.co/jjf4wZ0jba
— JasonManford (@JasonManford) June 29, 2017
Happy Birthday Ollie! Another year bigger, bolder, braver... And a better man than any of those bullies ever will be! Have an amazing day ?
— Ore Oduba (@OreOduba) June 29, 2017
— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) June 29, 2017
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I'm more than happy to send a message. Does he watch Newsround?
— Ricky Boleto (@rickyboleto) June 29, 2017
@Hopenlesmyth happy birthday Ollie! (For next week) Ricky and Leah from CBBC Newsround. pic.twitter.com/F7uVS0GVly
— Ricky Boleto (@rickyboleto) June 29, 2017
Happy birthday, Ollie! ?
Fancy coming to see us in September? Let us know and we'll make it happen. ?
— England (@England) June 29, 2017
Happy 9th birthday Ollie! ??May the ☀️ shine on your hopes and dreams today and every single day ahead.
— Matt Taylor (@MetMattTaylor) June 29, 2017
Hi Chris, saw ur message. Im not really famous but saw you're Leeds based so please send Ollie a big happy birthday from a Leeds Olympian!
— Tom Bosworth (@TomBosworth) June 29, 2017
Seriously?! That is more than generous. The greeting alone is fantastic. Following you now
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
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Happy birthday Ollie love all of us from @thisisheart ??? pic.twitter.com/fU9SIPD63M
— Sian Welby (@Sianwelby) June 29, 2017
Happy Birthday! X
— Adil Ray OBE (@adilray) June 29, 2017
Hey Ollie. Chin up mate, and remember, that bully is only picking on you because he knows you're awesome and he isn't.
— Al Murray (@almurray) June 29, 2017
Hey Ollie, you are ace and will always win at life because your own superhero is an amazing Dad. Happy birthday, save me some cake!
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) June 29, 2017
Oh my goodness!!! That is amazing. I k ow Penny from early fireman Sam NORMAN PRICE!!! That would be amazing x
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
Hey Chris - don't know if Ollie watches CBBC but I've recorded a little message for his birthday. Hope it helps! ??? pic.twitter.com/P5mKlHNIGw
— Ben Shires (@BenShires) June 29, 2017
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Happy 9th birthday Ollie from everyone @ManCity! ??#mcfc
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 29, 2017
Happy 9th B'day Ollie
— Jody Cundy OBE (@jodycundy) June 29, 2017
Happy Birthday Ollie ?❤️ pic.twitter.com/0TRdpel3zP
— Alfie Deyes (@PointlessBlog) June 29, 2017
Happy Birthday Ollie from a guy on @TheSimpsons who's not quite famous but draws a kid who is =) I hope you have an AWESOME day! pic.twitter.com/f7itI4XdfW
— Eric Keyes (@monkeyes) June 29, 2017
Hopefully we can help #passonthepositive, Christopher ?
Have a brilliant 9th birthday Ollie, from all of us here at Arsenal ? pic.twitter.com/vucpAdtqx6
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) June 29, 2017
Hello Ollie! I have decided that your official 9th birthday new name is 'Ollie the Mighty'. You cool with that? #bullyssmell
— Dawn French (@Dawn_French) June 29, 2017
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- long forgotten memory!
I hope you have an incredible birthday! And remember never lower yourself to their level. Keep being you, always! ❤— Louis Michael (@Louisxmichael) June 30, 2017
Ollie! Happy birthday! 9 years old is a fun age! I hope your day was all that you dreamed. Shoot for the stars and always be kind. ✨? xx
— Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) June 30, 2017
I'm late to the bandwagon but Happy Birthday to the world famous Ollie x
— Adam Hills (@adamhillscomedy) June 29, 2017
Happy Birthday Ollie! Don't let anyone dim your sunshine x
— Jojo Moyes (@jojomoyes) June 29, 2017
Ollie---have a great birthday. You've got a great Dad. And remember people are really lucky to have you as a friend.
— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) June 29, 2017
Hey Ollie. Not particularly famous, but got bullied when I was your age, too. Now they all work for me. They'll work for you too.
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) June 29, 2017
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Hi Ollie! Happy birthday!! Remember to always be kind, work hard, do your best, and PLAY MORE GAMES!!
— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) June 29, 2017
Your a little dude, you're name is Ollie just laugh at the bully, he's a complete Wally ??
— Tubes (@TubesSoccerAM) June 29, 2017
Happy Birthday Ollie. Hold that head high & celebrate a wonderful 9yrs on this awesome planet! ?
Btw bullies grow up to be dull grown ups!— Adam Brown (@BrownAds) June 29, 2017
Happy 9th birthday, Ollie! pic.twitter.com/vjDGha6XtM
— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) June 30, 2017
Happy Birthday Ollie xx ?❤️
— Sue Perkins (@sueperkins) June 30, 2017
Hi Ollie a belated happy birthday to you, be strong you've got people to help you and you'll win in the long run ???
— Matt Le Tissier (@mattletiss7) June 30, 2017
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Hi Ollie. Sorry I missed your birthday but tell the bullies that they are sad and that all the F1 drivers are your friends. @F1 @GPDA_ #F1
— Damon Hill (@HillF1) June 30, 2017
Happy Birthday Ollie. Hope you have a great birthday. We've all been there with bullies, never let them win. Enjoy your day ??
— Dame Jess Ennis-Hill (@J_Ennis) June 30, 2017
Happy 9th birthday Ollie! @benshephard, @CharlotteHawkns, @kategarraway and everyone here at @gmb hope you have the best day ever! ?? pic.twitter.com/ugr2EgmV3t
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 30, 2017
Happy Birthday Ollie from me and the whole @mermhart Miranda team @mermsgallopers
— Sally Phillips (@sallyephillips) June 30, 2017
Happy Birthday Ollie. Have a great day and don't let the bully's get you down buddy!!!! ??
— Ben Cohen (@RugbyBenCohen) June 30, 2017
Have a fantastic birthday Ollie! ?
From everybody here at Manchester United. #MUFC ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/dttRyTq3IW
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 30, 2017
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Both of Ollie's parents were blown away by the gestures.
Guys this has gone crazy and I appreciate all the wonderful messages. No names have been mentioned other than me & my children. I just want
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
to keep it like that, some people will know the bullies and I hope they keep names out of this. I started this with no malice & certainly
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
did not expect the reaction it has recieved. I for one thank each & everyone of you. I will respond as and when I can, I promise. Please
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
just be kind to each other #PASSONTHEPOSITIVE and please be nice.
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
Hi, I'm Ollie's mum (married to Chris). I don't 'tweet' and always go on at him for spending too much time on Twitter!! However, this time I
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
am completely overwhelmed by everyones kind thoughts. You do not know what this means to me and will to Ollie when we show him. I have been
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
battling with this matter for over a year and am only just now being listened to. It is heartbreaking listening to an 8 year old think that
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
he is worthless and 'shouldn't be here'. I know that we are definately not the only ones in the world to be going through this but I just
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
want to say, from the bottom of my heart 'Thank You' so much. You really don't know what this means, Natalie xx
— Christopher (@Hopenlesmyth) June 29, 2017
This is really one of those times where it's okay to cry all over your phone, isn't it?