Chris Mintz was acclaimed a hero following reports that he fought back against the gunman when he tried to gain entry into a classroom at Umpqua Community College. Mintz took several bullets before the man moved on, but he was rushed to the hospital soon afterwards, where it was announced he is expected to recover.
Now, since the Internet is a thing, and it loves general lunancy, a few people evidently mixed Mintz up at first with an actor that has a very similar name.
Christopher Mintz-Plasse is popularly known as “McLovin” from the film Superbad, and he also held roles in Kick Ass and How to Train Your Dragon. Like many online users, he sent out a tweet when theOregon Shooting first broke:
Wow my thoughts go out to the victims and families of the Oregon shooting. Another one, it genuinely scares me it can be anyone and anywhere
— Chris Mintz-Plasse (@MintzPlasse) October 2, 2015
After Mintz’s story started to gain traction, several Twitter users messaged Mintz-Plasse, thinking he was the one in recovery:
@MintzPlasse You are truly a hero!!
— Gene Shmunster (@NotaBubble) October 2, 2015
@MintzPlasse Get well soon. The whole country is in your corner. Your son will never forget the unselfishness you displayed on his birthday.
— Bob Marsdale (@BobMarsdale) October 2, 2015
@MintzPlasse God bless you and your brave actions
— Cigar Vixen (@CigarVixen) October 2, 2015
Mintz-Plasse soon realized what was going on, so he sent out a few tweets and retweets to set things straight and direct people to give their praise to the “real” Mintz:
The heroic Chris Mintz who was shot yesterday is not me. All your tweets are so thoughtful and beautiful, please go find his loved ones
— Chris Mintz-Plasse (@MintzPlasse) October 2, 2015
This is so nice. Does anyone know the real Chris Mintz’ Twitter handle? https://t.co/KbWcsGYNnd
— Chris Mintz-Plasse (@MintzPlasse) October 2, 2015
@MintzPlasse he has a facebook pic.twitter.com/oOgd4CJbQK
— Eevee_ (@Arie_lavu) October 2, 2015
[h/t TMZ]
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