WINNIPEG — It seems hell hath no fury like a city that feels it’s been called a hellhole by a Hollywood actor.
Rob Lowe, in Winnipeg to shoot a made-for-TV movie, has stirred up anger after writing a message on Twitter Tuesday night that ended with the hashtag “Trappedinahellhole”.
Lowe was complaining about how he was watching the NBA playoffs on TV in a bar when the station interrupted the game for coverage of municipal elections. However, there were no municipal elections in Manitoba Tuesday — Lowe was likely watching a TV station based across the border in Grand Forks, N.D.
Winnipeg residents quickly fired back on Twitter, calling Lowe a jerk, a schmuck and other names.
“You can leave any time,” wrote Ken Johnston.
“Feel free to leave the hell hole. I’m sure another great thespian could take your roll (sic),” wrote Scott Cawson.
The apparent jab came as a disappointment to Liz Peters, a Lowe fan who managed to get a picture with the star outside his hotel last week. Lowe seemed quite happy and had no complaints, she said.