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Reaction: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoked crack cocaine
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Published Tuesday, November 5, 2013 1:12PM EST
Last Updated Tuesday, November 5, 2013 2:49PM EST
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoked crack cocaine
Twitter was full of reaction to Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's admission that he has smoked crack cocaine.
Storified by · Tue, Nov 05 2013 13:43:26
The Twitterverse was bursting with reaction to Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's admission that he has smoked crack cocaine.
Many people were in shock, with several asking for him to resign.
"Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine." - Rob Ford, Nov 5 2013Â鶹´«Ã½
Rob Ford has just announced he has indeed smoked crack cocaine!!!! Time to step down Rob!!!Jane Bailie
Finally!! Rob Ford admitted he smoked crack cocaine!! I honestly feel so relieved right now lol don't know whyDanny T
#RobFord has a serious problem and we should help him instead of bashing him. Please get help Rob Ford, step down and go to rehab.Feet Geeks
Rob Ford is utterly disgusting. I'm so ashamed that he is the mayor of my city. Who admits to smoking crack and doesn't resign?!MCMXCV
I have people from LITERALLY all over the world on my Timeline commenting about Rob Ford. Yeah, maybe he should resign a bit.Andrew
Rob ford has embarrassed our great city. He has turned this place into a circus town. We deserve better!!!Tony
Rob Ford should consider what's in the best interest of Toronto and it's citizen and resign .Ramona
That Rob Ford guy really needs to #resign as Mayor of #Toronto. You're making Canada look bad. Just like Stephen Harper.Cuddly Coreyâ„¢
Does Rob Ford seriously think the mayor of a major world city can get away with smoking crack whilst in office! Resign you sham! #TorontoKevin Kenny
How is rob ford still the mayor of Toronto? He's almost as bad as the leafs!Sam Dean
Rob Ford must resign. It's selfish for him not to at this point.Rhian White
Rob Ford is the BIGGEST embarrassment to Toronto, to Canada, to any dignified human being. Do us a favour & resign. Immediately. #cdnpoliSL
Hey #Toronto, if Rob Ford does resign, we'd be happy to send you Anthony Weiner to be your next mayor. Has to be a step up, no?Cris Cohen
It doesn't Shock me about Rob Ford...at allCarLy
So Rob Ford smokes crack, gets in drunken stoopers, secretly meets with thugs, pees on the road and Bill Blair has to resign? #TOpoliFabio Tortorelli
Rob Ford sounds like he's being written by a Law & Order showrunner.creeping horror
Rob Ford is the gift that keeps on giving!Drawn and Quarterly
Blood cloooootttt!!! Rob Ford is a true clown. http://t.co/AYKYzARuS9Uncle D!
Rob Ford admits he smoked crack. While drunk. Toronto's reaction "that probably explains Dave Nonis' decision-making, too".Paul Wheeler
And the PR world goes wild as Rob Ford admits to smoking crackCourtney Robert
If Rob Ford tried crack in a drunken stupor, did he drive to the crack house or was he driven? Seriously. This is not a joke. #TOPoliChristos Tsirbas
So I just broke the news to Dennis Morris (Ford's Lawyer) that Rob admitted to smoking crack #topoliChris Chreston
gotta love rob ford. but seriously, why bother denying it like… forever, then say… k.. yeah i did.deadmau5
#RobFord has photo of City employee asleep on job - humiliate and fire him. Video of #RobFord smoking crack - forgive me and let's move on.long goat
Rob Ford admits to smoking crack. How can we believe him? He’s lied about this & many other things. Man lacks credibility! #robfordGreg Hubert
Former staffers of Rob Ford's spoke out in anger online:
You would think this would have been done in a controlled press conference. #TOpoliKia Nejatian
Something coming down the pipes? Why come out and make a statement now? Is something even bigger is about to happen? #TOpoliKia Nejatian
@AlvinYing @ddale8 so angry. Ps. FORMER boss.Kia Nejatian
Wow.Mark Towhey
Some people expressed relief and compassion following the mayor's admission:
While Rob Ford has some issues to work through, don't lose sight of the fact that he has been right on the big items - garbage, taxes, etcMichael Rennick
Wven if rob ford amoked crack, he lowered taxes and did alot of good for the city of toronto.. Whys his personal life matter, hes a bigboyHabz
This just in.. Rob Ford is human and admitted it. Now the rest yall who lie for a living can go back to it. #givehimabreakKav
I really hope rob ford doesn't resign.GodHaaand
So Rob Ford has smoked crack cocaine in the past. Doesn't change the fact that he's a great mayorDeggidyDegz
I <3 rob fordAlexander
Rob Ford is a great Mayor. He just likes cocaine. Who cares?pre-k
Somewhere, Eliot Spitzer & Anthony Weiner are kicking themselves for not using the "in a drunken stupor" excuse. #RobFord #CrackMayor_nasdaf_
One user joked about the use of "allegedly" by the media:
I'm so happy that the media can now save ink from removing the "allegedly" in their #FordNation stories.Matthew DeWaal
Reaction following his afternoon statement was outrage and disbelief:
So not only did Rob Ford NOT step down and NOT announce he's going to rehab but he said he's running in 2014. What the actual #$%@? #TOpoliArielle Zerr
Did Ford seriously just talk about re-election?? Is he smoking crack? Just resign and spare our city more embarrassment. #TOpoliShawn
Waited an hr just to see Rob Ford repeat himself, apologize, say he's not resigning and for him to say God a Bless Toronto...what a joke.Cassandra Creazzo
God bless the people of Toronto? Really? Thats what you say... You are an embarrassment. Avoidance at its best #TOpoli #FordSarah Barber
I must admit, I laughed out loud during Rob Ford's announcement. He remains a clown, even if he's now a sad one #TOpoliDan Paton
Not sure what to say about Rob Ford's apology. We gotta realize he is still human, but he still made some serious mistakes #RobFordKristina Ramcharran
Rob Ford. I apologize for smoking cocaine. I have nothing left to hide.(But not taking questions) But I'm a good mayor and will continueDon Tapscott
Alright everyone. You heard Mayor Ford. This crack thing is OVER. Let's all move on with our lives, no questions asked.Craig Needles
Ford has a right to a personal life, and he has a right to make mistakes just like the rest of us. He is human. Move on.nickvÑ”nÏ„uÑα
At least Rob Ford didn't steal the tax payers money, that would of been a ting lolKay
Somebody just wet themselves laughing at the end of the Rob Ford conference.Craig Snowdon
Rob Ford said a thousand pounds has been lifted off his shoulders. He only weighs 460 now. #RobFord #TOpoliVincent Martino
Because Ford said he had smoked crack cocaine in a drunken stupor, the admission became a trending meme:
I ate two large orders of Jerk Chicken. Like a boss. #InOneOfMyDrunkenStuporsWayne Jones
#inoneofmydrunkenstupors i mixed stripes with polka dotsSiobhan Ernest
#InOneOfMyDrunkenStupors I was eagerly encouraging Doug Ford to become a PC Ont candidate... oh wait, that was Tim Hudak #onpoli #TOpoliChris Wakelin
Rob Ford, Canadian Heritage Moments #TOpoli #Toronto #InOneOfMyDrunkenStupors #CanadianProblems http://t.co/KXWxckss45Canadian Gentleman
Decided to home from a party and woke up on the other side of town in a house that was clearly not mine #inoneofmydrunkenstuporscorychisholm
I ran up the down escalator #InOneOfMyDrunkenStuporsScotts Bees f Andrew
#inoneofmydrunkenstupors I projectile vomited in an alley, entered a karaoke bar and performed bohemian rhapsody @inokeerratiChris Hastings
googled "nickleback tickets" #inoneofmydrunkenstuporsnotmattdaubs
Voted for Rob Ford #InOneOfMyDrunkenStuporsTodd Van Allen
#InOneOfMyDrunkenStupors I ran for mayor and also did some crackSteve Murray
I practiced perpendicular parking #InOneOfMyDrunkenStupors http://t.co/fXL5uHP9uXBenny Blanco
Rob Ford and Alex Trebek - two Canadians obsessed with just how you phrase your questions.Chris Knight
Moral of the story... don't do it.Paul Stachniak
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