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 CTVNews.ca· 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 2013CTV News

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 Corey™

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.nickvєnτuяα

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