Somebody at The Hollywood Reporter must have seen The Guardian’s hottest of takes on the Jussie Smollett hoax because they’re really going for a “hold our beer” moment here:

Right on cue, here comes the Jussie Smollett pity party. Fame is hard, you guys. You don't know the strains of only being paid $65,000 an episode. pic.twitter.com/BGfd72wlbe — neontaster (@neontaster) February 27, 2019

Because he’s the real victim? Please:

THR cover: Jussie Smollett and the pressure of Hollywood fame https://t.co/5dOVAEPaIR pic.twitter.com/NpuDb6Y16E — Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 27, 2019

So much spin all at once should be accompanied by a Dramamine warning:

Oh, so it's not his fault? Whew. https://t.co/4SiefwNE5a — Free Jussie Smollett (@jtLOL) February 27, 2019

Just keep spinning spinning spinning https://t.co/CdjOvIw6S2 — Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) February 27, 2019

Lots of people are under lots of pressure every single day, including in Hollywood, and they don't do what Smollett did. https://t.co/EimtTUtdqG — Esoteric Jeff (@EsotericCD) February 27, 2019

"He’s a good guy, but he’s also an actor, and actors sometimes crave attention, and that comes out in weird ways.” These same self-absorbed, ego-fueled asshats proclaim we're monsters for defending the #2A but faking a hate crime is just a weird way to seek attention? Bite me. https://t.co/cQ9Y0Ed6g9 — Cam Edwards (@CamEdwards) February 27, 2019

If this was a one-off event, this would be a worthy angle. But it's not. This happens frequently and the perpetrators are not famous. They're seeking attention and sympathy. That's the inconvenient through-line. And, also, Ellen Page should apologize to Mike Pence. https://t.co/XWNGm5VCls — Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) February 27, 2019

And it’s become apparent that’s not going to happen.