Kevin Smith Offers Advice to Instagram Troll Who Cyberbullied Daughter Harley Quinn

BY Josiah HughesPublished May 10, 2017

Writer and director Kevin Smith is deeply immersed in web culture, so he undoubtedly understands the mentality of young, passionate fans online. Rather than destroy a young Instagram troll who said hurtful things to his daughter Harley Quinn, Smith decided to offer some sage advice.

It all started when the young Yoga Hosers actress posted an innocent selfie on the social network. At that point, a young troll hurled a bunch of insults her way, calling her names and wishing death on her. 

Kevin Smith posted a screenshot of the insults on Instagram. Rather than fighting fire with fire, decided to offer some words of wisdom:

What it's like to be my daughter: 17 year old @harleyquinnsmith_ received this message simply for the heinous crime of posting a pic of herself on @instagram. I have zero clue what the reference to #TheMatrix is all about but, wow - way to unload on a teen girl because YOU have nothing to do in life. But even though I should be apoplectic about it, my kid thought it was funny. "I'd be mad if I had a tiny dick and anonymous voice too," she said, bemused by the bitterness. But here's a nickel's worth of free advice for folks like this Troll: if you hate me (or my kid) this much, the better use of your time is to make YOUR dreams come true, instead of slamming others for doing the same. The best revenge is living insanely well - so if you wanna get back at a 17 year old girl for the grievous crime of enjoying her life, the best way to do it is to succeed in your OWN existence. Show the world WHY we should be paying attention to you instead of anyone else. Because randomly attacking others merely communicates how creatively and emotionally bankrupt you are. You think you have something to offer the world but others are getting all the attention? Don't bitch or punish the world: just create. Create something nobody's ever seen before and there is a good chance the world will notice you. Attacking teen girls on the Internet is the saddest form of masturbation that exists and requires no discernible skill or talent. You want attention? Don't make yourself mad, make something original and fun. Because if you're not being useful in this world you're being useless. Don't be useless: go make stuff that makes people happy! #KevinSmith #HarleyQuinnSmith #YogaHosers

It's the best possible version of the final scene of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.

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