Say what you like about the man’s music, but no-one can deny that James Blunt rules the Internet these days.
Anyone who’s had the fun of scrolling down through his Twitter feed will at least have a taste for his comedy stylings.
Look no further than the promotions that have been going on for his new album:
Check out my 12 inch… pic.twitter.com/AdrBHRI5X5
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) January 23, 2017
If you need more persuading, his responses to both fans and critics who hassle him online are nothing short of gold:
Have a seat. I have that effect on people. RT @Tanya_McDaid: I cannot stand James blunt
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) March 15, 2016
Just that and a few super models. RT @_idkmatilda: has James blunt done anything other than that one song in his whole career
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) October 8, 2015
2006, actually. RT @K_Dick33: Why does James Blunt have a million followers? He stopped being relevant in 2009
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) January 30, 2015
Check his Twitter for the best ones. Some are a little NSFW, but they are very funny.
Anyway, he’s nailed it once again with his build up to the launch of said album, The Afterlove, which is officially released today.
How did he do it? He extended a sympathetic hand to his ashamed fans, of course.
In a skit posted to his Twitter page, a group of people sit down together and, with James’ support, finally bring themselves to confess that they are James Blunt fans.
The first step is admitting it. pic.twitter.com/mQay6c6lf9
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) March 23, 2017
Admittedly, it took some a little by surprise when the ex-soldier’s new album got announced, since a lot of people (myself included) hadn’t realised that Blunt was still making albums.
But I’ll also admit that I was pretty delighted by the whole thing because I straight up loved Back to Bedlam and I have a lot of respect for the guy. I’d join a ‘Blunt Fans Anonymous’ group any day.
Keep on trucking, James Blunt, and please, please, please, stay on Twitter.
