Katy Perry broke out one of Joe Biden’s favorite words with this legal warning to the Internet:
Remember internet it's literally ILLEGAL to post pictures of me at my house w/my family that unethical paparazzi have taken on long lenses.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) February 7, 2015
Those who know how the Internet reacts realize that might serve as a clear invitation to do exactly what she’s asking people not to do.
Perry’s reminder for the Internet was met with reminders from the Internet to Perry:
Unethical yes, illegal no "@katyperry it's literally ILLEGAL to post pictures of me at my house that paparazzi have taken on long lenses"
— Josh McChristmas (@RadioMcLean) February 7, 2015
@katyperry sorry Katy, you think you're great and all but it isn't illegal. And you are not above the law, as much as you think you are
— Kelly (@giveitupwillya) February 7, 2015
@katyperry It isn't illegal, it's a violation of privacy, which is a civil claim (and even then, public interest could outweigh your right).
— Girl86 (@NotesFromGirl86) February 7, 2015
https://twitter.com/pairspairs/status/564158581986304000
https://twitter.com/alexanderandrus/status/564165342726201345
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@katyperry the same goes to pictures of me stuffing my face, or without any makeup. Take note husband, it's ILLEGAL!!
— sam galbraith (@Samiieface) February 7, 2015
@sarahjeong @Popehat @katyperry What's the difference between "literally illegal" and "illiterately legal"? Asking for a friend.
— FCT (@fightcopytrolls) February 7, 2015
Katy Perry has a right to be angry, but spelling "illegal" in all caps, doesn't make an act illegal. Sorry.
— rETRO eLBOW dROP (@Retro_ElbowDrop) February 7, 2015
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