They’re the two-time Eurovision alums who have kept fans entertained on social media throughout the long and trying days of the pandemic.
And now Jedward — that’s the brothers John and Edward Grimes — have used their vast platform to encourage rock and Britpop star Noel Gallagher to follow British law and wear a face mask on public transport.
The “Waterline” and “Lipstick” hitmakers made their comments on Twitter, sharing audio from an interview the former Oasis guitarist gave to the Matt Morgan podcast, in which he dismissed the importance of wearing masks.
The guys may be 26 years younger than Noel, but they appear infinitely wiser when it comes to public health and safety.
“Hi @NoelGallagher,” the twins wrote on Twitter. “You seem really angry. Maybe wear a mask. Lockdown and the pandemic has been intense on us all but after hearing this interview are you OK?”
Hi @NoelGallagher You seem really angry maybe wear a mask ?
Lockdown and the Pandemic has been intense on us all but after hearing this interview are you OK? pic.twitter.com/QYtjqeDiLJ— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) September 15, 2020
UK law requires that people wear a mask on public transport and in shops, but Noel isn’t having it.
“I was going up to Manchester the other week and some guy’s going, ‘Can you put your mask on,’ on the train, ‘because the transport police will get on and fine you a thousand pounds. But you don’t have to put it on if you’re eating.’ So I was saying: Oh right, this killer virus that’s sweeping through the train is gonna come and attack me, but see me having a sandwich and go, leave him, he’s having his lunch?”
Contrary to the facts, Gallagher insisted that wearing masks on transport is “not a law” before complaining about attacks on his personal freedom.
“There’s too many f*cking liberties being taken away from us now…I choose not to wear one. If I get the virus it’s on me, it’s not on anyone else…it’s a piss-take. There’s no need for it…They’re pointless.”
Research around the world — including in the UK and US — has shown that masks blunt the spread of coronavirus.
Despite writing the iconic song “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” Noel is known for his quick temper. He and brother Liam have been in an ongoing feud since duo split in 2009, and he’s famously criticised artists including Phil Collins (calling him “the antichrist”) and saying it was “wrong” of the organisers of the Glastonbury Festival to feature American rapper Jay-Z.
Today is gonna be the day @NoelGallagher That we're gonna throw it back to you?? by now you should've somehow Realised what you gotta do and Wear a mask because we’re gonna be the ones that save you and after all we’re your Wonderwall ?? Love Jedward and @Liamgallagher
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) September 15, 2020
Noel did not respond, like or retweet Jedward’s tweet. So three hours later, the brothers Grime dug in again, reworking the lyrics of the Oasis classic “Wonderwall”.
They also tagged Noel’s brother Liam, who famously sued his brother for libel over claims the band cancelled a gig because Liam was hungover.
Are you remembering to wear your mask in public? Do you applaud Jedward for taking such a public stance against Noel’s behaviour? Let us know down below.
BONUS: Can you spot the Wiwiblogger making a split second appearance in the Oasis music video below?
don’t be so hard on noel, i’d be a bitter person too if my most well known song is known for being so underworked that it’s easy for any amateur youtuber cover artist to sing
Noel Gallagher, the prime example of an uneducated nonce not knowing what the hell he’s talking about and endangering everyone else in the process. Apparently the idiot believes spreading his disgusting saliva everywherr is his “liberty”. It would take one Google search for him to realise masks aren’t for his egocentric ass’protection but why when he can be an ignorant nonce.
Sad that their music isn’t relevant , so the only way to get any publicity is to try and engage with musicians and celebrities.
I’ll make the first guess, is it Kevin who’s in the video as one of the Gallaghers?
Jedward are really trying too hard to be the voice of the pandemic and other social issues.
Fair enough. But their whole attempt at persuasion needs to chill. They’re being very militaristic in their approach, not just to the Gallaghers wearing masks.
It’s like they have a list of PC boxes they need to tick, they were messaging JK Rowling yesterday too, and the Irish government
These are all current events. Good for them.
They spent the summer in California (during a pandemic) and where protesting BLM without a mask on. Good for them, I agree. But the mask wearing advisory is what is it is, just advice. Also some people can’t wear them for medical reasons. Let’s not start shaming those that don’t/can’t wear them. Also, people are entitled to their opinion, Jedwards behaviour to those that aren’t part of the consensus is disgusting quite frankly. Have your opinion and let others have theirs. Belittling and aggressively getting an opinion across is just as bad as censorship. (Not getting at you Jonas, you’re… Read more »
I can agree with that up to a point, but the issues mentioned here are non-negotiable. If you’re on public transport, like Noel, then you need to wear a mask. If you’re a bigot, like J.K. Rowling, then no – you’re not entitled to your opinion.
agree.
no stupid boy.Yo say: If I get the virus it’s on me. It is not just about you. If you take the virus I do not care at all. It is because you can spread the virus everywhere and kill people. Be responsible and civic and think of more vulnerable less protected people
Newsflash: The Gallagher brothers are idiots.
Wiwibloggs, you’re only 20 years too late!
Oh, Noel. Just wear the mask under your chin, like all the other middle aged know-it-alls do.
To be fair, there’s been no evidence to suggest face mask stop the spread of COVID. Look at Sweden, little to no one wears masks, and their case rates keeps declining every day!
Jedward should get educated
Masks help limit the wearer’s droplets coming out of his mouth and nostrils from spreading. Noel won’t likely get infected by not wearing a mask but if he himself is infected and is asymptomatic, he’ll likely be the one infecting people like from a scene of 28 Days Later.
I think it’s you who needs to get educated.