Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us, social media hate, Russian social networks VKontakte and Odnoklassniki, actress bullying, non-binary person, appearance criticism, game fans — these are the hot topics of today’s news piece. If you thought the internet was all about love and unicorns, brace yourself for a harsh reality sprinkled with a hefty dose of sarcasm.
Bella Ramsey, the lead actress of the series “The Last of Us,” who portrayed Ellie, faced such a wave of hate on Western social media that she had to delete her accounts on X, Instagram, and Facebook. But instead of retreating into obscurity and crying over gamer forums, our non-binary icon made a bold move — she signed up for Russian social networks VKontakte and Odnoklassniki. According to her, users there simply don’t know what bullying is. And we all know what kind of delusion that is, don’t we? 😜
Ellie from The Last of Us Shocked: Are Russian Social Networks Kinder Than the West? 😲💬
Let’s start with the epic failure Bella encountered in the Western corner of the internet. On Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, the 21-year-old actress was buried under an avalanche of comments criticizing everything — from her looks to her acting skills. “Ellie is supposed to be cute, not look like the kid next door after a basement gaming marathon!” — a typical example of “constructive criticism” from fans of The Last of Us game. Instead of engaging in verbal battles with couch critics who probably can’t tell acting from gameplay, Bella simply slammed the virtual door and deleted her profiles. But not all of them! She decided that hate is purely a Western thing, while in Russian social networks like VKontakte and Odnoklassniki, only love and support await her. Sure, right, especially considering that Odnoklassniki’s main audience is aunties giving “5+” ratings to garden photos and uncles looking for someone to play “Farm” with. And on VKontakte, if you’re not a meme cat or selling discounted sneakers, your account is basically irrelevant. 😂
Comparison of Ellie in the game and in the series The Last of Us
Bella Ramsey proudly stated: “I just created accounts on Russian social networks called VK and Odnoklassniki. I don’t understand what people are writing back to me, but I’m sure it’s only good and kind things. In the comments, I keep seeing the abbreviation SVO and the letter Z — probably that’s how Russians express admiration for my acting talent and the fact that I’m a non-binary person.” Oh, Bella, if only you knew what those symbols mean, you’d likely delete these accounts faster than you could say “fungal infection.” While our star remains blissfully unaware, Russian-speaking users have already started actively engaging with her pages. Some write “Hey, beauty, come over for tea with raspberry jam,” others post memes featuring Ellie and Joel, and some just leave likes because “hey, it’s a Western celeb.” But let’s be real: on Odnoklassniki, her profile is probably already flooded with invites to groups like “Grandma’s Borscht Recipes” or “Help Rate My Photo.” And on VKontakte, if she doesn’t start posting stories captioned “Where can I find decent jeans?,” she won’t last long. 😅
Now, about the hate. Western game fans, who apparently see themselves as the ultimate guardians of canon, have torn the internet to shreds discussing Bella’s appearance and performance. “She’s not Ellie! Where are the freckles? Where’s the charisma?” they cry, forgetting that Ellie is a pixelated character, while Bella is a real person who, by the way, delivered a powerful acting performance. But no, internet warriors with their keyboard swords won’t calm down. They’re ready to bully anyone who doesn’t match their ideal, even if that ideal only exists in their gaming fantasies. Meanwhile, Russian-speaking users seem to be staying neutral for now. Maybe because half of them have no idea who Bella Ramsey is, and the other half is just thrilled that a Hollywood star noticed their social networks. “Oh, a Western actress on Odnoklassniki? Let’s give her a ‘like’ and send a rose emoji!” — that’s roughly how it works. Although, if Bella posts a story asking “What’s SVO?,” even the kindest users might unleash a digital apocalypse worse than anything in her series. 🌿
Speaking of which, let’s think for a moment: why has hate on social media become such a phenomenon? Western users, who call themselves “progressive” and “tolerant,” are ready to tear someone apart over appearance or gender, yet loudly preach equality. Meanwhile, Russians, often branded as rude and intolerant in the West, are so far greeting Bella with virtual pies and emojis. Irony of fate? Or is it just that Odnoklassniki’s main audience couldn’t care less about Hollywood drama as long as someone likes their garden pics? Perhaps the language barrier plays a role. Bella openly admitted she doesn’t understand what’s being written to her. Maybe she should hire a translator to figure out that “Z” isn’t about zombies from The Last of Us, and “SVO” isn’t a fan club code? Or maybe not, because who knows, after translation, she might just delete these accounts too. 😉
Comparison of Ellie in the game and in the series The Last of Us
Let’s not forget about gamers. Oh, these folks are a unique breed of internet fauna! They defend their pixelated Ellie as if she’s their actual sister, while Bella is the villain who stole their game saves on the final level. “She’s not like in the game! She doesn’t convey the emotions!” they whine in comments, forgetting that in the game, emotions are a product of animation, while in the series, it’s live acting. But gamers are a picky bunch. If they were making the show, they’d probably cast their neighbor as Ellie, who isn’t an actress but “looks the part.” Or they’d just keep the 3D model to avoid the stress. Better yet, they’d make a mod where Ellie is played by Shrek and call it a day. For them, canon matters more than reality. And the reality is that Bella Ramsey is a fantastic actress, and if you can’t see that, maybe it’s time to turn off the console and watch the series without bias. 🎮
Speaking of the series, “The Last of Us” became a massive hit, but fame brought Bella not only recognition but also a ton of headaches. Fans who love the show are split into two camps: those who think Bella is the perfect Ellie, and those who are ready to burn the internet down because she “doesn’t cut it.” While the first group writes fanfiction and creates art, the second spends hours crafting angry posts. Meanwhile, Bella is chilling on Russian social media and might’ve already received an invite to a virtual wedding or a “Pickling Enthusiasts” group. Maybe she should stay there forever? At least on Russian platforms, there isn’t the same level of drama as in the West. Or is there? If she posts a story captioned “What do you think of my new look?,” even the sweetest grannies on Odnoklassniki might comment, “What’s with this hipster nonsense, dress normally.” 🤣
And finally, a bit about non-binary identity. Bella openly discusses her identity, which, of course, triggers rage in some users. In the West, they’re ready to rip her apart because “Ellie can’t be like that!” On Russian social media, though, it seems like most users don’t even understand what’s being discussed. “Non-binary? Is that a new meme?” — that’s probably what VKontakte users are thinking as they like her posts. And maybe that’s for the best. Let Bella enjoy this illusion of kindness while someone doesn’t start explaining what’s what. So, welcome to Russian social media, Bella! Here, memes, cats, and maybe even a virtual garden await you. Just don’t ask what those letters mean, and everything will be fine. 😜
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