KISS’ Gene Simmons has some imposters – but he’s wasted no time putting them straight, and entertaining the rest of the internet at the same time.
First, one fan thanked Gene for meeting him.
@genesimmons Thanks for stopping at Moon Twp. Ford. Why do you use an alias? pic.twitter.com/gj7eVSMpZ2
— Cliff Koloski (@KoloskiCliff) November 24, 2015
Except, he didn't.
That's not me. https://t.co/Dienu0EMN9
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) November 24, 2015
And again...
@genesimmons you without the glasses look better pic.twitter.com/3c2k2GH3Kn
— Monica Jones (@Jonsemom) August 27, 2016
This is not me, kids. Clearly, the young man is much more handsome than I am. But it's not me. https://t.co/KoRYNKnp0V
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) August 27, 2016
And again..
@genesimmons it was so good to see you tonight. I have been a fan for years. Maile G. pic.twitter.com/lYaHOmoEcd
— Janet M. (@janet_maile) July 22, 2017
No. That's not me. There are a number of guys running around saying they are me. They are not. https://t.co/fbcRIwAHZF
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) July 22, 2017
And then, the internet got involved and decided to have some fun.
I got a real pic of Gene Simmons on a rooftop the other day. pic.twitter.com/m9aSh9EkOy
— Justin Yandell (@ShotgunZen) July 25, 2017
Sorry. That's not me. https://t.co/IqmtGyBKIO
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) July 28, 2017
it's him
— Diccon Hyatt (@DicconHyatt) July 28, 2017
Gene is my uncle and that's def him.
— Johnny Ringo (@santoslhalpe) July 28, 2017
Then things started getting swiftly out of hand.
Here's another photo of Gene for all you doubters:
— Chris Beffa (@chrisbeffa) July 28, 2017
And another:
And another:
Again, clearly him. pic.twitter.com/IlDFztLYAu
That's not Gene Simmons. Doesn't come close to looking like Gene. Now this picture, is the real Gene Simmons. pic.twitter.com/tewflbPMk7
— Jimmy Page Souza (@Jimmy24525813) July 28, 2017
Hello I'm Gene Simmons pic.twitter.com/aKJ7isEhMa
— peternoone (@peternoone) July 22, 2017
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