When an online troll belittled her and her work on social media, Ginger Zee did not flinch.
When the chief meteorologist of ABC News visited Twitter on Friday, the Twitter exchange began. wrote“I am a human being. Just a friendly reminder.”
However, an anonymous Twitter user, he used the name of “Family Guy” protagonist Peter Griffin, comment In her post, she said, “Your reward for reading the reminder card is in the millions.”
Zee responded to users saying that she improvised her report. “Can you pay me millions, no, I don’t read anything-I’m improvising. I’m a scientist who talks about science-no script,” she wrote.
The troll continued to attack Zee and questioned her credentials. “Scientist? Sorry, baby, you are a weather girl in a skirt,” Twitter user Replied Emoticons with faces covering and laughing.
Zee fought back at the haters and made it clear that smart and good-looking are not mutually exclusive.
“Peter—I will only reply to you a second time in case other people need education. Women can be scientists and they can be beautiful in dresses. I happen to be one of these women,” Zee Tweet“Don’t project your anger and frustration on others without knowing the facts.”
Several Zee fans also disputed the comments made by Twitter users.
“You are the problem. Threatened by a smart and beautiful woman,” a comment.
“Wow, sometimes Peter is smarter not to let those really stupid thoughts slip through your lips. This is definitely one of them,” the second netizen wrote, And the other Say, “Rather than speak loudly and prove it, it is better to remain silent and be considered an idiot.”
Another follower praised Zee for standing up for herself and added that her fans appreciate her work.
“I like that you now have the opportunity to educate yourself on her degree and studies. She taught me to answer ugly words in a positive way. It’s hard for what I really want to say. Go Ginger! Appreciate your smart fans You are science!” Fan comment.
Ginger Zee disclosed her struggle with depression. Pictured: “GMA” meteorologists attend the Hearst Live conference on 57th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City on September 27, 2016.
Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Hearst
