Today marks the one year anniversary of David Bowie’s death.
Many fans have turned to Twitter to mark the occasion and again reflect on the singers life.
We can be Heroes, for ever and ever@Helengreeen has created this beautiful animation referencing all 28 Bowie studio albums#BowieForever pic.twitter.com/A9DppVf3M8
— David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) January 10, 2017
British Gas jumped on the bandwagon and sent out a tweet that has caused offence to many of Bowie’s followers.
Morning all. A year today we lost a pop icon David Bowie, time flys don't it? We're here till 10pm if you need anything. Thanks, Paul #RipDB
— British Gas Help (@BritishGasHelp) January 10, 2017
It’s been called tacky and insensitive and many have pointed out the incorrect hashtag and poor grammar.
https://twitter.com/Waldmeisterei/status/818760568081354752
", time flys don't it"
That's really bad taste. I'm shocked a business account has written that.— Ted (@tedreally) January 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/grumpyoldchris/status/818747141661347842
Bad taste, bad grammar and bad spelling. Very unprofessional from @BritishGas
— Michelle Benato🇮🇹🇪🇺🏏 (@michellebenato) January 10, 2017
The tweet remains but the original poster and his colleagues are replying and apologising to each complaint.
Hey, David Bowie meant so much to me. I didn't mean to offend anyone & I only wanted to pay tribute to a master songwriter & true icon ^Paul
— British Gas Help (@BritishGasHelp) January 10, 2017
Hi, apologies for any offence caused this morning ^Laura
— British Gas Help (@BritishGasHelp) January 10, 2017
Laura in particular, is instrumental in coming to Paul’s defence and it’s kind of cute.
Thanks for the support, Paul's a top guy. Cheers ^Laura
— British Gas Help (@BritishGasHelp) January 10, 2017
Hi, see where you're coming from but this was genuinely just something that was important to Paul. Sorry for any offence ^LP
— British Gas Help (@BritishGasHelp) January 10, 2017
Poor Paul is having a terrible day but his colleagues seem to really love him.
Hi, thanks for message of support. He's a good guy! Cheers ^Georgie
— British Gas Help (@BritishGasHelp) January 10, 2017
And they won’t have a bad word said against him.
Hi, aww come on Liam that's a bit harsh, everyone makes the odd mistake. Cheers ^Georgie
— British Gas Help (@BritishGasHelp) January 10, 2017
And sure it’s a really bad example of social media.
this is a cracking example of how not to do social media.
— Steeb (@notquitededd) January 10, 2017
But what a wonderful display of friendship.
Thanks Darren, we like him too! ^Claire
— British Gas Help (@BritishGasHelp) January 10, 2017
So yeah so it may have started off pretty bad but Paul has emerged as a true hero.
