#CrackSelfie
Scandal hashtag when Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted to smoking crack cocaine.
Quick Facts
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Admission Date | November 5, 2013 |
| Mayor | Rob Ford (Toronto) |
| Quote | ”Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine” |
| Outcome | Remained in office until 2014 |
Origin & Impact
The hashtag trended globally on November 5, 2013, when Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted to smoking crack cocaine “in one of my drunken stupors.” The confession came after months of denials about a video allegedly showing him smoking crack. Ford’s admission, casual tone, and refusal to resign made international headlines.
Late-night comedians had a field day, and #CrackSelfie spawned countless memes and parodies. Ford became a symbol of political scandal in the social media age, where denial was impossible once evidence went viral. He died in 2016, but the hashtag remains synonymous with his chaotic tenure.
Related Hashtags
- #RobFord
- #Toronto
- #PoliticalScandal
- #TOpoli