Viral Video: “Let’s Be Cops” Viral Marketing Handing Out Social Media Citations Michael Lee, August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 We spend a lot of hours on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, posting photos, liking status, and retweeting things. But sometimes we come across stupid posts, and ask ourselves, why isn’t there a “dislike” button, or “I hate this” button. While Facebook or any of the other social media platforms won’t give us what we won’t, the people over at 20th Century Fox is making the “dislike” option a little easier by offering us “Let’s Be Cops” social media citations.It’s exactly what it sounds like. You can hand out social media citations to things you you don’t like or deem stupid. Hit the jump to see what kind of citations you can hand out, plus a hilarious viral video that will help you figure out when to hand these citations out.Here’s the video:Here’s the official press release complete with a full list of citations:Are you sick of seeing friends post on social media that they went to the gym AGAIN? How about that coworker who ALWAYS shares his location? We have a simple solution: SOCIAL CITATIONS, courtesy of 20th Century Fox and their upcoming cop comedy, LET’S BE COPS!Now YOU can hand out the below social citations on Facebook to your friends HERE: http://www.letsbecops.com/citationsCheck out the complete list below: Dislike! Unnecessary Weather Post Excessive Partying Too Much Information Just Google It Outright Brag Excessive PDA Nonsensical Inspirational Quote Passive Aggressive Rant Fitness Brag Unnecessary Posting Sports Commentating Unnecessary Complaint Horrible Spelling Excessive Location SharingChannel your inner COP and give a social citation in just TWO simple steps: 1. Select the infraction 2. Copy and paste it in the comment section of your friend’s post Let’s Be Cops opens in theaters tomorrow. THe film stars Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. ARGs & Campaigns Viral Marketing Viral News Viral Videos 20th Century FoxDamon Wayans Jr.Jake JohnsonLet's Be Cops
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