The hashtag #RespectHarry has gained popularity since footage emerged on Sunday by fans that stood in the front row of a breast cancer awareness concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night.
https://twitter.com/hsfamilyshow/status/922096576088158209
Styles fans were swift to share and decry the footage, accusing the anonymous perpetrator of "sexual assault" and calling LA fans' behaviour "vile" and "absolutely disgusting".
The footage has, however, sparked debate among fans about appropriate behaviour towards the stars they idolise, with many pointing out that Styles is "human, not a sexual object".
https://twitter.com/NadiaChristabel/status/922098774910087170
imagine waking up today knowing you sexually assaulted & disrespected the sweetest man on Earth. #RespectHarry
— cait ୨♡୧ (@caiitlynclxrk) October 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/SociallyHowell/status/922139824265367552
This is flat out disgusting and vile. I am sick and tired of his so called "fans" treating him like this, he deserves better #RespectHarry pic.twitter.com/xJKlUnFfY0
— Salty (@ZiamsRebellion) October 22, 2017
I don't even think the girl realizes that because of her actions, he may never get that close to his fans on stage again. #RespectHarry
— DAD🤤 (@harrygucciloafs) October 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/haroldsxplace/status/922167390359773186
I mean why couldn't she be like this girl instead of doing something so disrespectful? #RespectHarry pic.twitter.com/mwWlZ8dXEO
— MochiLove (@BTSParkJiminah) October 22, 2017
Harry is not a sexual object, know your limits. Harry has been nothing but kind and respectful to all his fans, do the same #RespectHarry pic.twitter.com/f9H6QQcESt
— Tommo The Tease ◟̽◞̽ (@Tomotopdollar) October 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/khadijahumera/status/922145025365913600
I hope all guys know that not all woman are like this. We have respect for men & we should not get away w/ sexual harassment #RespectHarry
— NoControlProjec (@NoControlProjec) October 22, 2017
Do this instead. This is what you should do when you have the chance to be that close to him. #RespectHarry https://t.co/cx9htuo2dp
— 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞 (@1dwillcomeback_) October 23, 2017
I am absolutely disgusted by what happened. I hope people know that REAL fans would never doing anything like that. #RespectHarry
— adrienne (@scottsthot_) October 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/portuguesefangi/status/922174898381971456
Styles is yet to comment publicly on his experience of the show. Styles continues his tour in the UK this weekend.
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