Posters for the “Blade Runner” sequel, “Blade Runner 2049,” were released on Thursday and the response to them has been... mostly hilarious.
The original 1982 film starring Harrison Ford received critical acclaim so this sequel, starring Ford and Ryan Gosling, has a lot to live up to.
However, one poster of Gosling’s character in a high-collared coat is giving people more to say about the film’s wardrobe than about its plot.
The poster looks like this:
A new civilization begins now. #BladeRunner2049 pic.twitter.com/eEQXBVFuA4
— #BladeRunner 2049 (@bladerunner) May 4, 2017
Here’s what Twitter said about Gosling’s “Officer K” outfit:
"Don't put Ryan Gosling in my Blade Runner."
— SwiftOnSecurity (@SwiftOnSecurity) May 4, 2017
"Just the tip." pic.twitter.com/Jf9isSZCBO
This is it. This is my aesthetic. When you think of me, think of Ryan Gosling's collar in the new Blade Runner. https://t.co/A5z97L33GC
— m marlotte ✨ (@okaykaiju) May 4, 2017
Who wears the ludicrous coat collar better?
— Matt Gault (@MattGault11) May 4, 2017
Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049 or Tom Hardy in The Dark Knight Rises? pic.twitter.com/Dmm7Tmy3wG
I can't wait until somebody photoshops Gosling's collar higher and higher pic.twitter.com/kSOYTkngBw
— Brett _______ (@BrettRedacted) May 4, 2017
@toomuchnick @BrettRedacted @itsa_talia pic.twitter.com/7tdWX7o2Fa
— darth:™ (@darth) May 4, 2017
How not to wear a high collar Ryan Gosling versus how to own a high collar Benedict 😉 pic.twitter.com/qkKzyqpAYE
— Tania (@TaniaRo98992216) May 4, 2017
#BladeRunner2049 poster featuring Ryan Gosling collar pic.twitter.com/HWiR49Ck0q
— Louisiana Artist (@AlysiaStarnes) May 4, 2017
"Ryan Gosling. Your collar couture blade ran the runway & your performance in the challenge had us saying 'Hey girl.' Condragulations you ar
— Chris Feil (@chrisvfeil) May 4, 2017
— Sam Adams (@SamuelAAdams) May 4, 2017
Ford’s poster wasn’t hit with as much mockery, though he is notably sans collar or coat at all:
You know his past. Discover his future. #BladeRunner2049 pic.twitter.com/jDfFgct3lf
— #BladeRunner 2049 (@bladerunner) May 4, 2017
”Blade Runner 2049” is slated for release on Oct. 6.
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