Ryan Gosling’s Very Large ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Collar Is Copping A Roasting

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May 5, 2017

Hooooooo BOY is the thought of copping ‘Blade Runner 2049‘ squarely into our faces ever an exciting one. The sequel to the sci-fi masterpiece was one of those things no one ever truly believed they really needed, until the teaser was dropped and shit was subsequently lost en masse.

The film is set for release this coming October (!!!) and the promotion train is officially leaving the station as a result.

Earlier today the movie chucked two brand-spanking-new character posters onto the internet, featuring both Harrison Ford…

You know his past. Discover his future. #BladeRunner2049 pic.twitter.com/jDfFgct3lf

— #BladeRunner 2049 (@bladerunner) May 4, 2017

…and Ryan Gosling.

A new civilization begins now. #BladeRunner2049 pic.twitter.com/eEQXBVFuA4

— #BladeRunner 2049 (@bladerunner) May 4, 2017

While there’s obviously much speculation to be done about their respective characters, everyone has put that on the back burner for the moment to instead focus in on what in the blue hell is going on with Gosling’s outrageous collar.

The collar. It is big.

The curiosity surrounding the collar lead many to ponder its purpose and structure. How can one achieve a collar so high? Is this the upper limit of the collar or can it, in fact, go even higher?

I can’t wait until somebody photoshops Gosling’s collar higher and higher pic.twitter.com/kSOYTkngBw

— Brett _______ (@BrettRedacted) May 4, 2017

‘Course the internet is nothing if not flooded with supply, so of course it obliged.

@toomuchnick @BrettRedacted @itsa_talia pic.twitter.com/dyqvyX6sI7

— darth:™ (@darth) May 4, 2017

@toomuchnick @BrettRedacted @itsa_talia pic.twitter.com/7tdWX7o2Fa

— darth:™ (@darth) May 4, 2017

Then there’s this, which ponders the neck of a Gosling that coat was designed to fit.

@toomuchnick @BrettRedacted @itsa_talia pic.twitter.com/zqzQIteUNd

— darth:™ (@darth) May 4, 2017

Or this horrifying vision of tiny headed Gosling, hiding in the small collar on his gigantic jacket.

@darth @toomuchnick @BrettRedacted @itsa_talia pic.twitter.com/zq3cGdFjgA

— heath hancock (@heathhancock) May 4, 2017

Elsewhere, the jokes were – unlike the collar itself – never in short supply.

Who wears the ludicrous coat collar better?
Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049 or Tom Hardy in The Dark Knight Rises? pic.twitter.com/Dmm7Tmy3wG

— Matt Gault (@MattGault11) May 4, 2017

‘Blade Runner 2049. The new fragrance from Ryan Gosling.’ pic.twitter.com/FZZdgNq87i

— Emma Thrower (@iamnotwaynegale) May 4, 2017

“Don’t put Ryan Gosling in my Blade Runner.”
“Just the tip.” pic.twitter.com/Jf9isSZCBO

— SwiftOnSecurity (@SwiftOnSecurity) May 4, 2017

#BladeRunner2049 poster featuring Ryan Gosling collar pic.twitter.com/HWiR49Ck0q

— Louisiana Artist (@AlysiaStarnes) 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

*kissy fingers* Magnificent.

The film is set for release on October 6th. Until then, obsessively re-watch the trailer like we have and set your froth levels to overload.