LOADINGERROR LOADINGActor Dave Coulier wants some social media users to “have mercy” on his pal John Stamos.Coulier — who announced last week that he’s been diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma — is defending his former “Full House” co-star after Stamos’ wacky attempt to support him online by wearing a bald cap went awry.“I’m sorry to see a bunch of negative comments as I’ve just begun my cancer journey,” Coulier said in an Instagram statement published Tuesday.
“It’s our friendship (me and John) and this is how we are handling a very tough time.”Advertisement The kerfuffle began on Tuesday, when Stamos published a series of goofy but heartfelt photos to Instagram.John Stamos and Dave Coulier appear on an episode of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” in July.Chris Willard via Getty ImagesIn the photos, a “bald” Stamos poses with Coulier and shaves his head in preparation for chemotherapy.
In another shot, Stamos and Coulier’s wife, Melissa, kiss the top of Coulier’s head.“Nothing like throwing on a bald cap and flexing some Photoshop skills to show some love and solidarity with my bro @dcoulier,” Stamos wrote in the caption of his post.“You’re handling this with so much strength and positivity—it’s inspiring.”Advertisement “I know you’re going to get through this,” Stamos continued.
“And I’m proud to stand with you every step of the way.I love you…”And although plenty of Stamos’ followers enjoyed the post, some argued that if Stamos were truly standing in solidarity with Coulier, he would have shaved his head for real.The late Bob Saget, Coulier and Stamos goof around after winning a People’s Choice Award for their “Full House” spinoff, “Fuller House,” in 2017.Kevork Djansezian via Getty Images“What a shallow gesture!” one commenter wrote.
“Couldn’t even cut your hair off for your friend.And you made sure to post it on Instagram to get those likes too.”“Y...