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    Twitter Reacts to Nigo Leaving A Bathing Ape

    Everyone's got something to say about it.

    May 26, 2013
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    Yesterday, Nigo officially announced the end of an era. The now-former creative director of A Bathing Ape took to Instagram to confirm what we learned in April—that he would no longer design or consult for the streetwear brand, ending his 20-year run. So, what will happen to the label now? Will Kid Cudi start rocking BAPE again to pay tribute to the designer? Will Kanye West rap about it on his new album, or bring out his full-zip Shark hoodie? 

    Everyone's got something to say about the news—including, and especially, the Twitterverse. Nigo fans, Bape fans, and streetwear heads all took to the social media site to voice out their opinions. We've rounded up the angriest and best comments for your viewing pleasure. Check out how Twitter Reacted to Nigo Leaving A Bathing Ape.

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    Username: @BennySlacks

    Get it? Puns of streetwear brands, guys.

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    Username: @BrandoCommando_

    Now, how does this make sense again?

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    Username: @CODEINE_PAPI

    "What is life without Bape, without Nigo..." said all the Bape fans.

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    Username: @jeanlacap

    Bruh, this guy's got the right idea. That Bape all-zip Shark hoodie will probably make a killing on eBay.

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    Username: @dylnbrky

    Don't worry, all the Bape fans are thinking of a come back.

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    Username: @_0zzy

    To the point.

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    Username: @JADASTAYFLY

    Okay, let's not say some blasphemous things now.

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    Username: @flywalkerBEATZ

    Werdd.

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    Username: @LunarEast

    Another guy, another vibe killed.

     

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    Username: @chadmanzo

    These kinds of revelations are difficult to accept.

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    Username: @HarryWilbs

    This guy's Twitter avi illustrates exactly how he feels. REALLY UPSET.

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    Username: @ChasePaulyeon

    Asking the hard questions. Who should be the hero and take over?

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    Username: @ThePositiveThug

    Let's not count the brand out just yet. We've got some ideas on who should take over—Kid Cudi, maybe?

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    Username: @calvingeorge

    He's not alone. A Bathing Ape nerds, unite!

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    Username: @Lau_Sanity

    Shots fired!

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    Username: @flossyfantom

    It's okay, it's Memorial Day weekend. Take the next few days to recover.

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    Username: @yungholographic

    Yes, yes you should.

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