If there’s one thing we’ve all learned in the nearly 10 years that Modern Family has been on air, it’s that you don’t mess with the Dunphy sisters.
Sarah Hyland, who plays Haley on the ABC sitcom, posted a cute photo on Instagram on Tuesday to show love to her co-stars. One of those in the pic just so happened to be Ariel Winter, who plays Hyland’s sister Alex on the show.
Both girls looked stunning in the pic, but of course the Internet can’t just let everyone be happy in peace. One troll took issue with Winter’s dress, commenting, “Why does Ariel look so thirsty all the time?”
Clearly, this hater hasn’t grasped the idea that women can dress for themselves and not solely for a sexual or romantic partner, or that women’s bodies belong to them and nobody else, so they can do whatever they want with them. But the actresses didn’t take this criticism lying down: Winter, who unfortunately is no stranger to body shaming, has mastered the art of the clapback. She shot back, “I’m SO thirsty!!! Haven’t had water in hours. God I can’t believe you can tell I’m dehydrated from this pic, “ with a few slant-faced emoticons thrown in for good measure.
Hyland has always been supportive of Winter and her body positivity, and decided to join in on the fun as well. “I can’t believe they saw that you were dehydrated as well! I was with you in person and couldn’t tell!!!!” she said, adding, “DO YOU NEED WATER?? I’ll come bring you some! I’ll be over in 2 minutes.” Finally, she ended the hate right then and there by writing, “Why is the sky green? There’s no correct answer because the question is wrong,” she wrote. “Please don’t leave negative comments on my page about my sister!!! Thank you byeeeee.”
Needless to say, they got the last laugh (and I always appreciate a “thirsty” pun). They may have been joking about drinking all that water, but I’m definitely sipping on some scorching hot tea right about now.