How Twitter Helped Channing Tatum Get His Backpack Back
The "Magic Mike" star reached out to his fans and they came through for him.
— -- When Channing Tatum accidentally left his backpack in a New York City cab on Saturday, he turned to his seven million Twitter followers for help.
The "Magic Mike" star reached out to his fans after the taxi dropped him off at Times Square and he realized what he'd left behind.
Dropped off at 42nd street in New York City and left my bag in the cab!
— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) April 18, 2015
In case his followers thought he was joking, Tatum even created a new email address specifically for any leads.
Seriously, left my black backpack in a cab near NYC's 42nd street. If you find it, email me at findmybag@channingtatumunwrapped.com. Thanks!
— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) April 18, 2015
That seemed to work.
By Sunday, Tatum had his backpack back and expressed his gratitude to his followers and the person who found it.
To everyone who tried to help and to the good New York Samaritan who found my bag and asked for nothing in return, thank you. Thank you all!
— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) April 20, 2015