"This Is So Pathetic": Fans React To John Stamos Wearing A Fake Bald Cap To Support Dave Coulier During His Cancer Diagnosis

John Stamos thought of a playful way to support his Full House costar and friend, Dave Coulier, during his cancer diagnosis, but many fans are calling it distasteful.

John Stamos in a formal setting, wearing a jacket, sits thoughtfully with his chin resting on his hand. Another man is blurred in the background
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Dave was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He told People that he received the diagnosis last month after "an upper respiratory infection caused major swelling in his lymph nodes."

Dave Coulier in a suit sits smiling on a couch during a talk show interview
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The 65-year-old actor is widely known for portraying Joey Gladstone on the hit NBC family sitcom Full House for eight seasons from 1987–1995. He would later reprise his role in the 2016 Netflix reboot Fuller House for five seasons.

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On Monday, Dave debuted a bald head alongside his pal John. The carousel of photos showed John, whose Full House character Jesse Katsopolis was obsessed with his hair, sporting a bald cap.

Included in the set was an image of John helping Dave shave his head, as well as a sweet moment of John and Dave's wife Melissa kissing his freshly bald head.

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John captioned the post: "Nothing like throwing on a bald cap and flexing some Photoshop skills to show some love and solidarity with my bro @dcoulier."

John and Dave are smiling at an outdoor event
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"You’re handling this with so much strength and positivity," he added. "It’s inspiring. I know you’re going to get through this, and I’m proud to stand with you every step of the way. I love you."

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Emma Mcintyre / Getty Images

Dave shared the post on his personal Instagram as well. Despite his heartfelt message, people in the comments shared mixed reactions, with some calling John out for the "performative" act, while others applauded their friendship.

The two men pose confidently, one in a stylish suit with yellow-tinted sunglasses, the other in a classic suit, at a "Millionaire" event backdrop
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Here are some of the responses:

Comment criticizing someone for prioritizing appearance over solidarity
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Comment on photo: "Good luck. It’s so beautiful that your friendship is so strong for this part of your life"
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Comment: "yeah sorry for your cancer but I like having hair"
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Comment saying: "He is there for him!! No one should judge. Prayers to Dave. You are loved and you got this," followed by a thumbs-up emoji
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Comment reads: "Wow the amount of bravery and courage it must've taken for you to put on this bald cap for a photo opp."
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Comment expressing support and prayers for someone's recovery, emphasizing the importance of mutual support
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Comment screenshot with text: "Ehhh if you're not actually going to shave your head in actual solidarity then just sit this one out."
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Comment expressing support to @dcoulier, mentioning they look great bald
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