New 'Three Billboards' Controversy: It Was Stolen From the Olsen Twins

Obviously this is a fan's joke. Unless it's the thread that unravels the deepest conspiracy of our time.

some controversy for Rockwell's racist cop character.

But a writer recently revealed a new controversy -- that this award-winning movie was stolen from Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen's 1998 movie "Billboard Dad."

As the Oscars draw near, I feel as though something needs to be said about the irresponsibility of Three Billboards. A thread:

— Jill Gutowitz (@jillboard) February 26, 2018

Martin McDonagh stole the plot of 'Three Billboards' from 1998 cinematic tour de force 'Billboard Dad,' in which Mary-Kate and Ashley repurpose a local billboard as a personal ad for their lonesome father. pic.twitter.com/83m2MKrc8B

— Jill Gutowitz (@jillboard) February 26, 2018

You might've been stunned by s McDormand's brutal portrayal of Mildred Hayes. Many people don't know this, but the character was actually inspired by MK & A's Tess & Emily Tyler, two bull-headed women who stopped at nothing in pursuit of righteousness for their bloodline. pic.twitter.com/0CiReCvnHN

— Jill Gutowitz (@jillboard) February 26, 2018

I've seen some very powerful and valid criticism of 'Three Billboards,' but I can't hold my tongue any longer: Mary-Kate and Ashley were the first women to erect a billboard demanding justice for a greater cause. pic.twitter.com/hVs5zKRmR9

— Jill Gutowitz (@jillboard) February 26, 2018

I'm so glad we're finally telling stories about persistent, driven, complex women, but let's not forget the feminist warriors who blazed the trail for actresses like s McDormand. Thank you /Thread pic.twitter.com/g6PoMMMHiG

— Jill Gutowitz (@jillboard) February 26, 2018

Wow. You got it, dude!

Twitter picked up on the scent, and agreed she was on to something.

NOW the polarized takes make a lot more sense. https://t.co/8WuBY9lo8Q

— Matt DeMello (@Marionmarooned) February 28, 2018

recently asked my grandma if she saw three billboards yet and she said "no...but I did see billboard dad...over, and over, and over again" nvr forget https://t.co/RiKiQAx1n9

— bridget parker (@beeparksss) February 26, 2018

Honestly, where is the lie? https://t.co/WMWMv4ew8q

— Cady Lang (@cadylang) February 27, 2018

You, a plebe: three billboards starring s mcdormand

Me, impeccable taste: billboard dad starring Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen

— duloxeteenage dirtbag (@mai_treat) December 20, 2017

All of this beautiful truth. Find out if "Three Billboards" takes the top prize over "The Shape of Water" when the Academy Awards air this Sunday, March 4 at 8 p.m. on ABC. Here's the full list of nominations.

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