Craig Robinson may not be quitting comedy after all, as his "announcement" was all part of a marketing campaign.
Last week, The Office vet made an announcement on social media that he has retired from comedy to pursue a new career endeavor. Fans have been wondering what's next for him, but as it turns out, it's not true after all, and it's just part of an advertisement for a major company.
Is Craig Robinson Really Quitting Comedy?
Robinson's "announcement" regarding quitting comedy was all just part of a marketing campaign for AT&T Business.
A commercial was recently released that showed Robinson attempting to start a small business with his The Office co-stars Ellie Kemper and Oscar Nuñez.
Billboards featuring the graphic "Craig Robinson is Quitting Comedy" have also appeared around Los Angeles, which made some fans suspicious before it was revealed to be a marketing tease.
Fans of Robinson should no longer worry, as his retirement announcement was just part of a clever marketing ploy for the company, and he has no intention to leave the comedy world anytime soon.
As Variety pointed out, Robinson has stand-up shows scheduled around the United States over the next several weeks, further proving that he has not quit comedy.
What Did Craig Robinson Say in His 'Retirement' Announcement?
When Robinson made the "announcement" that he was quitting comedy, he explained at the time that it was to pursue his "true calling."
He wrote in his caption, "Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge."
"Hey, everybody! Just wanted you to hear it from me: I am quitting comedy. But not for nothing. It’s been an amazing run, and y’all have been amazing and wonderful, but I’m following something bigger. So, thank you so much, I love you, and stay tuned," Robinson said in the video post on Instagram.
Around that time, a lot of fans and media outlets (including us) took Robinson's announcement at face value and assumed that it was a legitimate career move. His Wikipedia page was also updated, describing him as a "retired actor and comedian."
Now, we know that it was all just part of a marketing campaign, and fans are finding it hilarious that everyone fell for the clever prank.
Are you happy that Robinson's retirement is not true after all? Let us know in the comments.
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