The “Scream Queens” talent’s Instagram carousel consisted of three images. One showed Dave, who is bald, sitting in the middle of John and Melissa, who both planted kisses on his head while all three looked at the camera. John Stamos’ widely-debated gesture of support for Dave Coulier comes after the actor dedicated a heartwarming Instagram post to his cancer-stricken friend, who recently discussed his health battle.

Hollywood star John Stamos recently took to Instagram to stand in solidarity with his friend and “Full House” co-star Dave Coulier, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Although John — who also gave a shoutout to Dave’s loving wife Melissa Coulier in his post — attempted to show support by rocking a bald look, some netizens found it distasteful.

Another depicted John shaving the back of Dave’s head with an electric razor, as Dave looked at something outside the camera’s view with a smile on his face. The first image captured the two men side-by-side as they posed for the camera.

“Nothing like throwing on a bald cap and flexing some Photoshop skills to show some love and solidarity with my bro @dcoulier You’re handling this with so much strength and positivity—it’s inspiring,” captioned John alongside the photo carousel. He continued, “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 (p.s. – @melissacoulier is the most wonderful est – your true life line!) [sic].”Upon seeing John’s post, which clarified that his bald look is fake, social media users flooded comment sections with their reactions, with some finding fault in the actor’s actions. “So he’s not really supporting him. He’s posing for a photo op,” observed an Instagrammer.

Another opined, “Too vain to shave his head…no solidarity there,” which was reiterated by another netizen. Someone else chimed in with, “A bald cap…uh. That’s weird. Shave your head or don’t but don’t act like a bald cap is solidarity.” Such comments continued, with yet another spectator remarking, “The bald cap almost makes it a mockery. I know that wasn’t his intention, but it would have been better for him to have done nothing:-/.” “So being a cancer patient is a costume now? Virtue signaling at its finest. News flash – you can support someone going through cancer without making a grandiose statement like shaving your head or wearing a bald mask. Also, it’s so insulting to think wearing a costume as a cancer patient equates to support,” added a particularly vehement commenter.

An Instagrammer sarcastically noted, “Wow so big of him to put on a bald cap!” before penning, “That is more of a slap in the face then [sic] a sign of solidarity.” “This is not solidarity, as a cancer survivor this is insulting. Just shave your head. You’re a man & your hair grows insanely fast. My husband and children shaved their heads with me & I have never felt more supported,” shared a Facebook. However, some people supported John’s gesture. “I love this, way to show your love and support, that is what matters in times like this! Laughter is [sic] best medicine I am currently battling cancer myself and I have lost all my hair, I would never expect those going through this journey with me to do the same,” praised a fan.