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On Thursday, the actor addressed his choice of words in an Instagram post.

“Thoughtful words in context still matter.

Words about our responsibilities as human beings and as artists.

Language is what elevates us above mere animals.

Special thanks to our incredible crew, the unsung heroes of stranger things.'”

See the message below.

The Screen Actors Guild awardedStranger ThingsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at Sunday’s ceremony.

Now, as we act in the continuing narrative ofStranger Things, we 1983 Midwesterners will repel bullies."

“We will shelter freaks and outcasts, those who have no home,” he continued.

“We will get past the lies.

We will hunt monsters.