Bernie Sanders Grumpy Clapping For Trump's State Of The Union Is Too Relatable
By Mustafa GatollariTrump's State of the Union speech has been receiving a lot of criticism. I've long since tuned out to what he's been saying as he doesn't back up the vast majority of his claims, but since he's the president and all, people listen to what he has to say.
Some have pointed out that Trump basically suggested that Congress gives up all legal power and provides his cabinet complete authority to carry out whatever it wants to do, while others mentioned some glaring omissions from his address, like the Russia investigation.
There are many who suggest that Trump may be one of the most divisive presidents this nation's ever elected, so it's only natural that opinions on Trump's speech vary widely.
President tonight grand and great. Democrats, pitiable and contemptible. #SOTU #StateOfTheUnion
— Steve Forbes (@SteveForbesCEO) January 31, 2018
Jim Carrey painted some pictures to describe what it's like to see Trump up on stage.
“...and the blind shall see and the lame shall walk and the cheats shall inherit the earth!” #StateOfTheUnion pic.twitter.com/BYuzgzLtZF
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) January 31, 2018
“It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to!” #StateOfTheUnion pic.twitter.com/5VDr66pbBo
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) January 31, 2018
But there were undoubtedly, a lot of salty Democrats who couldn't hide their feelings during the address.
#StateOfTheUnion #SOTU.@realDonaldTrump .@POTUS
— 🇺🇸 MAGA Clive⚖️ (@clivebushjd) January 31, 2018
Any questions? 🤣 pic.twitter.com/TAKidMNrkk
Probably none saltier than Bernie Sanders.
Wait a minute.. why the fuck am I clapping for this guy?" — @BernieSanders #SOTU pic.twitter.com/tC7rMhPDVF
— Matt Wilstein (@mattwilstein) January 31, 2018
Mood: Bernie Sanders fake clapping
— Barajas Cisneros (@jbeezyyb) January 31, 2018
You see, there are tons of people who believe that in a general election, Sanders would've fared much better against Donald Trump, due to Hillary's much-discussed "unlikability."
Even Trump pollsters believe that the Donald wouldn't have stood a chance against Bernie.
.@BernieSanders clapping as Trump talks about lifting Americans out of poverty. #SOTU pic.twitter.com/2s50nyB2cW
— Kristina Wong 🇺🇸 (@kristina_wong) January 31, 2018
Which is probably why his palpable disappointment with the Donald became the perfect meme.
Bernie clapping like Slytherin just won the house cup pic.twitter.com/CHIbHuuCr2
— DollyPartonSocialism (@DPsocialism) January 31, 2018
The look on his face is just too relatable.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is me thinking about all the things I need to do tomorrow. #SOTU pic.twitter.com/SlXMxVBBqb
— Daniella Diaz (@DaniellaMicaela) January 31, 2018
Seriously, it's perfect.
Bernie’s clapping like a man who just watched the love of his life walk down the aisle with the dude that cheated on her 6 times in college
— 🅿️orter L🅰️rkin (@porter_larkin) January 31, 2018
Haven't we all felt like this at one point in our lives?
bernie clapping like he's in an episode of black mirror pic.twitter.com/Vhxd3MBx9c
— Dominic Holden (@dominicholden) January 31, 2018
We can't help the thoughts that creep into our head at inappropriate times.
When you’re out with your friends & remember that your dogs are home alone just waiting for you https://t.co/xEW48yFI8v
— Cassie Adams (@cassface321) January 31, 2018
A lot of the memes are, unsurprisingly, about relationships.
Bernie clapping like he just learned his ex-girlfriend is really happy now pic.twitter.com/IiyLulRdfI
— Miriti Murungi (@NutmegRadio) January 31, 2018
But people became less concerned with how Bernie's clapping and more with the person who claps behind him.
Can we talk about whomever is behind him. Who claps like that https://t.co/pX85884KB4
— Vin (@VMads85) January 31, 2018
I mean just look at those things in action.
Bernie Sanders slow clapping is awesome!!!!! pic.twitter.com/wwy55PeAB8
— Alex Malespin T. (@SuperAlexT101) January 31, 2018
He wasn't the only one who provided a priceless reaction, check out Cory Booker's thousand-yard stare here:
US Senator Cory Booker's reaction to Trump's #SOTU address is an all-time fourth-wall breaking classic pic.twitter.com/mFkiHrCNWo
— Toby Earle Toby Earle Toby Earle Toby Earle Toby E (@TobyonTV) January 31, 2018
Bernie Sanders reluctantly clapping for the President with a faraway look in his eyes is what is going to keep me going until 2020. #SOTU
— Jeanne Hulme (@jeannes_jargon) January 31, 2018
While others pointed out the similarities between Bernie's facial expression and Melania's.
People noticed a few similarities between Melania Trump and Bernie Sanders during the State of the Union https://t.co/SEWu7NaTGM pic.twitter.com/59NEY2GFwd
— The Independent (@Independent) January 31, 2018
Sanders, not content to simply sit there in quiet agony, provided his response to Trump's State of the Union speech.
President Trump’s State of the Union needs a response. Here’s mine. https://t.co/8YZW8JCl2V
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 31, 2018
There's always 2020, I guess.
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