Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer took to television last night, after Donald Trump’s address, to express their own side of the story. The problem? They were very stern and reminded us all of that time we upset our parents and had that “we’re not angry, just … disappointed” talk, which is, arguably, worse.
None of this was lost on Twitter. The all-too-relatable expressions on the faces of the Democratic leadership quickly turned them into the disappointed parents of an entire nation, and honestly, their kids have made a spectacular mess befitting this reaction. They’re just trying to be the best parents for the country that they can be!
We’re all a disappointment at one point or another (or just at all points in time, like some White House occupants).
OFFICIAL CHUCK AND NANCY MEMES THREAD pic.twitter.com/PwbegzroLX
— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) January 9, 2019
When it’s 6:01am and Country Kitchen Buffet still hasn’t opened their doors pic.twitter.com/4bh52yfaX1
— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) January 9, 2019
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma you may be entitled to financial compensation pic.twitter.com/4xadaLFATW
— Timmy Facciola (@FacciolaTimmy) January 9, 2019
We’ve all been grounded for the weekend. Also, we should pick up our room. This isn’t a hotel. pic.twitter.com/9TxAc54HyO
— Karen Tumulty (@ktumulty) January 9, 2019
Your father and I aren’t angry with you, just … disappointed. pic.twitter.com/RZKC6SxkFe
— jon gabriel (@exjon) January 9, 2019
“Your mother and I want to talk about your flag addiction. It’s out of control.” pic.twitter.com/z8eJdfitkG
— ryan teague beckwith (@ryanbeckwith) January 9, 2019
They just care about our wellbeing!
“Of COURSE your father’s upset about the car, but the important thing is you’re safe and nobody got hurt.” pic.twitter.com/KKkd67FZTv
— #occupymarwen (@Mobute) January 9, 2019
Maybe it’s time we all just come home when we’re supposed to and start doing the right thing. You know, in the voting booth.
When you come home later than you’re supposed to, and mom and dad are waiting at the door pic.twitter.com/nrF52Iq4BO
— Michael Tracey (@mtracey) January 9, 2019
but seriously, this is my 2019 energy pic.twitter.com/8nQ1A1BjjC
— Erin For President (@erinscafe) January 9, 2019
Was last night a complete wash that didn’t make any sense? Yeah, because the president is continuing to throw a temper tantrum and expect to get his way about a wall that no one wanted, that he said Mexico would pay for, and that, it’s been reported, was just an easy symbol his advisers came up with to remind him to be extra racist at rallies.
But at least the Democrats’ counter programming delivered, if only in the catharsis of seeing someone on the news who can’t pretend any of this deserves anything less than total disappointment.
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