Day 1 of the 2016 Republican National Convention is already embroiled in a controversy over the alleged cribbing of lines in Melania Trump’s speech from a speech given by Michelle Obama in 2008. But prior to the actual speech last night, there was the grand entrance of the presumptive nominee, Donald Trump, as if he was some kind of rock star or semi-mythical figure. In case you missed it, here’s a recap:
Yep, that’s how Trump came onstage to introduce his wife before she spoke. It was if he was trying to upstage her so she wouldn’t overshadow him.
Social media could not wait to mock the Orange Menace for his ostentatious entrance, and boy did they ever make Trump pay. Here’s a sampling:
https://twitter.com/BecketAdams/status/755226555014676480
On the left is Trump's entrance. On the right is WWE wrestler the Undertaker's entrance. pic.twitter.com/WxniQUurLq
— Gideon Resnick (@GideonResnick) July 19, 2016
Wow, Donald Trump’s entrance tonight sure was weird. pic.twitter.com/qxVtcridu3
— Dan McQuade (@dhm) July 19, 2016
That Trump entrance was something pic.twitter.com/Mt438Wvf2w
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) July 19, 2016
@exjon I was expecting much much more. pic.twitter.com/QGyOoDvCEn
— Mike Nessen (@Mike_Nessen) July 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/FedUpBecky/status/755241935715958784
Is that Cheeto Jesus?
— QueenOfScott (@QueenOfScott) July 19, 2016
Narcissistic self-god childish pervert
— #Liz (@Lizbethjoy) July 19, 2016
yes a total shitshow, how appropriate
— Dr G (@ejgjr74) July 19, 2016
I was expecting a god, but instead a piece of trash stepped out of the fog.
— K S (@Impocerous) July 19, 2016
@BryanLowry3 @kprkoranda @Milbank @realDonaldTrump Vomit- o-rama! Drama queen for the pledges! pic.twitter.com/u47diGEnLt
— MzSphalerite (@SphaleriteMz) July 19, 2016
So, when Trump actually gives his acceptance speech on Thursday night, what can we expect? I’m guessing some pyrotechnics, lots of confetti, and perhaps a human sacrifice or two. Afterall, he’s gotta try and top his first entrance.
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