Recently, Donald Trump’s ability to make headlines took a humorous turn when his impersonations of a McDonald’s fry worker and a trash truck rider went viral.
These weren’t only chance events; rather, they were well-planned performances that soon served as material for meme makers to display their originality and sense of humor.
by Halloween and the US elections approaching, the internet has been overrun by memes that combine political criticism with cultural comedy. A thorough examination of the week’s most notable moments and how comedy continues to influence public discourse.
Trump’s Viral McDonald’s Stunt
On October 20, former President Trump made a stop at the Lancaster Convention Center ahead of the upcoming elections. But before his rally, he went viral for “working” at a McDonald’s drive-thru and kitchen in Bucks County. This stunt seemed like a counterpunch to Vice President Kamala Harris, who recently recalled her own time working at McDonald’s while studying at Howard University in 1983.
Ahead of the next elections, former President Trump stopped by the Lancaster Convention Center on October 20. However, he went viral prior to his protest for “working” in the kitchen and drive-thru of a Bucks County McDonald’s. Vice President Kamala Harris, who recently remembered her own experience working at McDonald’s while attending Howard University in 1983, seems to take offense at this prank.
A Musical Twist and Haitian Immigrants
Trump’s unsupported assertion that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were consuming cats and dogs raised further eyebrows. When Kiffness, a well-known maker of funny music videos, converted this comment into a song, it took on a life of its own. Curiously, the song’s entire earnings are going to the Springfield, Ohio-based Clark County SPCA, giving the dispute a humanitarian bent.
The Reactions of Supporters to Halloween Satire
For political humor, Halloween offered a special platform. A little more detail was added to the fun when one Irish Twitter user dressed up like Donald Trump, complete with a plaster on her ear. In a reference to Trump’s viral garbage truck prank earlier in the week, Trump’s own family and fans joined in the fun by dressing like garbage bags.
In response to President Biden’s remark that Trump supporters were “garbage,” Trump got into a campaign-themed garbage truck during one event. Trump joked from the passenger seat of the vehicle, which was decked up with flags and campaign posters, “How do you like my garbage truck? This is a tribute to Joe Biden and Kamala. Despite being meant as comedy, the video showing Trump having trouble getting into the truck went viral very fast, generating remarks and memes from all sides of the political spectrum.
Politics’ Changing Face and Memes
With both Trump’s followers and detractors utilizing comedy to spread their ideas, his antics have turned into a treasure trove for meme makers. Both Republicans and Democrats reacted negatively to comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s humorous reference to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage” during a rally in Madison Square Garden. President Biden, who never backs down, responded sharply, sparking more internet disputes.
Pop Culture Meets Politics
There has never been a more obvious confrontation between pop culture and politics. Trump’s extravagant acts, as well as the memes and responses they generate, have made comedy an essential component of contemporary political discourse. Election season and Halloween this year have highlighted how viral moments increasingly dominate public discourse, bringing humor and controversy to the political arena.
