Donald Trump Subjected to Numerous 'You're Fired' Tweets in Wake of Projected Loss
11/07/2020 06:53 pm EST
Predictable Irony
In most cases, Twitter users did not fail to note that the "you're fired" jokes were predictable, and many tried to make them with a hint of irony. Still, the fact remained that the line was simply too apt to pass up on this occasion.
Celebrities
Everyone from Jordan Peele to Stephen King was primed and ready to post Trump's old catchphrase when the moment came, and they did not disappoint.
Subversion
Predicting the slew of "you're fired" tweets coming, some people — particularly comedians — looked for ways to subvert the joke and turn it on its head. Podcaster Griffin McElroy, who has been purposefully absent for Twitter for years now, even dropped back in to for a fan-favorite "your fried."
Knowingly Ironic
Many people were so overjoyed to have Trump out of office that they posted cliche slogans, acknowledging that they were overdone, yet feeling vindicated by the occasion.
Public Declaration
Some took it way beyond social media, including the mysterious airplane pilot who flew a "you're fired" banner over Orlando, Florida. Stunts like this seemed to get extra points for the forethought that went into them.
Political Cartoons
Trump's presidency has been a wild ride for political cartoonists, and on the day Biden was projected as winner, many turned to old stand-bys like "you're fired" for the climactic punch line. In many cases, it was analogous for the American people, such as the Statue of Liberty who delivered this line.
Whole Team
Finally, many users pointed out that it was not just Trump leaving the White House, but his whole administration, and more. Many were eager to see cabinet members, advisers and un-elected appointees on their way out along with the president.
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