Suffice to say Trump Derangement Syndrome didn’t finish when “The Apprentice” star left the Oval Office.
Late evening comedians nonetheless feast on something tied to Donald Trump, actual or imagined (That helps them ignore the Biden administration’s calamitous yr in workplace).
Entire information cycles exist to maintain flimsy narratives meant to harm the previous President in play.
And, for choose comedians, any information merchandise is grist for extra Trump bashing.
The newest examples?
Jim Gaffigan, a previously impartial comedian who succumbed to Trump Derangement Syndrome like his friends, seized on Will Smith’s infamous Oscar slap to swat Trump.
The “King Richard” star smacked Oscar presenter Chris Rock through the March 27 ceremony after Rock quipped about Smith’s spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith, and her bald ‘do.
We dont deserve the brilliance of @chrisrock. When youre a star, they allow you to do it. You can do something, Donald Trump and Will Smith.”
There’s zero connection between Smith’s actions and something Trump-related. None. Yet Gaffigan shared that message together with his 3.2 million Twitter followers.
And then he had second ideas.
Gaffigan subsequently deleted the Tweet. Here, he seems to backpedal on his TDS-inspired “hot take.”
Okay unhealthy comparability on my half. I used to be attempting to make a degree but it surely doesn’t matter. FYI, i didn’t suppose the joke was good. I stated Chris Rock is good. I nonetheless do and we don’t deserve his brilliance. Please proceed to defend bodily assault. It says a lot. https://t.co/kl4euFg6Zp
Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) March 28, 2022
Nothing of the kind occurred with the so-called “King of All Media.” At least not but.
Howard Stern, who not resembles the free speech warrior who conquered terrestrial radio, made an identical argument from his satellite tv for pc perch.
Stern, understandably aghast at Smith’s actions, used the incident to smite his favorite target.
Where is safety? Not one individual got here out, as a result of hes Will Smith. This is how Trump will get away with s***.
Except President Trump doesn’t resort to violence. Sure, he’s filled with bluster on an excellent day, however he’s by no means attacked anybody like Smith did to Rock. He didn’t begin any new international conflicts whereas in workplace, both.
Absurd.
So why did Stern and Gaffigan say it? TDS helps clarify why. It’s additionally clear Stern loves the media consideration he will get since shifting to the Left within the Culture Wars. You received’t hear him raging towards free speech assaults or Big Tech censorship.
That received’t get him fawning headlines.
All he must do is bash Trump in any trend and he’s assured press protection.
