Friday Fun: The Clap Heard Round the World

(DISCLAIMER NOTE: Sorry for being so late, but as you might know from the news, KCMO and a good deal of the Midwest got hit with a triple-whammy weather-wise this week.  We first got hit with the dreaded freezing rain; then we got hit with a layer of sleet; then it was topped off by a little snow. 

(Today was the first day we got double-digit temperatures – but only in the teens.  I needed to take advantage of our “balmy” weather to work on getting my downhill driveway drivable – rather than slidable – as I haven’t left the house now in four days. End of Disclaimer.)

The Clap Heard Round the World

No doubt we’ve all seen Speaker Pelosi’s now famous “FU” clap to Twitler during his SOTU speech this past Tuesday.  (And in this instance, that “FU” is NOT the medical acronym for “Follow-Up”.)

But since it was such an iconic moment, I can’t help but feel we should memorialize it.

Pelosi has accomplished something few thought possible: she turned a clap into a viral art form.  I mean, who could imagine that she could use it to send a message of disdain, condescension, umbrage and even threats of revenge.  She clearly has become the new “Plaid Shirt Guy”.

And almost instantly it became a popular Internet Meme with many iterations, so let’s enjoy a few.

First, a quick review of Pelosi in action:

Some folks penned their observations about “The Clap”:

 

I liked the way he turned to her looking for approval.
– Did I read it good, Mrs. Pelosi?
– You did very well, Donnie. Now clear up the crayons and make sure your desk is tidy before recess.

WaPo Comment 1

I don’t understand all the analysis.  The dynamic is very clear: Grandma is applauding a three-year-old for not throwing his breakfast on the floor.

WaPo Comment 2

Some decided to take advantage of the cutout created for Photoshopping and have her appear in familiar scenes, just like Forrest Gump did:

Others decided to caption that famous photo:

 

And my favorite caption:

But as far as Trump’s SOTU speech, I think Twitler’s very own special guest, Joshua Trump, speaks for us all:

But I want to leave you with a strong positive note.

It’s been well documented that women rocked the vote in the 2018 midterms.  And on Tuesday they made a powerful statement dressed in white – joined by the in-your-face taunt of daughter, Tiffany Trump.

So it’s no wonder that I love the GIF that “Man In the Hoody” put together titled “she will rock u”.

I had hearing back in 1977 when Queen recorded “We Will Rock You”.  So just from the excellent visual cues in this GIF I was able to enjoy remembering the lyrics:

Stomp Stomp Clap

Stomp Stomp Clap

Stomp Stomp Clap

Stomp Stomp Clap

Stomp Stomp Clap

Stomp Stomp Clap

Buddy, you’re a boy, make a big noise

Playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday

You got mud on your face, you big disgrace

Kicking your can all over the place, singin’

We will, we will rock you

We will, we will rock you

she will rock u pic.twitter.com/Lsbnu182el

— m i t h (@ManInTheHoody) February 6, 2019

I can hardly wait to see what Speaker Pelosi will do to Twitler in SOTU #3 … assuming he’s even around for #3.