Bizarrely, I saw some conservatives on social media claim that that clap was genuine and that Trump had finally won her over. The wilful self-delusion never stops.
Initially, (not having seen the source video, and partly because of the stylization of the image) I thought Pelosi was being dipicted with her hands held together in the shape of a gun, pretending to shoot Trump. I though “Wow, that’s pretty edgy!” I thought this was a strictly artistic representation of an artist’s editorial comment, not an actuAL
As I was saying above, before I’d learned about or seen the source material, I’d thought this was just an artist’s view of what they imagined Pelosi might have been thinking. Shows you what was going on in my head! The actuality is much more satisfying. And less actionable…
That clap was delicious, but the little wink at the end made it perfect. Like a parent patronising an annoyingly dull infant.
Bizarrely, I saw some conservatives on social media claim that that clap was genuine and that Trump had finally won her over. The wilful self-delusion never stops.
Trump, turning to Nancy: Didya see, didya see, Mommy! I did it!
Nancy, indulgingly and sarcastically: Yes, dear, good for you. Now run along.
Initially, (not having seen the source video, and partly because of the stylization of the image) I thought Pelosi was being dipicted with her hands held together in the shape of a gun, pretending to shoot Trump. I though “Wow, that’s pretty edgy!” I thought this was a strictly artistic representation of an artist’s editorial comment, not an actuAL
Blast. Pressed “Post” too soon!
As I was saying above, before I’d learned about or seen the source material, I’d thought this was just an artist’s view of what they imagined Pelosi might have been thinking. Shows you what was going on in my head! The actuality is much more satisfying. And less actionable…
She is one amazing woman.
Kristjan @ 3 – Pelosi’s daughter tweeted pretty much saying that.