Marjorie Taylor Greene’s attempted takedown blew up in her face and it’s perfect
Those most outspoken of outspoken Republicans, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert, appear locked in their very own arms race when it comes to comedy self-owns.
Just last month there was Greene’s reference to the ‘Gazpacho police’, then earlier this week Boebert outdid her by inventing the new rank of ‘Lieutenant Corporal’.
Greene has just nudged back in front, however, with this attempted takedown of conservative commentator Bill Kristol that blew up in her face due to a most unfortunate schoolboy error.
It began when Greene said this about President Joe Biden and the United States’ response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
We are playing with the same starting line up that abandoned Americans in Afghanistan, armed the Taliban, and got 13 killed.
Saudi talks to Xi but not Biden.
Biden is making a deal w/ Iran & they fired missiles towards our consulate.
This isn’t the team you bet on.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) March 16, 2022
Here’s what Bill Kristol had to say, suggesting Greene was ‘recommending betting against America’.
.@RepMTG recommends betting against America. https://t.co/6D7QWCiHDa
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) March 16, 2022
Greene’s response wasn’t the zinger she thought it was though.
Presumably she meant ‘commander in chief’ (oh, and it’s ‘you’re’, not ‘your’ while we’re at it).
And the mockery came thick and fast.
1.
It’s Commander-in-Chief, you vegetable.
— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) March 17, 2022
2.
I mean seriously, if anyone is going to say “commander and chief” it’s her. She literally has no idea it’s commander in chief and I’m zero percent surprised. https://t.co/kpKrkovHIZ
— Adam Kinzinger (@AdamKinzinger) March 17, 2022
3.
Commander AND Chief
“Your”, denotes possession.
“You’re”, is a contraction of “You are”.I’m a naturalized citizen; English is my second language. Yet I’ve managed to learn to navigate the intricacies and nuances of our language. What’s your excuse Congresswoman?
— Troy Raiven (@troyraiven) March 16, 2022
4.
“Commander and chief” is the head of the Gazpacho Police, where there are lieutenant corporals, as well.
All serving King John.
— Hopeoverfear2 (@Hopeoverfear2) March 16, 2022
5.
For the love of God, ma’am.
What has the English language done to offend you?
— Jean L.P. Jaurès ⚖️ (@pitgpitw1) March 16, 2022
6.
BREAKING: Internet bully from Georgia still can’t spell you’re.
— angryANGRYGoat (@Rob_roborob) March 16, 2022
7.
Welcome to America where you don’t even have to know the proper title of your president to serve in congress. Ok, please tell me America has not been dumbed down to some of the lowest levels in this modern day society (by the republican party I’ll add). Way to go @RepMTG ♀️ https://t.co/gDAOpLId9K
— Carly Lehwald (@CarlyELehwald) March 17, 2022
8.
oh sweetie you really do think it’s “commander and chief” don’t you
— shauna (@goldengateblond) March 16, 2022
9.
When the position becomes available, I will apply to be commander and chief of the gazpacho police. Or commander and chef. Whichever. https://t.co/jb5m7xhVWX
— Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) March 17, 2022
To conclude …
It’s “commander and chief” at Gazpacho police, but here on Earth, It’s Commander In Chief, genius.
— (@ChidiNwatu) March 16, 2022
And if you like it particularly straight-talking.
“Commander and chief”.
Beyond parody.
It’s “Commander-IN-Chief” you unbelievable moron.
Fucking hell. pic.twitter.com/zBJvEht9GY
— Holly Figueroa O’Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) March 16, 2022
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