• mfed1122@discuss.tchncs.de
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    Shit like this is why he’s so hard to beat. It pains me to say it, but this is objectively the most relatable thing a modern president has ever done

    Edit: Am I really getting downvoted just because I said something very slightly positive about one particular action Trump took? Even though I made it clear that I don’t like him? Hopefully there’s some other reason I’m missing or some of y’all are crazy. Like, I fucking hate Trump… But that doesn’t mean its physically impossible for there to be something relatable about this one particular thing or something. I’m just pointing out that this is why he still manages to retain so much support. Not saying that’s reasonable. Jeez

    • TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      What are you doing in your life that being swarmed with reporters while receiving delivery slop food is a relatable experience?

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        I just mean getting the McDonald’s delivery, of course. It may not be super relatable, but can you think of something more relatable done by a modern president? Especially if we stipulate that it was not done as just a completely manufactured publicity stunt - because I feel like this really was a case of Trump just wanting McDonald’s.

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          can you think of something more relatable done by a modern president?

          Eating an ice cream cone at an ice cream shop.

          That’s 1000 times more relatable than door dashing shitty drive through.

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            Damn yo the two examples of how a leader of a nation can seem to appear to live a life somewhat similar to the citizens are [Eat Cheap Food]?

            Man, the bar is so low, huh?

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            The missing ingredient in those stunts, to me, is that I just don’t buy that the president really wanted that ice cream enough to stop in for some even though it was unusual. Whereas I totally buy that Trump would randomly want McDonald’s and not care whether doordashing it is reasonable or appropriate

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              There’s more of a reason to stop at an ice cream shop than there is to ever door dash McDonald’s.

              Ice cream shops are enjoyable. Soft serve always tastes better than scooped ice cream in a cone. More flavor options at an ice cream shop. Small batch homemade ice cream will always be superior to any chain ice cream.

              It makes 1000 times more sense to stop at an ice cream shop than it does to door dash shitty McDonald’s.

              You’re grasping at straws here. Nothing about this is relatable to the average American, unless you’ve got brain damage.

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            I assume you’re referring to the paragraph I read before commenting:

            The publicly unscheduled but clearly scripted press event played out just after noon as the press pool was ushered to the front door of the White House to watch the president of the United States grin and receive two large bags of McDonalds from a delivery driver who then turned to reporters and praised the GOP’s move to end taxes on tipped wages in 2025.

            And this is why I said completely manufactured, because it seems like the reason McDonald’s was chosen is simply because Trump wanted McDonald’s - though I acknowledge this is debatable, its possible he plays it up for Americana vibes. The delivery order is still real, although her commentary is of course fake.

            Again, I’m not saying that it’s rational for this to relatable, or that the fact that its relatable ought to endear us to Trump legitimately, I’m just saying that to me it seems that it IS relatable whether that makes sense or not, and his ability to inject his own self into these stunts is part of what makes him hard to defeat politically.

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      Putting aside that The Idiot simply would not recognize decorum if he choked on it - Bill Clinton jogged to McDonalds.

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        Oooh okay yes that’s a good point. Although I still think removing the jogging component makes it more relatable for most Americans, lol

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        For sure not relatable to everyone, nothing is. But lots of Americans doordash their McDonald’s. And its not something we picture a president or even a wealthy person doing. That’s what makes it humanizing at the very least, if not relatable

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          Doordashing fast food just boggles my mind. I mean a good pizza or chinese place is a bit healthier, better tasting, and cheaper to have delivered. If your lucky there are a few other things with delivery menus around to.

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            Yeah I feel ya. But objectively, doing so is hugely popular. The fact McDonald’s has special packaging just for it really goes to show what a huge part of their income its become.

            I don’t think going to church makes any sense either, but there’s no denying that being seen doing so makes you relatable to a good chunk of the country. (Although not as big a chunk as some may like to pretend…)

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          You’re still wrong about it being in any way relatable even to the pig-ignorant shit-heads that vote for him. It’s propaganda is what it is.