Disclaimer: For this post, the editor is relying on reporting by PolitiFact, but in this case, it seems they might have it right. A few people have taken to TikTok to express their disgust at Republican lawmakers in Florida dancing in the aisles after passing “anti-trans” legislation. PolitiFact says that’s not the case, though:
The dancing went down around 11 a.m., May 2, about 20 minutes before the House started on the day’s agenda, according to footage from The Florida Channel and Twitter.
Music is often played on the state House floor before the legislative session begins, state Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, told PolitiFact.
The House, for example, played the “Star Wars” anthem on May 4, a nod to the informal May the Fourth holiday the movie’s fans celebrate. (“May the Fourth be with you” is a pun on the famous “May the Force be with you” catchphrase.)
May 2 was Boots Day, a themed day on which lawmakers are encouraged to wear boots. To mark the occasion, the House music started with “Cha Cha Slide,” another line dance, before a Democratic lawmaker requested “Cupid Shuffle,” Eskamani said.
Boots Day? That explains it.
HAPPENING NOW: Florida lawmakers dance on House floor pic.twitter.com/nvEga2tJkL
— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) May 2, 2023
What is this, the “Repeal the 19th Amendment” Shuffle? https://t.co/FA3rUuqCMe
— Amygator 🐊 *not an actual alligator (@AmyA1A) May 2, 2023
Seismographs activated along the eastern seaboard.
— JWF (@JammieWF) May 2, 2023
Why are these women so cringe? pic.twitter.com/TJKdPW4bFK
— Marie Arf 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇨🇦 (@schwingcat) May 2, 2023
While you work two jobs and can’t put food on the table… pic.twitter.com/5CwqUMYaeY
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) May 5, 2023
I haven't seen content this engaging since the overworked, beleaguered pandemic ER workers hired a drone to shoot their highly-choreographed spontaneous dance party on the helipad. Truly stunning.
— BostonWriter (@bostonwriter) May 6, 2023
This makes me ill.
— BossyMother (@BossyMother) May 6, 2023
The kids get to play during recess. How cute.
— Marc Cooper (@Digitaldust43) May 6, 2023
— NickfromNJ (@NickfromN) May 6, 2023
This is real? This is our government?
— The Ronin ™️ (@TheRonin248) May 6, 2023
I think the guy in the Viking outfit was more respectful.
— Bill Lawrence 4ever Anti-Feudalist (@billlawr) May 6, 2023
I think that happens every time they share a good stock tip the day before the public finds out
— DJ Galt (@MonkDiving) May 4, 2023
Ahhhh… our Florida Democratic Party legislators. It boggles the mind that they thought this was a good look.
— Noyb (@Noyb2021) May 4, 2023
It’s as if they are collectively mocking us.
— “J” is for Justice (@reyno_lr) May 4, 2023
At least they were just dancing and not inciting an insurrection, for which they’d be heroes and invited to the White House. Whatever happened to decorum?
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How many people were shot in Chicago while Mayor Lori Lightfoot danced in this video? https://t.co/2v9yH1HX6T
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) January 30, 2023
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