We asked the other day which would get more coverage in the pages of the Washington Post: first lady Melania Trump’s remarks at a town hall on the opioid epidemic or those red Christmas trees which decorate one hallway in the White House?
It’s pretty clear.
The first piece we saw, under Reliable Sources, was “All the nightmares inspired by the White House’s blood-red Christmas trees,” by Avi Selk.
It’s still a month until Christmas, but at the Trump White House, it’s never too early to start inducing flashbacks to phantasmal nightmares from our shared cultural memory. https://t.co/6AQs0QpxJa
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 27, 2018
Then, under Opinions, came “You are in Melania Trump’s nightmare forest. Keep to the path.”
You are in Melania Trump’s nightmare forest. Keep to the path.
Walk faster, says @Petridishes.
Don't be afraid. The trees would smell it. https://t.co/BJmkG8K0hp pic.twitter.com/FbcKdUbHPS
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 28, 2018
That same day, from columnist Monica Hesse we read about the trees and how they look like props from “The Babadook.”
Perspective: Look, maybe this just isn’t Melania Trump’s thing. But that’s fine. https://t.co/lBL5kAtrrB
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 28, 2018
Enough, right? Hell no! Now it’s Thursday and we’re being treated to a piece pointing out European beliefs associated with red Christmas trees. No, seriously:
Melania chose red Christmas trees for the White House. In Europe, that’s a bad sign. https://t.co/KSW7q2vAaI
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 29, 2018
Outside the U.S., the color red has been associated with sick Christmas trees — thank you so much, brave firefighters, for keeping our democracy from dying in darkness.
OFFS ?
— Politically Agnostic (@joeleyare) November 29, 2018
We don’t care what Europe thinks… we have proved that time and time again…
— Adam Strange (@Till_Daddy) November 29, 2018
Inside the U.S. No one thinks you are news
— James Humphreys ?? (@BPratto) November 29, 2018
We are not in Europe. The red trees are beautiful. How about covering the Epstein story, child trafficking, the pedophile problem in the world. You know, real news?
— IrritatedWoman™ (@irritatedwoman) November 30, 2018
They aren’t capable
— JACK (@ksplowboy) November 30, 2018
Last time I checked the White House was in the United States. Pretty sure Europe has enough to worry about!
— Bonnie Boyer (@BonnieB72110942) November 29, 2018
We are America. Try again?
— Kambree Kawahine Koa (@KamVTV) November 29, 2018
We aren't in Europe. We settled that back in 1776
— Chris (@ChrisMears00) November 29, 2018
Great reporting, really. Important stuff. Good job with that. ???
— Skalded (@Skalded) November 29, 2018
Just be honest. You'd bitch about the trees no matter what color they were.
— BossyRobynn (@Robynn9436) November 29, 2018
I don't wanna hear ANY more from ANYONE working at the MF WaPo talking about how Republicans made a scandal over Obama's tan suit after this BS #MediaBias #TrumpDerangementSyndrome #Melania
— (((L.N. Smithee))) (@LNSmithee) November 29, 2018
Rubbish. I’m in Europe & this was the Christmas tree in London’s Victoria & Albert Museum a few years ago. pic.twitter.com/weBQEKc575
— Clare (@BattlementClare) November 29, 2018
London, Paris, Vienna. pic.twitter.com/MQ5Og7wZQF
— Clare (@BattlementClare) November 29, 2018
Omg 2012 red Christmas tree in Paris https://t.co/tRBPPLbbcO
— ?☀️connie? (@connie_tompkins) November 29, 2018
Oh my Kohl’s did it too! This is America! pic.twitter.com/XnqoLA2USt
— Chris Glidewell (@cglidewell11) November 30, 2018
Trying to nit pick and find anything to hate her, this is ridiculous! You people are the reason there is division in this country! You feed the readers horseshit articles that warp minds and trigger hate toward anyone not in your viewpoint. Go to hell.
— Blueshirts United (@RangersUnited94) November 30, 2018
Related:
The Washington Post will not let go of Melania Trump’s horrifying ‘nightmare forest’ https://t.co/0j5qpzHlxy
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) November 29, 2018
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