The 2020 campaign season is in full swing, with the Iowa caucuses just around the corner. With that, we have an early leader for the “most awkward video of the week” recognition.
Cringiest 14 seconds I’ve seen in a very long time.
— Kamila (@Splodge_Humbug) January 21, 2020
Does Pete Buttigieg’s attempt to get some reaction from his audience this week remind you of anything?
Buttigieg pleads with silent crowd in Iowa to cheer for him: “come on” pic.twitter.com/7HA2Tj2AKS
— Mike Joyce (@mjoyce317) January 21, 2020
Such a weird moment pic.twitter.com/m3QYAJ3OIG
— ωεαşεζøίɗ (@WeaselFidget) January 21, 2020
Ring any bells? For many, it brought back memories of a particular Republican candidate early in the 2016 campaign:
Jeb! 2020 pic.twitter.com/19fCHKXqsH
— Erik Soderstrom (@soderstrom) January 22, 2020
At least Jeb said, “Please.” pic.twitter.com/5cMt7fQt4r
— Gege (@Pomquat) January 22, 2020
Hey @PeteButtigieg pic.twitter.com/0kQmSOWrYB
— Ryan Nelson-Cain ?? (@SweetCainMusic) January 21, 2020
Here are both moments for comparison:
Mayor Pete and Jeb Bush. Please clap.pic.twitter.com/OK2CtzoCeF
— Don Salmon (@dijoni) January 22, 2020
And with that, a new nickname was born:
ButtiJeb
— Jesse Jae Hoon (@jessejaehoon) January 21, 2020
LOL.
