Yikes.
On Friday, we told you about this awful video filmed in the White House featuring Joe Biden and the Jonas Brothers that used the popular “Joe Byron” TikTok meme to push vaccinations. ICYMI, here it is again:
Dinner plans @POTUS? pic.twitter.com/v1WynwwakI
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) December 17, 2021
But what we didn’t know at the time was that the original audio for the meme is actually a homeless guy asking the president to buy him dinner. From journo Hunter Walker:
“We all realize this is basically the White House and a major pop band essentially making memes mocking a homeless person right? Personally, I’d rather see solutions for public housing coming from the White House than memes mocking the homeless.”
We all realize this is basically the White House and a major pop band essentially making memes mocking a homeless person right? Personally, I'd rather see solutions for public housing coming from the White House than memes mocking the homeless. https://t.co/gJL3nF5uIk
— Hunter Walker (@hunterw) December 19, 2021
Here’s the background on the man in the meme:
Here's the story behind this. I love the sidetalk videos where people are partying with Spiderman. They make me homesick. However, some of the stuff – including what was highlighted by the WH – doesn't feel entirely kind. https://t.co/y6o1I2O7WM
— Hunter Walker (@hunterw) December 19, 2021
Great job, Mr. President:
There is certain humor that is funny within a community that isn't at all funny when deployed by the rich and powerful.
— Hunter Walker (@hunterw) December 19, 2021
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Related:
David Hogg is not amused with Joe Biden's Jonas Brothers video to promote boosters https://t.co/WQFKKDukiO
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) December 18, 2021
