All articles tagged with #mockery
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bleacher Report
Cal mocked North Carolina and Bill Belichick with humorous scoreboard messages during a game, following UNC's support statements for Belichick amid rumors of a contract buyout; this is part of a series of playful jabs from opponents after UNC's losses this season.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by New York Post
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized 'South Park' for mocking her appearance in a recent episode, calling the show lazy and petty, while the White House dismissed the show as irrelevant. The episode depicted her as a Botox-loving ICE agent, which she did not watch, citing a busy schedule. The show had previously featured an ICE recruitment ad using its own content.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
Jon Stewart mocked Donald Trump's recent golf tournament wins at his Palm Beach golf club, joking about Trump's golfing abilities and attire on "The Daily Show." Stewart ridiculed Trump's post about his victories on Truth Social and also poked fun at Trump's civil fraud trial in New York. The comedian's mockery of Trump's golfing triumphs comes amid ongoing jabs at both Trump and Joe Biden since his return to The Daily Show in February.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Jennifer Lopez's go-to bodega order, featured in a clip from her film "This Is Me ... Now: A Love Story," has sparked mockery from New Yorkers on TikTok. In the clip, Lopez mentions ordering a ham and cheese on a roll, a small bag of chips, and an unspecified orange drink, leading to confusion and ridicule from locals who attempted to replicate her order at a Bronx bodega. TikTokers criticized the generic nature of the order and emphasized the importance of customization when ordering from a bodega, ultimately questioning the authenticity of Lopez's bodega preferences.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
President Joe Biden sarcastically congratulated Donald Trump on his golfing achievements at his Florida club, with others also mocking Trump's bragging. Trump has a history of boasting about his golfing prowess and has faced accusations of cheating on the course, including from boxer Oscar De La Hoya and rock star Alice Cooper.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hindustan Times
Eric Trump claimed that every lender ignored their appeal for a $454 million bond in his father's New York fraud case, stating that top insurance executives laughed at him. As the deadline approaches, Attorney General Letitia James is prepared to confiscate Donald Trump's assets if the bond is not secured. The internet mocked Eric Trump's remarks, while Trump's legal team is working hard to secure the bond ahead of the deadline.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
President Joe Biden mocked Donald Trump's financial struggles at a campaign event, jokingly telling a man with crushing debt that he couldn't help him, addressing him as "Donald." This comes as Trump faces challenges in paying off his $464 million bond from a fraud case and potential asset seizure by the New York Attorney General. Biden's joke was also repeated at the Gridiron Club dinner, known for humor and satire.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
President Joe Biden made a joke at a campaign event in Dallas, mocking Donald Trump's financial struggles, referencing his debt and recent legal issues. Biden's joke comes as Trump faces challenges in paying off a $464 million bond from a fraud case and a $92 million bond from a defamation case, with the New York Attorney General moving to seize his assets if he fails to pay by Monday's deadline. Biden also used the joke at the Gridiron Club dinner, known for humor and skits.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Former President Donald Trump's mockery of President Biden's stutter at a recent rally has upset people who stutter, bringing back painful memories of childhood bullying and humiliation. The incident has sparked emotional reactions from individuals who stutter and professionals in the field, with many expressing distress and disappointment at the former president's actions. Trump's spokesman defended the remarks, attributing them to criticism of Biden's mental state.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Jimmy Fallon mocked Donald Trump's claim that the recent stock market highs are due to him, jokingly attributing the market's success to Trump's baseless election denial. The audience responded warmly to Fallon's jibe, emphasizing the "not not" in reference to Trump's denial.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Stephen Colbert mocked Donald Trump's closing argument tirade in his civil fraud trial, where Trump launched into a rapid-fire rant against the case in court, claiming he should be paid damages and calling the case a "fraud on me." Colbert teased Trump for potentially losing $370 million and never being able to do business in New York again, mimicking Trump's speech and hand gestures. The civil fraud trial, which lasted 11 weeks, is now coming to a close, with a verdict expected by the end of the month.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
During a campaign speech in Newton, Iowa, former President Donald Trump derided the late Sen. John McCain for his opposition to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Trump's comments, which mocked McCain's physical disability resulting from his war injury, have sparked controversy and criticism. This incident occurred as Trump continues his efforts for the 2024 presidential campaign.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
During an event in Iowa, former President Donald Trump mocked President Joe Biden's childhood stutter, inaccurately imitating him stuttering over the word "democracy," despite Biden not having done so in his speech. Trump's personal attack follows a pattern of ridiculing individuals with disabilities, a tactic he has employed throughout his career. Biden, who has openly discussed his efforts to overcome his stutter, emphasizes empathy and has used his experience to connect with others facing similar challenges. Trump's remarks came after Biden's campaign speech, which framed the upcoming election as a battle for American democracy and criticized Trump's actions surrounding the January 6 insurrection.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dexerto
Overwatch 2 players are mocking Blizzard over their free holiday gift, a weapon charm, sarcastically stating that the developers really went "all out." Some players expressed nostalgia for the previous Christmas loot boxes, which are no longer available due to the game's transition to a battle pass system.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Calls for an apology are growing after Saturday Night Live (SNL) aired a cold open sketch mocking GOP Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for her criticism of elite college presidents over anti-Semitism. The sketch, which attempted to make light of the college presidents' testimony, received little laughter and drew criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. Many are calling for SNL to apologize for missing the mark and prioritizing "woke" humor over addressing the leaders' failure to denounce harassment. The sketch has been described as "vile" and "appalling," with accusations of anti-Semitism. SNL creator Lorne Michaels, who is Jewish, has not commented on the controversy.