Breaking news: GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump ate KFC with a fork and knife.
The Republican presidential hopeful was in his private jet, after spending the evening in Pennsylvania for a rally, when he tweeted this picture to relay what a good time he had.
Great afternoon in Ohio & a great evening in Pennsylvania – departing now. See you tomorrow Virginia! pic.twitter.com/jQTQYBFpdb
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 2, 2016
Now, you’ll notice Trump has the biggest shit-eating grin he’s ever given on his leathery face and it’s probably because he gets to chow down on a bucket of chicken made with the colonel’s 11 famous spices.
His set-up is weird. It looks like Trump has a full bucket of chicken, as one single piece is on his paper plate. Under the plate are napkins and more plates. Meanwhile, salt and pepper shakers sit nearby. The most abnormal aspect of the dinner is Trump eating KFC with a fork and knife. I mean, does anybody actually do that? It’s FINGER LICKING GOOD, not UTENSIL LICKING GOOD.
Look at the jubilation in Trump’s face. This man loves KFC.
Internet folks’, as they do, had lots of feelings on the 70-year-old chowing down on KFC with a fork and knife.
There were comparisons made.
https://twitter.com/BobbyBigWheel/status/760300334325571584
I don't even understand the mechanics. Might as well eat with your feet.
— z a c (@zaccrain) August 2, 2016
There were appropriate calls for a new KFC Colonel. Sorry Jim Gaffigan.
https://twitter.com/seanoconnz/status/760302978276347904
Was Trump trying to appeal to voters?
https://twitter.com/darrenwells/status/760302646422937600
https://twitter.com/gilbertjasono/status/760303035742576640
There were questions regarding Trump’s KFC eating habits.
Does Trump never wear his wedding ring or just when he's eating fried chicken with a fork? https://t.co/KdoHw1Pmwz
— Matt McCabe (@mmccabe) August 2, 2016
Some thought he should be disqualified for the sin.
Whatever you think about Trump, eating KFC with a knife and fork should disqualify him to be president. https://t.co/hjIvk7rbMf
— shauna (@goldengateblond) August 2, 2016
There were questions about his greasy, cheap chicken of choice.
Donald Trump is a racist xenophobic egotist who could lead America to ruin but worst of all he eats KFC over Popeyes https://t.co/1k45a8n5nC
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) August 2, 2016
Finally, there were those who draw the line with Trump’s cutlery use.
Okay, I've tolerated a lot Trump tonight. But I'm drawing the line at eating fried chicken with a knife & fork. #Bye https://t.co/cbbs3paeSA
— FAandFO 🗣 🇺🇦 🌻 🏳️🌈 (@RSeanStewart) August 2, 2016
To be fair to Trump, this is way better when he exclaimed “I love Hispanics!” while eating his overpriced, disgusting-looking taco bowl. He needs to remember former Republican nominee candidate John Kaisch’s campaign took a massive hit due to photos released showing him eating pizza with a fork. That was unfathomable. This is puzzling. The foods were not made for utensils, guys.
Trump was probably trying to relate to working-class voters by chowing down some fast food. But, the message is hard to take seriously, when he’s eating it with a fork and knife while on a private jet. Trump gonna’ Trump.
