Michael Bloomberg Just Shook A Dog's Snout Like A Person's Hand, And People Are Divided Over It
With less than a week before the nation's first caucuses and primaries, most of the 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates are spending every moment of their free time in Iowa, courting voters.
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, however, entered the race late and has decided instead to skip the campaign's opening contests, instead focusing on the states which will vote on Super Tuesday.
While in Vermont, Bloomberg tried a pretty unorthodox campaigning technique when he was introduced to a dog.
While campaigning in Burlington, Vermont yesterday, Fmr. Mayor Michael Bloomberg met a dog. #Campaign2020 https://t.co/AKAj8nMZhv— Nicole Sganga (@Nicole Sganga) 1580242730.0
After shaking a man's hand, Bloomberg kept the momentum going by shaking a dog's mouth.
I regret to inform you that Mike Bloomberg attempted to shake a dog’s mouth. https://t.co/hKsagJ4xAf— Christopher J. Hale (@Christopher J. Hale) 1580243889.0
Yes, you read that correctly.
He shook the dog's mouth.
https://t.co/we30uZ81dG https://t.co/w8m2t7yEES— CJ Fogler (@CJ Fogler) 1580245323.0
Is ... is this the first dog Mike Bloomberg has ever met? https://t.co/CogHuMzoMH— Shaker Samman (@Shaker Samman) 1580245216.0
I'm a lifelong cat person, and even I know that that's not how dogs work. https://t.co/PWHFkvgJvP— Jonathon Owen (@Jonathon Owen) 1580245293.0
On Twitter, Bloomberg was mercilessly roasted for his strange greeting.
"How do you do, fellow mammal?" https://t.co/QX9yuArpCg— Orli Matlow (@Orli Matlow) 1580245256.0
Just your normal political campaigner, shakin’ mouths and kissin’ baby strollers (via @RobynUrback) https://t.co/3YZworE1gW— Jason Markusoff (@Jason Markusoff) 1580244985.0
That is, without question, the weirdest way to pet a dog ever https://t.co/Z10NeVKjeO— Matt Vereen (@Matt Vereen) 1580244447.0
Maybe we should all be shaking dogs by the mouth?
Is Bloomberg a genius?
little known fact, a snoot-shake is the correct way to greet all dogs https://t.co/wtoOsC6BJU— Natasha Bertrand (@Natasha Bertrand) 1580245328.0
Anyone criticizing this is absolutely just envious of Bloomberg’s dog handling instincts. This is just a textbook e… https://t.co/uFLJvNpGMM— Daniel Foster (@Daniel Foster) 1580245102.0
Some people did point out that many dogs don't mind some light wrestling.
@chrisjollyhale I don't even like Bloomberg, but this is endearing as hell.— His Excellency Bishop Ydstie-Smirnov (@His Excellency Bishop Ydstie-Smirnov) 1580244898.0
@1onic1 @chrisjollyhale @zerohedge that's what I said I play with my dog that way too— Karen Walker for VP (@Karen Walker for VP) 1580245034.0
I rise to defend Bloomberg's dog interaction. I have no idea what his dog experience level is but many dogs, especi… https://t.co/ZkHRUlDdV8— Clara Jeffery (@Clara Jeffery) 1580270176.0
Others, however, were ready to revolt.
I have never been more upset in my life https://t.co/dyH6o4gqns— Lyta Scold (@Lyta Scold) 1580246182.0
impeach bloomberg in advance https://t.co/bVNIllviNs— welcome home space girl (@welcome home space girl) 1580246387.0
This is what an alien would do upon meeting a dog while thinking it’s the human thing to do https://t.co/3ihrP21Qnx— Supriya Dwivedi (@Supriya Dwivedi) 1580245271.0
No matter which side of the issue you fall on, the video is certainly hard to look away from.
Help, I can’t stop watching the video of Bloomberg and the dog— Elise Foley (@Elise Foley) 1580245561.0
The campaigns are getting into full swing now.
Surely snout shaking won't be the strangest thing we see between now and November.
Michael Bloomberg Tried To Make A Joke About 'Jeopardy!' Champ Ken Jennings, And Jennings Roasted Him For It
It seems Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire who decided to buy his way into the Democratic Presidential Primary long after all the other candidates began running, was watching the Democratic Debate on January 14 and decided to send a joking tweet.
The subject of the tweet, recent winner of Jeopardy!'s "Greatest of All Time" competition Ken Jennings, made it clear how he felt being used by Bloomberg to gain support.
Remember, tonight’s winner goes on to face defending champion Ken Jennings. #DemDebate— Team Bloomberg (@Team Bloomberg) 1579057832.0
Remember, defending champion Ken Jennings wants you to vote for Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren. https://t.co/aTwXK85iym— Ken Jennings (@Ken Jennings) 1579066013.0
Twitter is a fan of shade in all its forms, and Jennings's tweet was no exception.
@KenJennings @chrislhayes https://t.co/ArWPiPhrrX— FireDonaldTrump 🆘 🇺🇸 (@FireDonaldTrump 🆘 🇺🇸) 1579066186.0
Ken Jennings dunking on Michael Bloomberg could just as easily be something out of a strange dream from my childhoo… https://t.co/IshOhrodVl— K. Rambo (@K. Rambo) 1579075187.0
@KenJennings @MikeBloomberg Well great googly moogly, you have just won twitter, today. Again. https://t.co/rEeuGnAYmD— IrishGoddess (@IrishGoddess) 1577753369.0
People used the opportunity to speak out in favor of their candidates of choice.
@KenJennings https://t.co/Zt7dkXmSn4— Adam Koenig (@Adam Koenig) 1579066536.0
@KenJennings Ken, you nailed it exactly! And I want those two on the same ticket. This fighting between the… https://t.co/LPO9DoiwRt— Joe Calexit (@Joe Calexit) 1579068425.0
@KenJennings I promise to vote blue no matter who gets the nomination. @ewarren has my primary vote.— Timmy Dreamer (@Timmy Dreamer) 1579066852.0
@KenJennings Ken, you surprise me. I had you pegged as a Klobuchar guy.— M. Tullius Cicero (@M. Tullius Cicero) 1579066184.0
Others wished Jennings would keep his political opinions to himself.
@KenJennings Please don’t mix politics and @Jeopardy!!— Shelly (@Shelly) 1579069051.0
@KenJennings @BeckyIB Note to the GOAT ... we don’t care one iota who you want us to vote for!! Seriously!?— Patticosh (@Patticosh) 1579067525.0
@KenJennings Well, at least we know Ken has a limit to his intelligence. :)— Greg (@Greg) 1579067003.0
This isn't the first time Jennings has used Twitter to poke fun at the Bloomberg campaign.
As president, I'll turn the East Room into an open office plan, where I’ll sit with our team. I’ll use the Oval O… https://t.co/typEL2XC39— Mike Bloomberg (@Mike Bloomberg) 1577746142.0
hey @MikeBloomberg Shane in accounting is clipping his nails at his desk AGAIN— Ken Jennings (@Ken Jennings) 1577753176.0
running against bloomberg on the anti-open office slate https://t.co/LBiiIxwfyF— 🦉 kate woodpecker 🦉 (@🦉 kate woodpecker 🦉) 1577747943.0
Know your audience, Mr. Bloomberg. It seems Ken Jennings is not a huge fan.