Arguably the one of the best things about social media is the ability to be able to see peoples’ reactions to an event live. The 2016 presidential debates were no exception with memes, tweets, and images going viral immediately as they occurred. Here’s a collection of some of the best social media reactions to #DebateNight.
#TrumpBookReport
The Internet quickly swooped on Trump’s rhetoric during the second presidential debate—claiming that his logic was similar to a child’s book report. Within minutes, Twitter was swarming with these hilarious proposals.
#RejectedTrumpTVShows
This trend started out as a Trump-bashing one, poking fun at his many idiosyncrasies, but soon turned into a hashtag used by both sides. Which side used it better?
#ImWithKer
All those disappointed by the debate and by either candidate turned to an unexpected hero…Kermit the Frog.
Lawrence Police Department taking security measures
Was this a response to a number of calls? An emergency precaution? We’re left hanging after this interesting tweet by a police department in Kansas.
And finally, arguably the best figure to emerge from the debates…Ken Bone
Why Twitter latched onto this innocent man in a red sweater remains a mystery. Yet Bone’s question about environmental policy captured the web and led to a cascade of memes, costumes, and… a pizza menu? Go figure.
What was your favorite social media reaction to the debates?
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