You have to understand that these people are clinging to anything they can use to identify others who are in their in-group. MAGA hats, diapers, and now ear coverings.
There was a movie in 2008, "the Wave" (German: die Welle) about a teacher who wants to show his class how easily it is to start fascism by just let everyone wear white shirts for school.
It's the symbolic items from the same tier or color to identify a group, which makes it dangerous.
I share your doubts regarding his financial wellbeing, which is why I included the question mark in braces. But the main point is that he's perceived as rich by those people.
There are many creatures in nature that warn others that they are toxic or dangerous by having bright colors, warning sounds or by wearing little red hats.
If a TV drama did this with a Presidential candidate who had a cult-like grip on his followers to the point that they wore the same bandage as him, critics would say it was too on-the-nose.
The interesting thing about this to me is that they're doing it in solidarity with Trump and to draw attention to the assassination attempt, but 1) he wasn't really injured significantly, 2) the assassination attempt seems to not have had a political motive. So, there's not much to show solidarity for, and there's no enemy they're calling out.
I just picture someone with a legitimate ear injury having to go to Walmart and getting praised and followed around like Brian from "Life of Brian".
"No I'm not a Trump supporter, I just nicked my ear doing yard work! Stop following me! Go away! Leave me ALONE!"
I was just about to reference the waving of a sandal from Life of Brian lol. These people in the picture are a few gourds short.
It also came to my mind.
Pop a vote blue sticker on it, confuse the lot of them.
— You are all individuals!
— We are all individuals!
— I’m not.
— Shh!
The same people couldn't wear a face mask to save the lives of their relatives.
Don't forget that some also wore yellow stars because apparently hygiene=genocide.
Well, it does, kinda, but not in the way they think it does.
wAkE uP sHeEpLe
The level of projection when calling others sheep.
One of those things that always boggles my mind.
Edit not you that I'm replying to, but the people IRL that called people sheep.
The difference is they were told to wear a mask, which means they are standing up for their "rights" by not doing it.
The ear thing is to show how dedicated they are to the "cause," which is essentially opposition to what "the other side" is doing.
I didn't think the MAGAs could find a stupider fashion accessory than those dumb, red hats but somehow, they found a way.
Life, uh, finds a way.
Remember the diapers?
It is my
regretpleasure to inform you yes, Yes and Yes.I haven't been keeping up with the news much, I know about Trump's ear but... Is the top image for real, are people actually doing this in the US?
yes, yes they are https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-style-ear-bandages-are-new-trend-republican-national-convention-2024-07-18/
You have to understand that these people are clinging to anything they can use to identify others who are in their in-group. MAGA hats, diapers, and now ear coverings.
Cults do the same thing and for the same reason.
It’s the same virtue signaling they make fun of others for doing.
There was a movie in 2008, "the Wave" (German: die Welle) about a teacher who wants to show his class how easily it is to start fascism by just let everyone wear white shirts for school.
It's the symbolic items from the same tier or color to identify a group, which makes it dangerous.
It's the stigmata of the anti-Christ
Trump wears a bandage, they follow.
Trump wears a diaper, crickets.
They actually wore diapers for a quick minute there.
They did?!
Well of course they fucking did.
Yup.
I am sure someone shit themselves to really own the libs.
We are living in the dumbest timeline.
That poor sheep did not have any choice. I cannot say the same about other characters in this picture.
Those real bandages? If so, what a waste of resources.
They want to be him. Like they are dreaming they are Trump?
Or I can't really imagine why they'd do it.
Imagine aspiring to be a fat, old, rapist, orange loser 😂
But he's a rich(?) fat old rapist and orange loser.
Is he even rich? He has more debt than money at this point.
I share your doubts regarding his financial wellbeing, which is why I included the question mark in braces. But the main point is that he's perceived as rich by those people.
He's still better off than a lot of his voters
Support, I guess. Like shaving your head in support of someone who undergoes chemo therapy.
Those people with no empathy?
Do not pretend that you understand the complex shitstorm that is the maga mind
How to identify yourself as an idiot, step 1
There are many creatures in nature that warn others that they are toxic or dangerous by having bright colors, warning sounds or by wearing little red hats.
Jesus this is so creepy and weird
If a TV drama did this with a Presidential candidate who had a cult-like grip on his followers to the point that they wore the same bandage as him, critics would say it was too on-the-nose.
Look, it's the
dsheep state.Definite dsheep state, like how the family name used to be Dtrump.
I don't understand, it's the same picture
Mike Lindell should sell these as My Ear Pillow.
Where they go one, they go all
#Tampon Don
I read on the poster "make America wrong again"... Sounds appropriate
Ha. Who's the sheep now.
The interesting thing about this to me is that they're doing it in solidarity with Trump and to draw attention to the assassination attempt, but 1) he wasn't really injured significantly, 2) the assassination attempt seems to not have had a political motive. So, there's not much to show solidarity for, and there's no enemy they're calling out.
Sheep doing a stare down the camera too like am I a joke to you
Single sheep rendition of "the nutcracker" feat cameraman.
That's a fine looking sheep
I believe he has downgraded to a standard bandaid or two. What will MAGAs next move be?
Nice one!
May dear leader notice me
The irony is that this a repost. Not trying to be rude or anything. It's just ironic
yall took too long on this one, should've been doing this from the moment the covid shit was found out to be a CIA plot.
Eeeeeeeoooohhh vida de gado
povo marcado é
povo feliz~
[musical brazilian noises]
Neon lights, noble prize, when the mirror speaks, the reflection lies
lol... chit is derpy.
Its a show of solidarity, there really is not an issue unless you are against people supporting each other in other symbols.
After the murder attempt, I’m supporting Trump
After a Republican tried to assassinate a political figure, I'm supporting Harris.