“I think Bernie’s about to declare his 2016 candidacy!”: Patton Oswalt sets gold standard of Twitter commentary during DNC Convention
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As evidenced by his fire tweet-storm on Monday night, comedian — and star of the upcoming “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ reboot — Patton Oswalt watched night one of the Democratic National Convention on MSNBC. Though making no mention of his contemporary Sarah Silverman’s buzzed-about performance, Oswalt did produce a string of gems.
Enjoy:
Do the "Bernie or Bust" people know the "Bust" stands for "Donald Trump shitting out of his dick on America"? #DemsInPhilly #ImWithHer
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
STOP TALKING ABOUT COMEDY BRIAN AND RACHEL HOLY JESUS FUCKING FUCK. #DemsInPhilly
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
Wow, people really hate talking to Chris Matthews. #DemsInPhilly
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
"He could employ the use of comedy." Brian Williams on Al Franken. Also, a robot talking about Al Franken. #DemsInPhilly
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
On New Jersey Senator Cory Booker:
Huh. @CoryBooker is gonna be president someday. #DemsInPhilly
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
Oh, "Cynicism is the refuge of cowards"? Really, @CoryBooker? I just gave you the finger from under my couch. #DemsInPhilly
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
On First Lady Michelle Obama:
MELANIA: Can we tell newspeppers dat she take dees speech from me?
DONALD: Honey, quiet. #DemsInPhilly
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
Michelle Obama. Damn. But I already knew how amazing women named "Michelle" are. #DemsInPhilly
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
I don't think anyone can follow this. Michelle Obama. Wow. Van Halen opening for Sabbath in '78. #DemsInPhilly
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
And, of course, Vermont senator and Democratic runner-up, Bernie Sanders:
OhmyGod they're playing Bernie on with "Frankie Teardrop." #DemsInPhilly
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
I think Bernie's about to declare his 2016 candidacy! #DemsInPhilly
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
I love you, Bernie. We all do. Good job, man. #DemsInPhilly
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 26, 2016
