Newsom team torched for image posted in response to mocking of gov’s ‘testicle-crushing’ sitting pose
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently found himself at the center of a social media storm following a video from The New York Times DealBook Summit, where his peculiar sitting posture—legs tightly crossed—caught the attention of viewers and sparked a wave of humorous commentary online. Users were quick to poke fun, with one remarking, “I have never seen a man crush his testicles harder than this dude.” The lighthearted ridicule escalated when the New York Post published an article mocking his stance, leading to a clever retort from Newsom’s press office. They shared a photo of the governor striking an even more exaggerated, contorted pose, captioned, “Democracy requires flexibility,” which quickly went viral and reignited the meme frenzy.
The humorous exchange highlights the intersection of politics and social media, where even the slightest misstep can lead to widespread mockery. Newsom’s press office seemed to embrace the jokes rather than shy away from them, with the exaggerated photo eliciting a new wave of memes. Comments ranged from playful critiques of the governor’s posture to sarcastic takes on his policies, such as one user quipping, “Gavin illustrating his taxation policy on your average California resident.” This incident has not only showcased the power of social media in shaping public perception but also revealed how politicians like Newsom are increasingly engaging with—or inadvertently becoming fodder for—online humor.
Adding another layer to the narrative, actress Halle Berry publicly criticized Newsom, suggesting he “probably should not be our next president,” further complicating his political aspirations. In light of this, Newsom’s response to the viral photo—simply exclaiming “WOW!” on X—demonstrates his awareness of the ongoing conversation surrounding him, whether it be serious or satirical. As the governor navigates the complexities of public perception, this incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of political discourse in the digital age, where humor and criticism can blend seamlessly, shaping the narrative around a public figure.
California Gov.
Gavin Newsom
’s press office responded to a New York Post article mocking his “testicle-crushing” sitting pose with a photo of the politician in an exaggerated, contorted position that quickly went viral.
“Democracy requires flexibility,” Newsom’s office wrote in the post accompanying the image.
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The
California governor
had been ridiculed online after video from his appearance at The New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday showed him sitting with his legs tightly crossed, prompting a wave of joking commentary on social media.
“I have never seen a man crush his testicles harder than this dude,” said one user.
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The press office’s exaggerated photo sparked another round of memes and quips from users, questioning whether the governor’s team had actually meant to post it.
“They… Posted this?” one man wrote.
“Gavin illustrating his taxation policy on your average
California residence
,” said another user.
“What the. When they say ‘the Left can’t meme,’ they’re really not kidding,” another man chimed in.
Newsom himself responded to the viral photo, writing on X, “WOW!”
