Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was trying to be a little too clever when he addressed the impeachment inquiry today. Next time he tries to make a comparison about a beloved children’s show (Captain Kangaroo) and an illegitimate court proceeding (a kangaroo court) he may want to do a little fact-checking.
Does Congressman Gaetz think the phrase “kangaroo court” came from Captain Kangaroo?
That alone should qualify for disbarment. https://t.co/JpsTVRqu0D
— Christopher Hale (@chrisjollyhale) October 8, 2019
And now the Twittersphere is jumping at the opportunity to make fun of Gaetz’s remark.
If Gaetz thinks Captain Kangaroo is malicious, wait until he meets Mr. Green Jeans. https://t.co/yrwgsMkOug
— Emily Brandwin (@CIAspygirl) October 8, 2019
Yesterday, it was Wizard of Oz.
Today, it’s Captain Kangaroo.I swear to GOD, u idiot Republicans better leave Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers alone or we’re REALLY gonna lose it. https://t.co/ADkrzhu4dR
— BrooklynDad_Defiant Savage! (@mmpadellan) October 8, 2019
Malicious Captain Kangaroo, rigging the election. pic.twitter.com/1hVyUFqxe2
— The '60s at 60 (@the_60s_at_60) October 8, 2019
Dammit. “Malicious Captain Kangaroo” was going to be my Halloween costume this year. https://t.co/scm8AlpmJX
— Radley Balko (@radleybalko) October 8, 2019
The gag is, Trump looks like a "malicious" Captain Kangaroo. 🤷🏿♀️ pic.twitter.com/0ywzGWPxdU
— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) October 8, 2019
And in case Gaetz needs the real definition of a kangaroo court, Dictionary.com is no doubt trolling him with this tweet.
The term kangaroo court is an Americanism that dates back to the 1800s. https://t.co/1auuVFaKhT
— Dictionary.com (@Dictionarycom) October 8, 2019
