Article Lead Image

Screengrab via ABC

The real winners of the 2nd presidential debate: Ken Bone and the Fly

There can only be two winners.

 

Miles Klee

Internet Culture

Posted on Oct 10, 2016   Updated on May 25, 2021, 8:18 pm CDT

Two titans walked into the second presidential debate, and both emerged victorious. The internet agreed that a housefly and voter Kenneth Bone each gave a flawless performance.

The fly that kept landing on Hillary Clinton was strong early in the debate, distracting viewers while further proving her seemingly endless patience with agents of pestilence and decay.

https://twitter.com/JoinGreenRush/status/785289646213246977

https://twitter.com/cmahar3/status/785314524689608705

https://twitter.com/BryceSuid/status/785289944583602177

But the late-breaking surprise was Ken Bone, an undecided voter who stole America’s hearts with his smart mustache, gentle aura, suggestive last name, and concern about fossil fuel jobs.

https://twitter.com/BarstoolJordie/status/785306908357984256

https://twitter.com/emmaroller/status/785306989094117376

https://twitter.com/TheKenBone/status/785315374443143168

https://twitter.com/BrandyLJensen/status/785311821670612996

And while all commentators agreed that the fly and Ken Bone delivered big at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sunday night, before an audience of millions, many said Bone had the ultimate edge, not least because he brought a disposable camera.

https://twitter.com/yerpalmildsauce/status/785312282687528960

https://twitter.com/chrisrockyoz/status/785315617872109569

https://twitter.com/nickwiger/status/785309235907207168

Facebook

https://twitter.com/NickGallinger3/status/785313153139736576

Still, the election could go either way.

Share this article
*First Published: Oct 10, 2016, 12:40 am CDT