Even members of Congress can have an Oscar-worthy red carpet moment.
Many lawmakers, it seemed, were not too familiar with Hollywood culture, appearing more confused when asked “who are you wearing?” as they walked through Statuary Hall Tuesday.
Benny Johnson of the Independent Journal captured the hilarious reactions to his question the night of President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.
‘Trump thoroughly humiliates Dems by allowing them to humiliate themselves.’ The outcome…vindication
Me, asking our government who they are wearing: pic.twitter.com/p3uxpuqvEU
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) March 1, 2017
“Who are you wearing?” he asked members of Congress as they walked by, getting many different reactions.
Sen. Ted Cruz seemed confused by the question and shook his head while Sen. Cory Booker had a good laugh as he caught the joke.
ls #CapitolHill the new #Hollywood? Watch what happens when one reporter asks @sentedcruz: “Who are you wearing?” https://t.co/WU4QsBIm5v pic.twitter.com/vjbiSaK283
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 1, 2017
Former comedian, Sen. Al Franken, and Sen. Ben Sasse seemed to appreciate the humor, but Sen. Bernie Sanders kept walking after a wave.
House Speaker Paul Ryan and even Supreme Court Justice John Roberts were asked the all-important question and Sen. John Thune answered with his own question, “Really?”
“Montana,” was the response from Steve Daines, the state’s junior senator.
Johnson found plenty of appreciation both at the event and on social media as Twitter users gave him a thumbs up for the bipartisan laughs. And many thought the answers reflected what they believe they know about the politcian.
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@bennyjohnson This was the absolute funniest thing I have seen in awhile. I laughed so hard when I saw this!
— 1SOCALGIRL1???? (@1_socalgirl1) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson so funny, needs to be a tradition, wayyyy better than the #Ocars2017
— Cathy?????? (@chattycathy1226) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson I kinda love that @tedcruz had no idea what you were talking about.
— Katarina (@kat_samb) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson Most of them are too square for this hilarity!
— Nicole D (@nepats28) March 1, 2017
@NealSchmeal @bennyjohnson The Left…yes…they got it! Lol
— ?Gina Chevy? (@BostonGina1) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson Now we know who watches award shows!
— Michelle (@michelle031580) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson Awesome! Some much needed levity … Bravo 2 U Thanks for the laughs..
— Conservative NY Mom (@Nylon09) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson I love how WTF?! @tedcruz was.
— Aviatrixt (@Aviatrixt) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson John Roberts’ reaction was the best part. But it’s good to see these partisan folks loosen up and laugh a bit
— PAC (@jetsfanpac) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson @JackRedden @vahidyazdi9 @jarreeedddd of course it was Darrell Issa that answers like that at the end ? #OC
— Kian (@kian_ashoubi) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson LOL! Darrell Issa knows what’s up!
— Nancy (@EnPointe2) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson @HallieJackson Love that you could tell who gets pop culture and who doesn’t.
— Vynot Willplay (@Vynotwillplay) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson I can’t tell if this is a lucky joke of opportunity, or a sly commentary on politics as celebrity cult. Hilarious either way.
— Mario Fante (@AviatorMario) March 1, 2017
@bennyjohnson you sir, are an American hero
— Claire M Caulfield (@CaulfieldCM) March 1, 2017
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