Former President Donald Trump worked the drive-thru lane of a Philadelphia McDonald's on Sunday in a campaign appearance that has since inspired a deluge of memes featuring the so-called "Commander in Beef."
Trump enthusiasts and detractors alike jumped on the social media fodder, posting countless memes to X, ranging from silly to serious. Regardless of political affiliation, Trump's McDonald's shift has proven to be what memes are made of.
I'm lovn it !!! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/3aa9v4a0Tj
— Wile E. Coyote (@AcmeTruthBombs) October 21, 2024
The Hamburglar was referenced by both parties from their respective angles.
— Bobbi 🇺🇸 (@bjlimer) October 21, 2024
BREAKING: McDonald's replaces The Hamburglar with another well known felon pic.twitter.com/ernM41FucA
— Adam (@adamgreattweet) October 20, 2024
Popular conservative terms like "triggered," and "liberal tears," were put to use.
PRESIDENT TRUMP McDONALDS MEME DUMP!
— Brick Suit (@Brick_Suit) October 21, 2024
Post your favorites! pic.twitter.com/L7jDOV5zRP
— Shelly (@LeafyMaple) October 21, 2024
While the left incorporated some favorite talking points into their memes as well.
WE'RE SERVING THE DOGS, WE'RE SERVING THE CATS pic.twitter.com/l8g5Vnhruv
— Belinduh Pyne (@belinduhpyne) October 20, 2024
He can't actually work there because McDonald's doesn't hire convicted felons. pic.twitter.com/8mPcx0Zjuz
— Lakota Man (@LakotaMan1) October 20, 2024
wow i guess the crypto thing didn't work out pic.twitter.com/6WadLfYMun
— sophie (@netcapgirl) October 20, 2024
Imagined scenarios were celebrated through the magic of photo editing.
— what.i.meme.to.say (@whatimemetosay) October 20, 2024
— Pretty₿luEyes🧡 (@pretty_blueyes) October 21, 2024
— Stevie Stacks 🇺🇸🇮🇱🐋 (@StevieStacks84) October 21, 2024
Or wordplay, with "Commander-in-Beef" catching on in place of "Commander in Chief."
This one had me crying 🤣 pic.twitter.com/UXMoTfZxmO
— Storm_Liqht (@storm_liqht) October 21, 2024
Winning 💯 pic.twitter.com/rGkhdNXHrP
— Marlon East Of The Pecos (@Darksideleader2) October 21, 2024
With some memers using AI to bring their vision to life.
It's now The Donald's pic.twitter.com/OSIzDWJuGo
— Lee Cunningham (@bbleepcun1960) October 21, 2024
Others thought the experience was surreal enough just as it was.
What is even the point of having AI image generators https://t.co/G53xloNpI0
— Kamala/JoCat sexting scandal (@GarlicCorgi) October 20, 2024
this gonna be the funniest picture of all time if he loses pic.twitter.com/4Bz9sAC95q
— juju 💰 (@ayeejuju) October 20, 2024
A juxtaposition of multiple images made for another popular format.
— Ben Yahr (@benyahr) October 20, 2024
"I NEED 20 LARGE FRIES ON THE DOUBLE"
— doomer (@uncledoomer) October 21, 2024
"coming right up, no need to shout, weve got it all under control, see? they never touch the human hand" pic.twitter.com/h4jXOWbJTK
Mugshot
— Pericles 'Perry' Abbasi (@ElectionLegal) October 20, 2024
Gunshot
Moonshot
Fries hot pic.twitter.com/y20TJM8q5P
How it started: How it's going: pic.twitter.com/r6udfCDIsI
— Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy) October 20, 2024
A few creators skipped political commentary, focusing on McDonald's itself.
Trump Forced To Cancel Campaign Rallies For Next Two Weeks As Time Off Request Denied By McDonald's Manager https://t.co/5NKz8fPVPR pic.twitter.com/gQ4OqMhsxy
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) October 21, 2024
Imma tell my grandkids this was Ronald McDonald pic.twitter.com/p099XirLhl
— Liam Nissan™ (@theliamnissan) October 21, 2024
The onslaught of content seems to be welcome levity amidst the tension of a tight presidential race in its final weeks. Judging by the "hearts" the memes continue to rack up, the internet is "lovin' it."
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