Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) found himself in a sizzling controversy this Father’s Day, not for his political maneuvers but for a culinary mishap that set social media ablaze. Attempting to share a personal moment, Schumer posted a now-deleted photo of himself grilling raw hamburger patties—complete with cheese already on them. The ill-fated attempt at relatability quickly turned into a public roasting.
Schumer, who has spent a career in the political limelight, tried to step into a more personal frame for Father’s Day. “Our family has lived in an apartment building for all our years, but my daughter and her wife just bought a house with a backyard, and for the first time, we’re having a barbecue with hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill. Father’s Day Heaven,” he penned in the post. However, the sight of cheese-topped uncooked patties drew a torrent of ridicule from the online community.
Chuck Schumer just deleted this post where he got insanely ratioed for not knowing how to make a cheeseburger.
Democrats try to be relatable without being super cringe challenge: IMPOSSIBLE pic.twitter.com/haXEfuoCj8
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 17, 2024
Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) erupted with memes and comments questioning whether Schumer had ever seen a grill before. People were quick to point out not only the raw cheeseburgers but also the seemingly staged nature of the entire scene. “I get that you’re playing to the masses, but literally no one puts cheese on a raw beef patty. If you need help learning how to do basic grilling stuff, let me know. Nice try relating though. Fuc$&?g communists!!!” Donald Trump Jr. chimed in.
https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1802516552136216594
The mockery extended beyond culinary criticism. Commentators like podcaster Matt Walsh jabbed at the Senator’s grilling ineptitude, “Only one of the burners is on, the burgers are still raw but the hotdogs are already cooked, and you put cheese on a raw patty. Three strikes. You will now be deported.”
Only one of the burners is on, the burgers are still raw but the hotdogs are already cooked, and you put cheese on a raw patty. Three strikes. You will now be deported. https://t.co/RnbSoWuqaX
— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) June 17, 2024
Another notable voice, Siraj Hashmi, added, “Tell me you’ve never grilled before without telling me you’ve never grilled before.”
tell me you’ve never grilled before without telling me you’ve never grilled before https://t.co/6qMN96j6XR pic.twitter.com/ygjvJZIGzR
— Siraj Hashmi (@SirajAHashmi) June 17, 2024
Adding to the irony, some pointed out the hypocrisy of Schumer’s party stance on gas stoves. A user noted, “Nonetheless, some people inexplicably have faith in his leadership and believe that his Democratic Party thinks gas stoves are bad for the planet, but gas grills are fine. Sad and pathetic.”
In response to the overwhelming backlash, Schumer swiftly deleted the post, but the damage was done. The internet, known for its unforgiving memory, ensured that screenshots and jokes continued to circulate, keeping the incident alive in public discourse.
This episode underscores a larger issue with politicians’ attempts to appear relatable. When efforts come off as contrived or insincere, they can backfire spectacularly. Schumer’s misstep serves as a reminder of the fine line public figures must walk when blending personal anecdotes with public life.
As Schumer navigates the fallout from this Father’s Day fiasco, it’s clear that while political battles can be fierce, sometimes the most unexpected skirmishes occur over something as simple as a grill gone wrong.
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