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Debate's Big Buzz: Biden's Smiles, Smirks

Vice president's laugh becomes an instant meme

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 12, 2012 7:18 AM CDT

(Newser) – Joe Biden must think Paul Ryan is hilarious, because he was constantly smiling, smirking, or laughing outright at his opponent during last night's vice-presidential debate. It didn't go unnoticed. Twitter lit up with posts about the smile strategy, Politico reports, and it even spawned two, count them two, Laughing Joe Biden accounts. Here were some of the more noteworthy tweets:

For more, see the source.

Republicans, of course, are eager to use the smile against Biden. Slate points out that before midnight, the RNC had out a video highlighting Biden's laugh, complete with ominous music, and Drudge Report's big headline simply read, "Smile, Smile, Smile."

Joe Biden smiles as Paul Ryan speaks during the vice-presidential debate at Centre College, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Danville, Ky.
Joe Biden smiles as Paul Ryan speaks during the vice-presidential debate at Centre College, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Danville, Ky.   (AP Photo/Pool-Rick Wilking)
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swiawwab
Oct 14, 2012 9:41 AM CDT
I'm glad I am not the only one who thought Biden reminded them of the "JOKER". I am female and I absolutely do not think Obama or Biden to have my best interest at heart. Biden makes the comment to Ryan at one point" What world do you live in?"  A world that is foreign to you Mr. Joker....A real world. Oh and this ongoing discussion of Abortion, I am over it. As far as I am concerned we need to focus on subject matter that is FAR more important. Like getting this country out of the grips of Progressive Democrats/Socialists/ Marxist. They disgust me and the propaganda pumping main stream media (along with their Hollywood so called humanitarian cohorts) I have been very socially liberal my whole life but I will not have a government telling me they know best and they make up the rules. They are our employees not the other way around. Political correctness???? I will speak my mind because this is America and we do have freedom of speech. Political correctness has become a tool into shaming individuals into silence. I will not be silent any longer.
milo7453
Oct 12, 2012 6:49 PM CDT
All jokes aside...I live in south Florida...the Democratic stronghold of Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties...It feels like it did in 1984 here...I mean in 2008, every where you looked there was Obama/Biden...2012 on the other hand nothing (i have seen 2 bumberstickers)...I have not seen Democrats this quiet since 1984 when a huge number of them became what is now called "Reagan Democrats."
2poor
Oct 12, 2012 3:13 PM CDT
Aw shucks folks cut the old man some slack.  Obviously he wanted to showcase his new shiny white dentures.  Was them some white teeth or what? Seems like his hair line is a little straighter with a few new plugs as well.  Lookin gooood for the Dems.  LOL I know most of the readers of this forum are liberals and city slickers living in Detroit, Philadelphia, NY City or cesspools and not know that which I shall make a Joe Biden description.....here goes When a Burro (Ass) eats grass burrs embedded in cured hay, that animal will expose some of the nicest looking teeth and gums you will see on any animal.  Even though the Burro (Ass) appears to be happy with those gums and teeth showing to expel the burrs, he is a miserable Burro (Ass).  Kinda like that Burro (Jack Ass) with Ryan.  Them smiles were to extinguish the pain inflicted by the truth from Ryan.

 
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