A fly that landed on former 2020 presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg
Michael BloombergBiden's great challenge: Build an economy for long-term prosperity and security The secret weapon in Biden's fight against climate change Sanders celebrates Biden-Harris victory: 'Thank God democracy won out' MORE's face during his speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday generated serious buzz on social media.
The former New York City mayor, who poured nearly $1 billion into his failed presidential bid, had two visits from the fly, with it landing once near his right eye and another time just below his nose, prompting a number of comments across Twitter.
Here it is. The video of the fly that channeled Elizabeth Warren
— Daniel Chaitin (@danielchaitin7) August 21, 2020Elizabeth WarrenOn The Money: McConnell offering new coronavirus relief bill | Biden introduces economic team, vows swift action on relief | Rare Mnuchin-Powell spat takes center stage at COVID-19 hearing Biden introduces economic team, vows swift action on struggling economy Louisville mayor declares racism a public health crisis MORE by getting all into Michael Bloomberg's face on the stage. #DNC2020 pic.twitter.com/HFDl18rwmh
Bloomberg is getting upstaged by a fly
— Adam Lance Garcia (@AdamLanceGarcia) August 21, 2020
Mike Bloomberg delivers part of what seems an effective speech — and then what? Is that a Russian fly buzzing about his face? Damned Putin! #DemConvention
— Bob Garrett (@RobertTGarrett) August 21, 2020
A fly landing on Bloomberg's face is precisely the kind of reception he deserves at the #DemComvention. There is no reason for the party to give a prime spot to a regressive force of his caliber. #DNC2020 pic.twitter.com/VOpgr0pHQd
— Omar Baddar (@OmarBaddar) August 21, 2020
The fly landing on Bloomberg’s face got more convention time than...
— Hamza Shaban (@hshaban) August 21, 2020
Bloomberg entered the Democratic primary late, choosing to focus on Super Tuesday instead of early primaries and caucuses.
He dropped out of the race and endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden
Joe BidenTrump alludes to possible 2024 run in White House remarks Tiger King's attorney believes they're close to getting pardon from Trump Cruz urges Supreme Court to take up Pennsylvania election challenge MORE shortly after a poor showing on Super Tuesday.
Bloomberg's remarks came on the same night that Biden accepted the Democratic nomination for president and gave a 24-minute speech that has been lauded by political media, including Fox News anchor Chris Wallace
Christopher (Chris) WallaceBiden adviser: 'He does not have any concern' about Trump lawsuits Public health expert: Americans no longer acting 'with common purpose' on pandemic Anti-Defamation League criticizes White House appointee 'who has consorted with racists' MORE, who called it "enormously effective," and CNN anchor Jake Tapper
Jacob (Jake) Paul TapperBiden, Harris to sit with CNN's Tapper in first post-election joint interview Jake Tapper jokes he's retained Giuliani to look into fraud in 'Sexiest Man' election Brennan takes final shot at Trump: 'I leave his fate to our judicial system, his infamy to history, & his legacy to a trash heap' MORE, who labeled it "one of the best, if not the best, of his career."
