Oh, Tim Walz. He’s been a goldmine of gaffes, bizarre gestures, and enough spin to make your head spin right off your shoulders. But it turns out he might not even be the quirkiest member of the Walz duo. Enter Gwen Walz, his wife, who might just have him beat in the department of oddball antics. That’s quite the feat when your competition is the guy affectionately dubbed the “Howard Dean scream in the flesh.”
Now, let’s rewind to that infamous “turn the page” campaign stunt of theirs. You know, the one that had Gwen practically bursting a blood vessel trying to show off some new chapter that supposedly leaves the past behind. Unfortunately, it seemed like she was the only one who got the memo, and even she didn’t seem to fully grasp what it meant. But hey, she’s nothing if not consistent—she tried that same schtick again in Beloit, Wisconsin, this past Wednesday, hanging out with the local Democratic crowd. The results? Well, let’s just say they’re tough to watch without cringing.
Gwen’s motivational pep talk to the volunteers came across more like a preschool teacher explaining the ABCs to a group of bewildered toddlers. She earnestly declared, “We are turning the page on Trump and Project 2025,” despite the glaring fact that, well, Trump isn’t in power, and Project 2025 isn’t exactly part of his latest headline-grabbing ventures. It’s like trying to fight a ghost that isn’t even haunting the place anymore. Meanwhile, her husband’s out there waving his arms, probably thinking it’ll somehow distract from the fact that they’re running in circles.
Gwen Walz is somehow even MORE CRINGE than Tampon Tim.
This is hard to watch 😬😬pic.twitter.com/Xz1HIGGW0a
— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) October 10, 2024
And here’s the kicker: Gwen continued, with more dramatic arm-waving, “Forward to a future where everyone can live in freedom.” Alright, but wait a second—if you’re already holding the reins, how exactly are you offering a fresh start? This is the same trap Kamala Harris fell into on “The View” when she couldn’t explain what she’d do differently from the current administration. If they’re so focused on change, why does it feel like we’re just stuck on repeat? It’s almost like they’re hoping a few catchy words like “freedom” and “change” will make people forget about the last few years.
And as if that wasn’t enough, Gwen then decided to serenade the audience with a fight song. That’s right, she actually sang. Now, you might think, who does that in a political setting? Well, Gwen does. Cue the “crazy eyes,” and you have a moment that will live on in the annals of awkward campaign moments.
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 10, 2024
The backstory, of course, is that Tim used to coach for a football team called the “Scarlets.” But, come on, anyone with half a political brain knows that public singing, especially when you’re already struggling, is a recipe for a cringefest. It’s one of those unwritten rules of politics: avoid the goofy costumes, and for heaven’s sake, don’t belt out a tune. It’s like she’s trying to give Jill Biden a run for her money in the “Queen of Cringe” department.
And here’s the funny twist—Republicans are the ones represented by the color red. So, was Gwen Walz accidentally cheering for the GOP with that little performance? The irony might just be lost on her, but it’s definitely not lost on the people watching at home.
If you caught the expression on the guy standing next to her, who looked like he was Secret Service or some unfortunate campaign staffer, it was clear he’d rather have been anywhere else. He had that thousand-yard stare of someone who’s wondering how this became his life.
— Nickarama (@nickaramaOG) October 10, 2024
Meanwhile, Gwen and Tim are scratching their heads, wondering why the campaign isn’t picking up the steam they expected. With moments like these, it’s not hard to figure out. When your “new way forward” feels more like stumbling over your own feet, people might not be so quick to follow.