From Viral Twitter Jest to Unusual Chris Christie Fundraiser: A Surprising Social Media Twist
Unintentional Fundraising Comedy
In my line of work, certain expectations come with the territory. I’ve grown accustomed to the occasional analysis that falls flat, mock drafts that don’t pan out, and receiving messages from older individuals who stumble upon my Facebook profile after I’ve made a statement that ruffles feathers. However, one thing I never anticipated was becoming a catalyst for a presidential candidate’s fundraiser.
Taylor Swift’s Visit to Arrowhead Stadium
Over the weekend, Taylor Swift made an appearance at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce in action. While this event may not have garnered widespread attention, it certainly caught my eye. As I tuned in to the Cowboys’ broadcast, a humorous thought crossed my mind, courtesy of Chris Christie seated next to Jerry Jones.
The Unexpected Viral Sensation
What followed was a tweet that gained significantly more traction than I ever imagined. Experiencing a tweet go viral is undeniably thrilling, even if the constant barrage of notifications can become overwhelming. By Monday morning, my tweet had been viewed by over 6.8 million people—a staggering reach. I initially thought little of it, but that changed on Wednesday night.
Christie’s Unusual Fundraising Approach
As the GOP presidential debates unfolded, a follower sent me a screenshot of an automated text message they had received from the Christie campaign. It struck me as an unconventional fundraising strategy.
An Odd Pairing
Let’s ponder this for a moment: Chris Christie’s core demographic seems to align more with individuals like Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys’ owner. Yet, his campaign appeared to be making efforts to appeal to Taylor Swift fans. Do you think people like Jerry Jones are well-versed in Taylor Swift’s lyrics? Frankly, I’d wager that if you asked Jerry who Taylor Swift was, he might mistake her for a running back from the 1970s.
No Political Endorsements
Allow me to clarify, I do not endorse Chris Christie or any other presidential candidate. However, this situation does raise an interesting question. If people can generate interactions and even financial support for tweets like “spaghetti is the worst food of all time,” then perhaps I should be entitled to a modest portion of Christie’s fundraising proceeds for this inadvertent feat.
A Playful Request
So, Mr. Christie, I’ll be expecting my $7.18 via Venmo. After all, in the realm of social media, where jests can inadvertently lead to fundraisers, a small reward for unintentional humor doesn’t seem entirely unreasonable
