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[–] zoostation@lemmy.world 174 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Vaping in public is already trash, but being Lauren Boebert at the same time takes it to a new level.

[–] itsJoelle@lemmy.world 31 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Am vaper. I agree.Wouldn't dream to obscure someone's viewing of a show -- much less while inside of a venue.

I prefer it to stoges, but even the 'analogue' of the habit was relegated to keeping us away from others. As it should be.

[–] GigglyBobble@kbin.social 19 points 2 years ago

I bet you're not a narcissistic politician though.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There are some really inconsiderate vapers and they do things that smokers generally don't do, like blow vapor in your face when you're walking by and, like Boebert, do it indoors. I don't get it. They were likely former smokers and they didn't used to do this shit.

[–] GONADS125@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

Because "It's harmless!" (It's not...)

That was always the justification I'd hear. Even if it was harmless, it's still rude as hell.

Water is harmless but I don't want you spitting it in my face, asshole..

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[–] fruitleatherpostcard@lemm.ee 38 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

I read somewhere a couple years ago, that in her teens, Boebert used to turn tricks outside the local bars for cigarettes and beer.

Perhaps it’s unfair to highlight that as it’s probably common practice for most of her peer group.

[–] Chozo@kbin.social 48 points 2 years ago

She married a pedophile. She knew he was a pedophile, because she was one of the children he exposed himself to at a bowling alley and thought "he's gonna be my husband one day".

Sexual deviancy is her MO.

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 11 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Can you explain the expression "turning tricks"?

[–] Phoenixbouncing@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just checked on google, it's slang for prostitution.

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[–] fruitleatherpostcard@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago

Prostitution

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[–] jerome@kbin.social 34 points 2 years ago (17 children)
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[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 32 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It'd be hilarious if she was told "yes, and all the more reason to throw you out".

[–] Squirrel@thelemmy.club 7 points 2 years ago

We already asked you to leave, you don't need to convince us!

[–] BrudderAaron@lemmy.world 29 points 2 years ago

Yeah I know who you are, Boebert. White trash!

[–] psycho_driver@lemmy.world 26 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] ZeroCool@feddit.ch 12 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Well if it could be done I'm sure Mike Lindell would be all over it.

[–] GONADS125@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] Smytty@lemmy.world 25 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'll take "Unsurprising But Disappointing Headlines" for $2k...

[–] giantfloppycock@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago

I don’t know, I can’t say I’m too disappointed about a bit of public Boebert shaming.

[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 25 points 2 years ago (6 children)

Literally don't know who that is.

[–] carl_dungeon@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago (3 children)

White trash, hard right politician.

[–] Chainweasel@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

I don't know if she's classy enough to be white trash

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[–] HurlingDurling@lemm.ee 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Some call her Trailer Park Barbie

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[–] JustZ@lemmy.world 24 points 2 years ago

She's so dumb but thinks she's smart. It'd be a hilarious joke if her constituents weren't even dumber.

[–] Hux@lemmy.ml 19 points 2 years ago (4 children)

She causes a “disturbance” at a venue she is on the board of?

Seems like a Trumpian playbook move to use your celebrity and political office to influence your personal investments.

[–] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

She's just a bitch. You don't need to call her anyone else's name.

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

Actually. That could be hilarious.

*visits capital hill
*ambushes boebert
“Hi! I’m like your biggest fan! I love the work your doing…. Can I have your autograph?! Maybe a selfie?”
*startes recording “Thanks Marjorie!”

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[–] foggy@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] Draegur@lemm.ee 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Please do not insult Randy Marsh like that.

At least that man has 'Tegrity.

[–] ZeroCool@feddit.ch 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I don't know if Randy Marsh could actually get drunk enough to match Lauren Boebert's level of incoherence.

[–] xc2215x@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago

Glad she was thrown out.

[–] Delusional@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Well what do you know, a shitty cunt acts like a shitty cunt? Crazy. It's a shame that being a shitty cunt doesn't disqualify you from being in public office like it should.

[–] EssentialCoffee@midwest.social 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Interesting that she went to this show. I'm guessing it was just to make the headlines like this.

The opening monologue is quite anti-Republican.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

She claims she's a big fan of the musical. She said she was singing along too loudly as if singing along was at all appropriate in live theater.

[–] thisisawayoflife@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago

I've flushed turds more intelligent than this idiot.

[–] bemenaker@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

A bitch, is the correct answer

[–] Mediocre_Bard@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

Not an ounce of shame. Checks out.

[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

"Do you know who I am?"

Yes, Karen, we know who you are. Yet despite this, we still let you into our concert. Now you're behaving like a twat, so GTFO.

[–] lanbanger@kbin.social 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This woman is a complete fruit, but I will admit that saying "and let me know how it ends!" is mildly amusing, and shows a level of self-awareness that's usually missing from her and her ilk.

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[–] TheSageRedneck@lemmy.one 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think Ted Cruz knows her.

[–] Illuminostro@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)
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[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 years ago

Thrown out of Beetlejuice musical for beetlejuicing.

[–] Riccosuave@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Can't
Understand
Normal
Thinking

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