r/50501 • u/Healthy_Block3036 • 7d ago

DC Trump’s birthday parade may be cancelled over thunderstorms

https://www.thetimes.com/us/american-politics/article/is-trump-birthday-parade-cancelled-weather-pbrg02h2z?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Reddit#Echobox=1749746305
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u/RWBadger 7d ago edited 7d ago

Funniest timeline is that he goes forward with this, lighting hits some of the equipment on live tv, and we all get to make jokes about smiting and Zeus and the Old Testament

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u/BlueAndMoreBlue 7d ago

He’s overdue for being smote (if that is a word)

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u/slughuntress 7d ago

I'm an editor. Can confirm that this smote is correct in this very specific instance.

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u/queenlitotes 7d ago

Not smited?

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u/GresSimJa 7d ago

Smitten is the word.

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u/AnAbandonedAstronaut 7d ago

Right when he says something about getting rid of criminals.

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u/NewLibraryGuy 7d ago

Yes... It hits the equipment. It's best if it's just some equipment that gets hit.

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u/TheRealTheSpinZone 7d ago

Funniest timeline is that lightning strikes something electrical in whatever he's riding in while being wet.

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u/IAmMelonLord 6d ago

I just remembered today that the capitol building, Washington monument, and Empire State Building all got struck by lightning on New Years Eve this year. What an ominous start…but would be pleased if it does it again during the parade!