In a lighthearted moment during Tuesday's White House Turkey Pardon ceremony, President Donald Trump couldn't resist poking fun at his own weight. As he was discussing record-breaking turkeys named Gobble and Waddle – who tipped the scales at over 50 pounds each – Trump quipped that he'd like to lose a few pounds himself.
The president joked about not wanting to shed those extra pounds on Thanksgiving, implying that he'll be enjoying one of the very turkeys he's just pardoned. This tongue-in-cheek comment drew laughter from the crowd and added a dash of humor to what was otherwise a ceremonial event.
The turkey pardon ceremony has become an annual White House tradition since 1947, with each president upholding the practice as a way to showcase American agriculture while offering a lighthearted moment during the holiday season. This year's ceremony also featured the introduction of "Maha" turkeys – the first officially certified birds of this sort – and Trump's playful questioning of their name.
The event showcased the president's signature style, which often blends politics with humor and a dash of self-deprecation. As Trump joked about the size of Gobble and Waddle, it was clear that he was comfortable enough to poke fun at himself – a trait that has become a hallmark of his presidency.
The president joked about not wanting to shed those extra pounds on Thanksgiving, implying that he'll be enjoying one of the very turkeys he's just pardoned. This tongue-in-cheek comment drew laughter from the crowd and added a dash of humor to what was otherwise a ceremonial event.
The turkey pardon ceremony has become an annual White House tradition since 1947, with each president upholding the practice as a way to showcase American agriculture while offering a lighthearted moment during the holiday season. This year's ceremony also featured the introduction of "Maha" turkeys – the first officially certified birds of this sort – and Trump's playful questioning of their name.
The event showcased the president's signature style, which often blends politics with humor and a dash of self-deprecation. As Trump joked about the size of Gobble and Waddle, it was clear that he was comfortable enough to poke fun at himself – a trait that has become a hallmark of his presidency.
. Anyway, back to Trump's weight joke... yeah, it was kinda funny, but only 'cause he can get away with being a little silly like that. But honestly, why are we even talking about this on the internet? It's just a bunch of random news that's not even relevant to our lives 
. Can we please focus on something more interesting... like that new game that just came out? Or maybe some actual discussions about stuff that matters? 
. I mean, who else could make a joke about being overweight in front of a whole crowd and still manage to get laughs out of it? And let's be real, the turkeys were definitely the real stars of the show 
. It's like Trump is trying to prove that even at his age, he can still bring the funny. The Maha turkeys are cool and all, but Gobble and Waddle stole the show in my opinion 
. And on a side note, I'm low-key hoping those turkeys get some extra TLC now that they're "pardoned" 
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And hey, who knows, maybe losing a few pounds will be good for his health... but we all know how that's gonna go 
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? are they just gonna live on a farm or something? and why do we gotta have this tradition every year? it's not like it's a big deal or anything... but at the same time, trump's jokes were kinda funny 
. i wonder how many people even pay attention to these ceremonies... is it just a bunch of insiders or what?
But then again, shouldn't he be trying to promote healthier eating habits on Thanksgiving? 
like, those turkeys are basically begging for a serious food coma lol... and what's up with the "Maha" turkeys, is that just some weird marketing thing? 
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. It's just a tradition that's been around for ages and yeah, it's cute and all, but we've seen it done a million times before. And what's with these "Maha" turkeys? Can't they come up with something more original? 
Trump's joke about wanting to eat one of the turkeys was pretty low-key, if you ask me... I mean, come on, don't pretend like you're gonna chow down on a giant turkey on Thanksgiving when everyone knows that's not how it works 
anyway its cool he had fun with it during such important event maybe we can learn from him how to laugh and not take ourselves too seriously 
and expecting the world to be okay with it 
. The turkeys might be spared, but Trump's gotta make some changes if he wants to stay relevant 
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