Yes, yes, we get it. We do. Melania can no longer do any involving Christmas. It sets the entire net on fire based on the fact that there is a recording now of her discussing just how much she hates this aspect of the job, “aspect” means “doing something.” True, we don’t have to report on each new development that drowns out half the net, but these reports seem quite popular with you all, so … we’re here to serve.

For whatever reason, someone (Melania?) decided it would be a great idea to have the White House Christmas tree delivered by a horse-drawn carriage while a band played the single most-Christian Christmas song in existence. As far as Christmas goes, beat “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” in terms of raw religiosity? Dare you. So they did it.

Fine. Whatever. As long as she’s gone and doesn’t decide to “renovate” anything else on her way out the door, we’ll not complain. So we’re not exactly complaining when we notice three weird things about the whole event, we’re just “noticing.”

One, clearly Melania has decided to go blonde post-presidency and perhaps post-whatever else maybe. We suppose that’s her choice, too, and who cares, right? Not us, but she seems to be in quite the hurry in the transition.

Two, she did a nice job welcoming the people driving the carriage and talking to them, that was fine and nice. She then proceeded back behind them toward the tree and … stopped, for the cameras, so obviously it was embarrassing, and then for an embarrassing length of time. At least that part was about her and about her being a model, as always and forever.

Three, why was she wearing a thick overcoat – and we mean thick – when no one else was wearing a coat of any type (it was noticeable if you watch the entire thing. The drivers seem to have a uniform), and we Googled the temperature in Washington DC only to find it registered 54 degrees. Maybe a hoody for most people? Windbreaker? Fleece vest? Clearly, she was modeling one damned expensive coat. For what reason? We refuse to guess.

According to the pool report, Melania only spent three minutes receiving the tree and taking photos. She came out of the White House at 12:11pm, and skedaddled her way back at 12:14pm. Baby, it’s cold outside!

So, here you go, and don’t say we never gave you anything:

https://twitter.com/CaslerNoel/status/1330931852731969543

We will not miss her. Dr. Jill Biden cannot possibly get here fast enough.

And never forget:

Melania's excited: It's Christmas time at the White House again. pic.twitter.com/CDIALxyo83

— The Recount (@therecount) November 23, 2020

Remember when this was a family affair? I am sure it will be again once the Bidens are in the White House!

fyi this used to be a whole thing with the first lady and the first kids and the white house dogs and now its just this sad thing. pic.twitter.com/A1MvjMOyWI

— Oliver Willis (@owillis) November 23, 2020

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Peace, y’all
Jason
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