Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have reportedly agreed to resolve the upcoming election with a foosball match. The announcement, made jointly via social media, left political observers and the public saying, “holy fuck. holy fuck.”
The unlikely showdown came after weeks of escalating tensions between the two, sparked by a heated exchange following the debate held in September. Instead of continuing the back-and-forth through traditional political channels, the pair opted for a more competitive route.
“Let’s settle this like adults,” Trump tweeted, accompanied by a photo of a foosball table. Harris quickly responded, tweeting, “Game on,” signaling her agreement to the challenge. “No spins,” Trump tweeted back. To which Harris responded, “spins are allowed. everyone knows that.” Trump replied, “I really would rather not have spins allowed. Don’t like spins. Never have liked spins.” The rules on spins are TBD.
Though the tone is lighthearted, the stakes are significant, as the leader of the free world and world war three hang in the balance.
Critics have voiced concerns that this kind of spectacle trivializes serious political discourse. “While it’s certainly entertaining, it risks undermining the gravity of the issues at hand,” said political analyst Dr. Lisa Owens. Others, however, see it as a refreshing break from the usual gridlock. “Politics can be so adversarial. Maybe a little fun is what we need,” one voter commented.
The match is set to take place November 5th, 2024.