Scott Baio made a lot of headlines for his ride-or-die Trump supporter status in 2016, when he was popping up outta nowhere to talk about Trump’s taxes and raging against Nordstrom. He spoke that year at the RNC, which is one reason why Marco Rubio got roasted for complaining about famous Democratic supporters not too long ago. Fast forward to 2020, and Baio is now taking offense with the idea of former Happy Days co-star, Ron Howard, crossing nostalgia with politics. Baio’s reason for the grievance: Howard is arranging a Happy Days reunion that’s geared toward building support for Joe Biden in the swing state of Wisconsin.
The most important election of our lifetimes is right around the corner and Wisconsin is a must-win swing state. So, I’m thrilled to announce a #HappyDaysReunion to support @WisDems on Oct 25. Chip in any amount to attend – https://t.co/otVhvvojQZ
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) October 19, 2020
As Howard notes, he will participate in the reunion, and the confirmed cast members on board include Henry Winkler, Anson Williams, Marion Ross, and Don Most. Obviously, Scott Baio won’t be popping in to reprise his Chachi role (even though he has “Chachi” in his Twitter bio, which is fair, since he even did the Joanie Loves Chachi thing through the early 1980s) because he doesn’t politically swing that way. In fact, Baio’s disgusted by the thought that Howard is planning “to use a classic show like Happy Days about Americana to promote an anti-American socialist. #Shameful.”
What a shame to use a classic show like Happy Days about Americana to promote an anti-American socialist. #Shameful https://t.co/v1uB2vK5sj
— Scott Baio (@ScottBaio) October 20, 2020
Since Howard’s reunion appears to be lacking any Chachi at all, another actor who became known for having good 1980s hair stepped up to the plate. Yep, John Stamos (who rose to fame for his Full House run) volunteered to be Chachi.
Can I play Chachi? https://t.co/qAa8fIzg4Z
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) October 20, 2020
Not too long after Stamos’ tweet, Baio tweeted a laughing emoji while passing judgment: “This is what Hollywood has come to. #shameful #LiberalsAreDesperate.”
🤣 This is what Hollywood has come to. #shameful #LiberalsAreDesperate https://t.co/JxlIYc9AHZ
— Scott Baio (@ScottBaio) October 20, 2020
There’s no telling if Baio is shading Stamos here or simply casting judgment upon the whole political Left. Sure, there’s probably a little bit of him who isn’t thrilled to see anyone else be Chachi, right? Whatever the case, Baio swiftly retweeted a user who cracked a Lori Loughlin joke: “Shouldnt uncle Jessie be trying to bail out Becky?”
https://twitter.com/MEXIT_2020/status/1318434800122822656
Then Baio essentially tweeted the same joke at Stamos: “Shouldn’t you be taking care of Aunt Becky?”
Shouldn't you be taking care of Aunt Becky? 🤔
— Scott Baio (@ScottBaio) October 20, 2020
The dude sure loves his emoji. And his popcorn.
https://t.co/Vzkkz9ufht pic.twitter.com/Lkmib6iBiW
— Scott Baio (@ScottBaio) October 20, 2020
Even though Baio’s been tweeting directly at Stamos, the You actor hasn’t responded to O.G. Chachi, but he’s got a groundswell of support brewing.
Trump getting booted out and CHACHI being played by John Stamos! HAPPY DAYS ARE BACK! pic.twitter.com/QjusSuv1Kj
— J Tir 🇺🇸🇵🇷🇺🇸 (@joeytir) October 20, 2020
It appears Chachi missed quite a few of the morals of the stories in those "Happy Days" plotlines. pic.twitter.com/jY4EXKjpTn
— And ANOTHER Thing with Darci and Kelly 💬🥂🎤🎧 (@AnotherThingTV) October 20, 2020
@JohnStamos for Chachi….everyone loves John Stamos https://t.co/SdJRUhdcU2
— Meredith (@meralee727) October 20, 2020
In the war of Uncle Jesse vs Chachi, I side with the Greek and not the geek! 😆
— HubCityOldMan (@coachG61) October 20, 2020
RETWEET if you stand with Fauci and not with Chachi! #WearAMask
— Eric Cummings (@Merciless365) October 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/sarimsorry/status/1318453213331218434
2020, it only grows more surreal.
"And in 2020, Richie and Chachi will have a big argument over who should be President….." pic.twitter.com/DtKVR4DI7a
— Bennett Arron (@BennettArron) October 20, 2020