Over the weekend, Big Bird did the thing by declaring himself vaccinated, and predictably, the far right lost its mind in response. Ted Cruz immediately started tweeting about “propaganda,” and my gosh, he hasn’t let up yet. All of this ends up amplifying the mess earlier this year with Republicans complaining about problematic Dr. Seuss books being taken off school library shelves, and then they freaked out over Democrats supposedly “cancelling” the Muppets, so when it comes to Big Bird, man, people are taking firm sides.
Very pointedly, the official Big Bird Twitter account made that declaration, and people were quick to point out that the imposing avian has been leading by vaccination example since 1972, all to do his part in preventing potentially fatal and highly transmissible diseases. Well, Ted’s not here for Big Bird attempting to help the greater good at the so-called expense of “freedom” to spread viruses unchecked. So, Ted is still throwing a tantrum by co-opting this well-treaded Big Bird meme.
“Big Bird coming over to vaccinate your kids,” Ted tweeted without an iota of irony.
Big Bird coming over to vaccinate your kids. pic.twitter.com/LQODCO3GKg
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 7, 2021
Well, ridiculousness merits a ridiculous response. To that end, someone created a Big Bird parody account and declared a faux senatorial campaign.
https://twitter.com/SenatorBigBird/status/1457733489898496002
https://twitter.com/SenatorBigBird/status/1457768408288833543
“Big Bird doesn’t fly south in the winter, unlike Ted Cruz” is a winning campaign slogan if there ever was one.
Big Bird doesn't fly south in the winter, unlike Ted Cruz.#CancunCruz
— AtheistIntelligence 👶🥳 (@AtheistIntelli2) November 8, 2021
https://twitter.com/SenatorBigBird/status/1457537380978675722
The parody account has now accumulated over 37,000 followers, and it sure looks like Ted would be in trouble if this was a real race.
Without any question, I trust Big Bird over a Ted Cruz or Rand Paul every day of the week.
— Charles Booker (@Booker4KY) November 8, 2021
https://twitter.com/AaronParnas/status/1457728877728604161
BREAKING: Big Bird officially announces his run for US Senate.
Mr. Bird will be running to unseat Senator Ted Cruz in 2024. pic.twitter.com/1sO8QClwzH
— Jack Cocchiarella (@JDCocchiarella) November 8, 2021
World needs more Big Bird and less Ted Cruz.
— 💀DeathMetalViking💀 (@DeathMetalV) November 8, 2021
https://twitter.com/AaronParnas/status/1457709615924273153
impressive how Ted Cruz still manages to walk with Big Bird's foot up his ass
— Jeff Tiedrich (@itsJeffTiedrich) November 8, 2021
Big Bird is kind, compassionate, empathetic, loving, adored, and vaccinated. Ted Cruz is . . . vaccinated.
— Mary L Trump (@MaryLTrump) November 8, 2021
https://twitter.com/MollyJongFast/status/1457464036019384320
Ted Cruz could stand to lighten up. It’s doing wonders for Big Bird.