# Let's suggest zinger lines Harris could use in her campaign and debate **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** kamala-harris\ **Created:** [July 22, 2024, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589 "2024-07-22T06:51:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/61 "2024-07-24T15:49:49Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > Or, after some word salad during a debate (if Trump doesn’t weasel out), “I don’t know what he said at the end there. I don’t think he knows what he said.” Used sparingly, it could be lots of fun. I love this one, and your suggestion of using more of his own quotes. ---
**Author:** ![sciurophobic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cab0a1/32.png) [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/62 "2024-07-24T15:56:51Z")
One of us is more likely to have an obituary with the phrase “died in prison yesterday.” ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/63 "2024-07-24T16:01:31Z")
Lots of sentences that start with “when you lost in 2020…” or “after you were defeated in 2020” Also - ask him if he’s getting rid of Vance as his VP. Trump cannot resist responses like “you’ll find out!” or “wait and see!” which makes it sounds like it could be a yes. Use his instincts to dow discord within the ranks. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/64 "2024-07-24T16:06:29Z")
“It’s funny watching the Grim Raper [sic] make fun of my laugh.” ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/65 "2024-07-24T16:13:17Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > Harris should throw maximum shade, but if she flings shit, she’s going to disgust some of those voters who are also disgusted with Trump, and lose some votes she could easily get. > > So yeah, reference his felonies, his tax evasions, his hypocrisy, his word salad, his sexual assaults constantly. But dumb nicknames are Trumpspeak. Contrast with him by _not_ looking like a particularly loathsome schoolyard bully. And this is also my take. > [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > I prefer Red Wiggler, the Cadillac of worms. Thanks for the ear, er, worm. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/66 "2024-07-24T16:32:33Z")
“You can’t be serious about border security when you put your own political career ahead of progress on the issue by blocking a solid, bipartisan immigration bill. You can’t call yourself a patriot when you sought to overthrow the democratically elected United States government. You can’t position yourself as the ‘law and order candidate’ when you’re still under several indictments for a shocking number of very serious crimes.” > **Rationale** > > IMHO, the real audience at this point is NOT the MAGA crowd, for whom syllables are toxic in large doses. Though I know that _this_ thread is _about_ ‘zingers,’ I still suspect that there’s some latitude for Harris to sound thoughtful, Presidential, and to speak in complete, clear sentences. I don’t think it has to fit on a bumper-sticker to _be_ a zinger. ---
**Author:** ![xizor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xizor/32/102_2.png) [@xizor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xizor)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/67 "2024-07-24T16:38:09Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > I imagine a true and humorous, but unobjectionable, zinger delivered to Trump by Harris followed by a laugh would really grate on him. Or really, just her laughing long and hard anytime he tries to talk, that would get under his skin very quickly. TFG "Believe me, I know a lot about " Kamala “BWaa Haa Haa!!!” TFG "I have the best " Kamala “BWaa Haa Haa!!!” ---
**Author:** ![Akaj](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/akaj/32/145_2.png) [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/68 "2024-07-24T16:45:34Z")
> [@DavidNRockies](#): > > “You can’t be serious about border security when you put your own political career ahead of progress on the issue by blocking a solid, bipartisan immigration bill. You can’t call yourself a patriot when you sought to overthrow the democratically elected United States government. You can’t position yourself as the ‘law and order candidate’ when you’re still under several indictments for a shocking number of very serious crimes.” Well said. If you need a reference for that Harris speechwriting job, hit me up. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/69 "2024-07-24T17:27:43Z")
> [@sciurophobic](#): > > One of us is more likely to have an obituary with the phrase “died in prison yesterday.” Sadly, based on Trump’s own statements, if he wins, and it’s far too possible IMHO, there is a strong possibly he’ll lock Harris up and hope one of his toadies will arrange a Becket-imitation for her. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/70 "2024-07-24T17:55:31Z")
> [@xizor](#): > > Or really, just her laughing long and hard anytime he tries to talk, that would get under his skin very quickly. > TFG "Believe me, I know a lot about " > Kamala “BWaa Haa Haa!!!” > > [Snip.] Trump: Men come up to me with tears in their eyes— Harris: Try deodorant. Trump: Nobody’s ever seen— Harris: Right. MAGAs are nobodies. Trump: Democrats cheat! Harris: Like you do with your wives? ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/71 "2024-07-24T18:07:15Z")
I wonder if she can sing? _My bologna has a first name It’s D-O-Nah-L-D My bologna has a second name It’s T-R-U-M-P I must excrete it everyday And if you ask me why I’ll weigh The truth of all that sh!t he say It’s B-O-L-O-G-N-A._ ---
**Author:** ![OttoDaFe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ottodafe/32/356_2.png) [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/72 "2024-07-24T18:12:06Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > I prefer Red Wiggler, the Cadillac of worms. Bingo! The differences are a) quality, and b) color (I’ve never seen an orange Cadillac). > [@dasmoocher](#): > > I asked ChatGPT: ‘What is “The Ford Pinto of Worms”?’ > > > “The Ford Pinto of Worms” is a humorous reference from the book “ > > ” by . In this context, it alludes to a product of notably poor quality. The Ford Pinto, a car infamous for its safety issues, is used metaphorically to describe something unreliable or subpar—in this case, a type of worm. This phrase is typically used to describe a worm (or anything else) that is particularly problematic or defective. I’ve never heard this reference, but I do recall _WKRP in Cincinnati_ (partly because WKRP was eerily similar to a station I once worked in). ---
**Author:** ![Norse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a9adbd/32.png) [@Norse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Norse)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/73 "2024-07-24T18:23:58Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > I asked ChatGPT: ‘What is “The Ford Pinto of Worms”?’ > > > “The Ford Pinto of Worms” is a humorous reference from the book “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams. In this context, it alludes to a product of notably poor quality. The Ford Pinto, a car infamous for its safety issues, is used metaphorically to describe something unreliable or subpar—in this case, a type of worm. This phrase is typically used to describe a worm (or anything else) that is particularly problematic or defective. ChatGPT Is hallucinating. Again. 1. I’ve read HHGTTG more times than I’d like to admit, and I can’t remember that line 2. A google search of “The Ford Pinto of Worms” hhgttg turns up exactly zero hits 3. The Ford Pinto was never sold in Europe, and HHGTTG is very, very English. Both in humor and in references ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/74 "2024-07-24T19:04:12Z")
> [@Norse](#): > > ChatGPT Is hallucinating. Again. Somehow I’m not surprised. I read the book decades ago and didn’t recall that phrase. Now, I’m going to have to check my living will that I had ChatGPT create. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/75 "2024-07-24T19:15:31Z")
The first rule of ~~The Plagiarism Machine~~ ChatGPT is to check behind ChatGPT. Seriously, don’t use ChatGPT to write legal forms. If you want a good Advance Directive form try this one from the State of Tennessee. > **[Advance\_Directive\_for\_Health\_Care.pdf](https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/Advance_Directive_for_Health_Care.pdf)** ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/76 "2024-07-25T20:34:16Z")
> [@slumtrimpet](#): > > “Okay boomer.” (with an eye-roll) > In response to just about everything he spouts. Nope. Harris needs boomers to vote for her too. She might recycle the old “There you go again” line. Boomers will remember it. Those who don’t will learn it fast. And stealing it from Republicans would be a nice touch. > [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > My general feeling is that Harris should take the high road in the sense of being more Dorothy Parker and less Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. There are lots of people disgusted with Democrats for running a fogey and with Republicans for running a shitflinging clown. Harris should throw maximum shade, but if she flings shit, she’s going to disgust some of those voters who are also disgusted with Trump, and lose some votes she could easily get. Thirded. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/77 "2024-07-25T21:06:40Z")
Kamala could repeat her line about how [18-24 year old people are stupid and need to be kept in dormitories, but apply it to Trump.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJVNfKWfFuA) ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/78 "2024-07-25T21:38:58Z")
Zingers are much less effective if there’s no audience, as there wasn’t with Biden. ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/79 "2024-07-26T00:17:20Z")
George Conway noted that Trump always says Harris’s first name incorrectly and suggested that she should start pronouncing Trump’s as “dahn- **OLD** ”. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589/80 "2024-07-26T05:54:00Z")
Him and his proxies should be repeatedly asked what “Saudi Arabia and Russia ribbadoo ah” means until a satisfactory explanation is given. That orange cocksucker is constantly casting asparagus on others’ mental fitness. And ways should be found to reference Ronnie Jackson, but always call him Ronnie Johnson, and get his White House drug dispensary in the news. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-suggest-zinger-lines-harris-could-use-in-her-campaign-and-debate/1004589.md?page=5)