Ah, the holiday season—a time for traditions, cheer, and, if you’re Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, unintentional comedy gold. In a video that might be better suited for an audition tape for The Twilight Zone, Walz and his wife attempted to share their family’s holiday spirit with the world. Instead, they delivered a cringe-fest that has left viewers equal parts baffled and amused.
The nearly one-minute video, posted to X (formerly Twitter), was addressed to their daughter, Hope. On paper, it sounds sweet: parents reminiscing over homemade ornaments and sharing cherished family traditions. In practice? Let’s just say it went off the rails faster than a snowstorm in Minneapolis.
The pièce de résistance? A tattered angel ornament made out of a toilet paper roll, complete with “little hands” as angel wings. Walz held it up like it was a priceless artifact from the Louvre while his wife explained its origins with all the gravitas of a museum tour guide. Oh, and just a reminder, their daughter is 23 years old. Pay close attention to how Mrs. Walz speaks.
The reaction online was swift and brutal. “Creepy,” “weird,” and “downright bizarre” were just some of the kinder adjectives thrown around. One X user summed it up perfectly: “This looks like a scene from a horror movie where the family pretends to be normal right before things get dark.” Ouch.
why does this feel like they are always trying to convince people …. they are normal?
— jgmotorsports (@jgmotorsports1) December 15, 2024
She’s a nut pic.twitter.com/8mj4njC8uQ
— B. Wilkins lll 🇺🇸 𓃠 (@ScummyMummy511) December 14, 2024
To make matters worse, Walz already had an image problem before this holiday misfire. His leadership and policies have come under fire in recent months, and this awkward attempt at relatability didn’t do him any favors. Instead of connecting with constituents, he handed critics more material to question his judgment—and his taste in holiday decor.
Look, no one’s saying family traditions aren’t important. Homemade ornaments? Great. Sharing fond memories? Lovely. But maybe skip the shaky cam, lingering close-ups, and anointing a toilet paper angel as the star of the show. It’s giving “arts and crafts meets dystopian public access,” not “heartwarming holiday vibes.”
In a political climate where authenticity matters, Walz’s video feels like a parody of itself. While he was busy placing his handmade angel atop the tree, voters were busy placing him atop the list of most awkward holiday content creators of the year. Next time, maybe just stick to a simple “Merry Christmas” card, Governor. Trust us—it’s safer that way.
