It's time to stop talking about Trump's hands
(02/14/18 5:00am)
The tantalizing target of Donald Trump has dominated the liberal comedic scene ever since he stepped into politics. Comedians and political writers have ridiculed everything from his hair, to his weight, to his voice. Audiences love it, as many news networks have seen ratings bumps with increased coverage of Trump. The jokes sometimes challenge his performance as president, but often simply attack him as a person. These personal jokes can be funny and can serve to rally resistance, but they provide little substance. They fail to expose his flaws to those who do not already despise him. They play into his strategy of turning politics into reality television, as they promote personal insults rather than substantive debate.