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Former alleged President Joseph Robinette Biden, in what can only be described as vintage Sleepy Joe fashion, decided to drop this gem on the mourners at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral service Friday: "I'm a hell of a lot smarter than most of you."
He was speaking primarily to a crowd of Democrats and civil rights figures, and while Snopes didn't actually rate the remark "Mostly True," it sure feels on-brand for the guy who can't help but remind everyone he's the sharpest tool in the shed, even when the shed is a memorial service.
This oddball line came while Biden was reflecting on his childhood stutter, a topic he's brought up countless times. He noted how people mocked him for it, assuming it meant he wasn't bright. "If I told you I had a cleft palate or clubfoot, none of you would have laughed," Biden said. "But it’s OK to laugh at stuttering. … It’s the one place where people think you’re stupid."
Then came the zinger: "Oh, really? I’m a hell of a lot smarter than most of you," he added, before quickly pivoting back with, "But all kidding aside, it makes you feel really small."All kidding aside, folks, Joe Biden remains a walking gaffe machine.
And every event he makes about himself.
The memorial took place at the House of Hope arena in Chicago, where hundreds gathered to honor Jackson's life and his massive left-leaning legacy. Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were there, along with Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, Rev. Al Sharpton, and other big Democratic names. They praised Jackson for founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, running for president in 1984 and 1988, boosting Black voter turnout, and reshaping the party's coalition.Biden, who often talks about overcoming his stutter, tied his remarks to resilience and the pain of being ridiculed as a kid.
Later in his speech, Biden veered into another classic tangent, declaring that "the continent of Africa is going to be the largest continent in the world" in terms of population by 2050. He recalled telling Jackson about a trip to see Nelson Mandela in South Africa: "I remember telling Jesse that I knew a guy, in South Africa," former President Biden recalled. "I was going to go see name is Nelson Mandela. And, I'm Jesse saying, how are you going? You guys actually see him, by the way? You know, the continent of Africa is going to be the largest continent in the world in terms of population of the year 2050, the largest in the entire world. Watch, man. Watch."
The "smarter than most of you" line has already joined the ever-growing Biden gaffe hall of fame, and social media lit up with reactions. Under one repost from Libs of TikTok, a commenter nailed it: "That’s a strange line to deliver at a memorial service."
Another user summed it up perfectly: "Never ending comedy from this guy. So happy he’s back in public."
Outside Biden's head-scratchers, the service stayed focused on Jackson's enduring impact as a civil rights icon who built bridges, championed marginalized communities, and helped modernize the Democratic Party's approach to inclusion and participation.
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The memorial took place at the House of Hope arena in Chicago, where hundreds gathered to honor Jackson's life and his massive left-leaning legacy. Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were there, along with Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, Rev. Al Sharpton, and other big Democratic names. They praised Jackson for founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, running for president in 1984 and 1988, boosting Black voter turnout, and reshaping the party's coalition.Biden, who often talks about overcoming his stutter, tied his remarks to resilience and the pain of being ridiculed as a kid.
Later in his speech, Biden veered into another classic tangent, declaring that "the continent of Africa is going to be the largest continent in the world" in terms of population by 2050. He recalled telling Jackson about a trip to see Nelson Mandela in South Africa: "I remember telling Jesse that I knew a guy, in South Africa," former President Biden recalled. "I was going to go see name is Nelson Mandela. And, I'm Jesse saying, how are you going? You guys actually see him, by the way? You know, the continent of Africa is going to be the largest continent in the world in terms of population of the year 2050, the largest in the entire world. Watch, man. Watch."
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The "smarter than most of you" line has already joined the ever-growing Biden gaffe hall of fame, and social media lit up with reactions. Under one repost from Libs of TikTok, a commenter nailed it: "That’s a strange line to deliver at a memorial service."
Another user summed it up perfectly: "Never ending comedy from this guy. So happy he’s back in public."
Outside Biden's head-scratchers, the service stayed focused on Jackson's enduring impact as a civil rights icon who built bridges, championed marginalized communities, and helped modernize the Democratic Party's approach to inclusion and participation.
Thanks for following Brain Flushings, guys. Please consider subscribing, and if you would like to support my work, visit the sponsors on this page, or you can Buy Me A Coffee.
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