Ron DeSantis's Painfully Awkward Smile Is Going Viral, And It Really Does Gets Funnier Every Time

"Ron DeSantis’s debate smile looks like he’s taking his 8th grade yearbook photo and he’s a little nervous about his new braces."

Last night, the GOP held a Trump-less debate with eight Republican nominee hopefuls.

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One moment is the standout moment in terms of "that's definitely going to become a meme."

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That moment is Ron DeSantis trying to smile:

"Be sure to smile Ron at the end of the debate to try and dispel the notion you're cold and robotic."

Ron Desantis: pic.twitter.com/QF0ACegzqM

— ☢️Nuka🫥 (@CoolNuka) August 24, 2023

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As this person said, "He's malfunctioning already."

He’s malfunctioning already. pic.twitter.com/s0dhbJ6y1v

— Nagatha Christie (@WOlookingitup) August 24, 2023

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Another person compared it to taking a dump.

Ron Desantis tries to smile and looks
Like hes taking a dump. #GOPDebate pic.twitter.com/ADzc8LXUJb

— lbream (@lbream) August 24, 2023

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And this person described it as simply "hideous."

That smile by Ron DeSantis at the end was so hideous. My God. #GOPDebate

— SUJ 🦬 (@SujOfficial) August 24, 2023

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My timeline is filled with the moment.

The delay of him trying to smile is insane???

pic.twitter.com/FLscPB9msI

— Keith Edwards (@keithedwards) August 24, 2023

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I'm seeing comparisons to Wednesday Addams.

Ron DeSantis trying to smile pic.twitter.com/7A69JjXYT1

— Rebecca (rebeccafachner.bsky.social) Fachner (@rebecca_fachner) August 24, 2023

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They're calling him Chandler Bing.

He’s weird. He’s a robot. I’d never want to have a beer with him. He smiles like Chandler Bing did when you take his picture…

And I’d want him as my president in a heartbeat. Let’s go, @RonDeSantis ! pic.twitter.com/15MwAojpRd

— Tball_15 (@tball_15) August 24, 2023

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And this person's comparison to an 8th grader's yearbook pic with braces is pretty spot on:

Ron DeSantis’ debate smile looks like he’s taking his 8th grade yearbook photo and he’s a little nervous about his new braces

— Mackenzie Moore (@_Mack_Moore) August 24, 2023

Twitter: @_Mack_Moore

Anyway, this is destined to become a meme.

WHAT IS THAT ATTEMPT AT A SMILE 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/padZcp3J2R

— Brodes (@_Brodes) August 24, 2023

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It's already beginning...

yeah Pepsi is fine pic.twitter.com/Yrh8oiCxGT

— Adam Smith (@asmith83) August 24, 2023

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