Donald Trump’s new friends from Palm Beach county gathered on Sunday to give the candidate a little something to signify their unity, now that Trump is bestiaries with Ben Carson – and what could be better for the man who has everything -covered in gold, than a tribute in song? Song-stylist Beau Davidson took the party higher with a roof raising sing-along version of the standard he says ‘everyone knows’ titled “Stand by Me.” I guess ‘ everyone’ doesn’t know it judging from this crowd. After all, the song has only been around since 1961. Davidson changed the lyrics – but only marginally, so that instead of ‘darlin’ darlin’ stand by me’ people were meant to sing “Donald, Donald stand by me.” Most didn’t, sing anything.
While you may not hear much sing-along fun, there is plenty of good old fashioned spirit in evidence. Ben Carson, makes the smallest clap I’ve been privileged to witness in my lifetime…And that includes golf claps. Donald Trump stands swaying awkwardly for a few seconds, until he is urged to he clap for a few more seconds and I assume the drummer he’s listening to, differs from Carson’s and everyone else’s as well.
Trump’s goons seem even more uncomfortable than their boss. They are above and facing the crowd as if to search out the prankster who has set them up. While Beau implores the crowd to put their hands together for Trump – whipping himself into a ‘YAH YAH YAH YAH chorus, and a big ending, Trump’s face turns the same neon pink as Beau’s tie.
As uncomfortable as it is, for some reason I’m reminded of when Obama sang Al Green – like a boss! Mr. Trump, I’m afraid you’re out of the talent competition.
A penny for your thoughts Mr. Trump. The cartoon bubble above his head would read, GET EM OUT OF HERE!!!
One observer said the vision brought back Viet Nam flashbacks. Personally, I can’t wait for the telethon for the rhythmically impaired next year from beautiful Palm Beach.