‘Why Did [She] Wear Her Big Bird Floaties?’: Twitter Users Mock Senator Sinema Over SOTU Attire

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) attended President Joe Biden’s Tuesday evening State of the Union address in an eye-catching yellow dress — and by the end of the night, Twitter users everywhere were mocking her attire.

Sinema’s bright yellow dress certainly stood out against a sea of dark blue and black suits and jackets. In a series tweets, memes and photos, people ridiculed the independent senator from Arizona by saying that she wanted attention, making references to popular culture, and mocking her bright yellow dress. “Sesame Street” character Big Bird.

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“What in the name of Big Bird’s wardrobe is Kyrsten Sinema wearing?” @JojofromJerz Tweet.

“Kyrsten Sinema seeking attention at the #StateOfTheUnion,” Lee Midriff has been added.

Kyrsten Sinema is seeking attention at a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateOfTheUnion?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#StateOfTheUnion… pic.twitter.com/Qjc1rlThVg

— Lee Midkiff (@LeeMidkiff1) February 8, 2023

“Kyrsten Sinema got confused and thought this was the Grammys #sotu2023,” said Lesley Abravanel.

Kyrsten Sinema was confused and mistakenly believed this to be the Grammys.https://twitter.com/hashtag/sotu2023?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#sotu2023 pic.twitter.com/YmhZPJmZkZ

— Lesley Abravanel 🪩 (@lesleyabravanel) February 8, 2023

“‘I’m just honored to be nominated.’ -Krysten Sinema on her State of the Union nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Live Circus Performance,” Another Tweet As a response.

“Did the airbags on Kyrsten Sinema‘s outfit deploy during the State of the Union?” comedian Gabe Sanchez wondered.

The Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty Jokes, “OMG. I’m watching from home and wearing the same dress as Sinema. I mean, what were the chances?”

“Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kyrsten Sinema look like comedic-relief villains in a 90s final fantasy game,” MSNBC’s Manny Fidel commented, sharing side-by-side photos.

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kyrsten Sinima look like comedic-relief characters in a 90s Final Fantasy game.https://t.co/EoC5f1BDqY”>pic.twitter.com/EoC5f1BDqY

— manny (@mannyfidel) February 8, 2023

“Kyrsten Sinema entering the chamber. #SOTU,” Another added.

Kyrsten Sinema enters into the chamber. #SOTU pic.twitter.com/dYpceknaju

— Ted Genoways (@TedGenoways) February 8, 2023

And Another question: “Why did Kyrsten Sinema wear her Big Bird floaties to the State of the Union? Was she expecting a water landing?”

“Bernie Sanders and Kyrsten Sinema are both on the US trending list because of something they wore to #SOTU2023, and it’s on brand for both of them. Bernie gets attention not looking for any simply doing the right thing. Sinema seeking attention making it about herself,” @bern_identity commented by sharing a photo featuring Bernie Sanders, the independent Vermont Senator, wearing a medical-mask, and Sinema’s dress.

Because of what they wore, Kyrsten sinema and Bernie Sanders both made it onto the US top trending list. #SOTU2023It’s on-brand for both of them.

Bernie does the right things and gets attention. Sinema is looking for attention and making it all about her. pic.twitter.com/lR4UpGQokj

— The Bern Identity (@bern_identity) February 8, 2023

The dress did not turn everyone off, however. Kambree (@KamVTV) tweeted, “I love what Kiersten [sic] Sinema is wearing. She dresses how she wants to dress and thinks how she wants to think. That is why the Democrats fear her. She is her own self. She went to Washington DC to represent her constituents, not become a Pelosi employee.”

“This is why I have mad respect for her. My friends in Arizona do too, and they are Republicans,” She continued.

Because of this, I have great respect for her. Arizona has many friends who are Republicans.

— Kambree (@KamVTV) February 8, 2023