First lady Jill Biden was buried under criticism after posting a video on social media of a “bit of magic, wonder, and joy” at the White House.
The post featured dancers amid the White House Christmas decorations who were, according to Biden, giving a “playful interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite.”
But the bizarre imagery left many on social media not feeling the holiday spirit.
“A bit of magic, wonder, and joy brought to you by the talented tappers of Dorrance Dance, performing their playful interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite. Enjoy!” read the caption on the post from the official @FLOTUS account on X.
A bit of magic, wonder, and joy brought to you by the talented tappers of Dorrance Dance, performing their playful interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite.
Enjoy! đ pic.twitter.com/qXtCm4t37o
â Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) December 13, 2023
Tap dancers made their way through the Christmas decor at the White House in brightly colored costumes
But the reaction of many on X was anything but “wonder” and “Joy.” Most wondered what the offering cost taxpayers and how it even purported to inspire a holiday feeling.
That was, something⌠pic.twitter.com/NLNd0WIDhU
â Ryker (@RykerJackson97) December 14, 2023
This shouldâve come with a sensitivity label. This is horrendous.
â Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) December 14, 2023
“You are so strange. Bizarre. Freaky,” one user said.
“The United States of Bananas,” another posted.
Whatâs with the Hunger Games aesthetic?
â Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) December 14, 2023
The second hand embarrassment is off the charts
â Alex Rosen (@iFightForKids) December 14, 2023
Is everyone at the White House on drugs???
â Milenka~ (@MilenaAmit) December 13, 2023
One X user reminded of the “tasteful” decorations displayed when former first lady Melania Trump decorated the White HOuse.
How utterly tacky, tasteless and ANTI Christmas.
Melania’s was tasteful, seasonal, appealed to everyone and was absolutely breathtaking and gorgeous.pic.twitter.com/v3FQ81ytxJâ Peri Fine (@Perifinesse) December 14, 2023
Others just found Biden’s video disturbing.
OMG!!! This canât be real? Horribleâthe one guy looks like a perv character from the Shining. Yikes. đł Hide the children if you donât want nightmares. Disturbing IMO.
â Dianna Erwin (@Dianna_Erwin) December 14, 2023
Is this a joke
â Olivia Rondeau đşđ¸ (@rondeaulivia) December 14, 2023
That is a freak show that destroys a classic holiday tradition.
â I’m that suburban mom Trump voter (@GinaBritton14) December 14, 2023
I wonder what that cost taxpayers.
â Ranse213 (@odannyt) December 13, 2023
Honest Abe honestly has no idea what heâs watching pic.twitter.com/QEHoVuCq5E
â RestoreSanity2024 (@RestoreSantity) December 14, 2023
â . . . playful interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite.â I lasted about 20 seconds. Todayâs Democrat party is the the party of liars, thieves, and most definitely, perverts.