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Trump Debate Comment Inspires #MuslimsReportStuff, And It's Very Funny
Donald Trump's response to a question about Islamophobia inspired #MuslimsReportStuff. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Donald Trump's response to a question about Islamophobia inspired #MuslimsReportStuff.
Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty ImagesMuslims Take To Twitter To Report Stuff, Just Like Trump Asked
At Sunday night's presidential debate, Donald Trump unwittingly launched a new meme. In the town hall setting, a Muslim woman asked the candidates about Islamophobia.
Trump's response: "We have to be sure that Muslims come in and report when they see something going on."
Many have taken up the challenge on Twitter, and #MuslimsReportStuff quickly went viral. Responses have ranged from sarcastic to serious to funny. One of the first and perhaps most widely shared Tweets came from Brooklyn College professor Moustafa Bayoumi:
I'm a Muslim, and I would like to report a crazy man threatening a woman on a stage in Missouri. #debate
— Moustafa Bayoumi (@BayoumiMoustafa) October 10, 2016
There are many others. Some are self-reporting:
I did laundry this morning but still haven't put it away #MuslimsReportStuff
— Sana M (@sanamasuds) October 10, 2016
I'd like to report that although I told everyone I cleaned my car I actually just put everything in the trunk #MuslimsReportStuff
— Jenna (@Chezmoihoney) October 10, 2016
Some are being used to settle sibling rivalries:
My brother leaves his wet towel on the floor everyday. FBI pls deal with this #MuslimsReportStuff
— Niles (@River_Niles) October 10, 2016
I think my sister drank orange juice straight out of the carton, will continue to investigate #MuslimsReportStuff
— basith (@MrCommonCents) October 10, 2016
Others are food-oriented:
The lines at Costco are too damn long. But the samples are 😍. #MuslimsReportStuff
— Aisha Saeed (@aishacs) October 10, 2016
#muslimsreportstuff My mother uses store-bought filo pastry for her samoosas every single year.
— Yaseen Kader (@ysnkdr) October 10, 2016
Others are undefinable:
#MuslimsReportStuff Gremlins 2 is the rare sequel that completely deconstructs the franchise. For my money, it's better than the first.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) October 10, 2016
I want to report that these Clarks shoes are on sale. Amazing. #muslimsreportstuff pic.twitter.com/U5ZMJChakg
— Isolemnlyswear (@I_Solemnly5wear) October 11, 2016
This one, though, is our favorite:
Off to tape an interview with @nprmontagne. I REPORT stuff. All Day. Every Day. #nprjournalist #MuslimsReportStuff
— Asma Khalid (@asmamk) October 10, 2016