Melania Trump’s Christmas decorations video works far too well as The Shining
As a symbol of the nation, the Christmas decorations at the White House have to convey a broader message of patriotism or hope or an allegory for the end of days, or something. At least that’s how it’s seemed over the last couple of years when they have been unveiled by Melania Trump.
In 2017, she revealed this haunted landscape.
The decorations are up! @WhiteHouse is ready to celebrate! Wishing you a Merry Christmas & joyous holiday season! pic.twitter.com/d6ZuyeFvrw
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) November 27, 2017
In 2018, she channelled the red weed from War of the Worlds.
The @WhiteHouse is sparkling for the Christmas season! pic.twitter.com/ncNhlkZAWl
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) November 26, 2018
This year, she clearly tried to avoid anything too obviously terrifying.
“The Spirit of America” is shining in the @WhiteHouse! I am delighted to share this beautiful exhibit of patriotism for all to see, and excited for everyone to experience the beauty of the #Christmas season! pic.twitter.com/qGxxl9qBrd
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 2, 2019
It didn’t work.
This remake of The Shining is the scariest one yet. https://t.co/hDliHBmeKR
— John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz) December 3, 2019
It's like if Patrick Batemen was tasked with depicting Narnia.
— Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) December 3, 2019
This shit rules. It's like if Stanley Kubrick made a Hallmark movie. Obviously the Trumps should live in a toilet forever but their aesthetic is hilarious. https://t.co/Jdwfr7nXI2
— David Roth (@david_j_roth) December 2, 2019
I got a warmer feeling watching Danny roam the halls at the Overlook in The Shining. https://t.co/xL6ZYDt0RY
— Fiona Adorno (@FionaAdorno) December 2, 2019
The horror aesthetic was so strong, it inspired Richard Littler, the creator of Scarfolk, to do this:
Heeeere's Melania…. pic.twitter.com/vmXNg22Yv3
— Richard Littler (@richard_littler) December 3, 2019
Absolutely chilling, yet still more wholesome than her husband’s policies and behaviour.
Source: @FLOTUS, @richard_littler, Twitter, Image: @FLOTUS, @richard_littler, Twitter
