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Monday, August 17, was the first day of the Democratic National Convention, and many notable Democrats from all over the country virtually converged to give speeches on their visions for the future of the party.
One speaker, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, gave a well-reviewed speech, saying:
"Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will lead by example. Science, not politics or ego, will drive their decisions."
But as good as her speech was, something else she said that night would ultimately get far more attention.
Just before going live, Whitmer was caught on a hot mic explaining Shark Week to an offscreen friend.
"It's not just Shark Week...It's Shark Week, motherf*ckers."
Gov. Whitmer (D-MI) jokes before going live: "It's not just Shark Week ... it's Shark Week *mouths expletive*" https://t.co/KSndbTvLZi— The Recount (@The Recount)1597716445.0
Whitmer's phrase is often circulated by super-fans of Shark Week to express their enthusiasm.
Someone definitely knows it was Shark Week. https://t.co/GkoZXu7nSh— HuffPost (@HuffPost)1597743122.0
Good morning to @GovWhitmer and Governor Whitmer only. https://t.co/2mXP0dDpIc— Paige Southwick Pfleger (@Paige Southwick Pfleger)1597757772.0
After laughter around the studio, Whitmer seemed to call out the moment on her own, saying with a finger wag:
"I have learned about the hot mic."
“It’s Shark Week Mother F*%^{#” - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ^^^Coming to a coffee mug near you in 3...2...1... https://t.co/SkJ02Qp5hb— Jake Neher (@Jake Neher)1597720541.0
Per spicy @GovWhitmer, #Dems should immediately rebrand their convention “#SharkWeek, MF.”— howardfineman (@howardfineman)1597765413.0
Whitmer caught on hot mic: 'It's shark week mother f******' And? 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿 https://t.co/QL344XtU7Z— 𝑩𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒔𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎! Sanity is Back! (@𝑩𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒔𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎! Sanity is Back!)1597757930.0
Twitter's love for Whitmer only grew after hearing her statement.
@GovWhitmer is my new favorite politician. “It’s Shark Week, motherf@&$er.” #SharkWeek #SharkWeek2020 https://t.co/wY3B5aXaaN— DH Wilson (@DH Wilson)1597764680.0
In what might be this year's most ironic statement, the governor followed up the soundbite by saying "I have learne… https://t.co/Lc4rM3AAdt— FOX 2 Detroit (@FOX 2 Detroit)1597755884.0
@MLive “It’s Shark Week, motherfu€ker$!” - @GovWhitmer https://t.co/tbSjd5h3wh— KikiBean42 (@KikiBean42)1597764682.0
Can you really trust a governor who isn't excited about Shark Week?
#BigGretch is the best! #luvmyGov https://t.co/ryavppni3O— Biden/Harris: Build Back Better / Blue 🌊 (@Biden/Harris: Build Back Better / Blue 🌊)1597756922.0
I stan my governor #biggretch #whitmer #sharkweek https://t.co/cYi5oWEGNB— Mr. Brightside ↙️↙️↙️ (@Mr. Brightside ↙️↙️↙️)1597752389.0
lmao shark week @GovWhitmer— Tim (@Tim)1597755674.0
Many were surprised this wasn't some sort of comedy sketch.
Whitmer continues to amass new fans with her love of sharks.
This is why I love @GovWhitmer. #SharkWeek https://t.co/vZqoPvD9EX— Bernie Wong (@Bernie Wong)1597728204.0
The Democratic National Convention will continue on Tuesday, August 18. If only more of the politicians who are going to be there would express their opinions on Shark Week!