Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) didn’t go to college and hadn’t even earned her GED when she first started campaigning for Congress. But she’s angry that President Joe Biden’s student debt relief will go to people who earned degrees in “lesbian dance theory.”
Boebert was responding to comments Biden made last week about how he believes that Republicans and Donald Trump are a threat to the institution of democracy.
“Now you need to vote to literally save democracy again,” Biden told the Democratic National Committee on Thursday. “The MAGA Republicans don’t just threaten our personal rights and economic security. They’re a threat to our very democracy. They refuse to accept the will of the people. They embrace, embrace political violence. They don’t believe in democracy.”
“How the heck can Joe Biden call America First conservatives a ‘threat to democracy’ with a straight face and a dry diaper,” Boebert said on Fox News this past Saturday. “He’s the one who has allowed millions to invade our southern border. He’s the one who is robbing hardworking Americans to pay for Karen’s daughter’s degree in lesbian dance theory.”
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The point she was trying to make isn’t really clear; she didn’t explain how the Biden administration is doing anything wrong on issues related to elections and democratic representation, which is ostensibly what the discussion was about. She was instead referring to border control and Biden’s cancelation of $10,000 to $20,000 in student debt last week.
But her contempt for the made up degree in “lesbian dance theory” got attention online.
Why is the GOP so obsessed with gay people and lesbians?
— ConstitutionalCrisis (@GOPWarOnAmerica) August 27, 2022
Where does one take lesbian dance theory classes? Asking for a friend… https://t.co/YdfuJbXIbn
— Janis Irwin (@JanisIrwin) August 28, 2022
if you’ve ever been to an indigo girls concert you’re already well-versed in lesbian dance theory ijs
— ⚓️Imani Two-Kitchens Gandy⚓️ (@AngryBlackLady) August 28, 2022
Lesbian Dance Theory students on their graduation day https://t.co/n9lUiBXmp4 pic.twitter.com/m2tjMkQIo0
— Saint Hoax (@SaintHoax) August 28, 2022
Lauren Boebert is upset about student loan forgiveness because she never went to college and wishes she could have taken Lesbian Dance Theory.
— Kate 🪬🤍🇺🇸 (@ImSpeaking13) August 28, 2022
Did somebody say "Lesbian Dance Theory?” pic.twitter.com/4BUMCRbBEW
— Victor "Punch Nazis" Licata (@VictorLicata1) August 28, 2022
In lieu of tonight’s ANTIFA meeting, we will have our first lesbian dance theory class.
Our first dance will be called The Pork Slider- an interpretative remake of the stomach cramps Lauren Boebert caused.
— KD 📚🌎🌊🇺🇸 (@kdnerak33) August 28, 2022
You know as soon as Lauren Boebert uttered the words Lesbian Dance Theory, Ron DeSantis drew up legislation to remove it from Florida schools, and GOP super PACs kicked in a shit ton of money.
— Mr. Newberger (@jeremynewberger) August 28, 2022
Lesbian Dance Theory sounds like a fun class, actually.
— Olivia Julianna 🗳 (@0liviajulianna) August 28, 2022
I'm gonna start an all-female band called Lesbian Dance Theory… who's buying tickets?
See also: STFU Lauren Boebert
— Angela Belcamino (@AngelaBelcamino) August 28, 2022
would transfer to a new school in a whole different state to take lesbian dance theory https://t.co/6XtaXfZqoc
— Los Feliz Daycare (@LosFelizDaycare) August 28, 2022
yo she's just fucking nuts, man, you can't LEARN lesbian dance theory in school—what the hell!—you can only pick that shit up on the STREETS, everybody knows that https://t.co/6Vc3UeakL5
— Jason Linkins (@dceiver) August 28, 2022
yo she's just fucking nuts, man, you can't LEARN lesbian dance theory in school—what the hell!—you can only pick that shit up on the STREETS, everybody knows that https://t.co/6Vc3UeakL5
— Jason Linkins (@dceiver) August 28, 2022
My small contribution to the embarrassment of Lauren Boebert. Lesbian dance theory, what a time to be alive. pic.twitter.com/PyWga8mPeZ
— President of Antifa (@alottounpack) August 28, 2022
Lesbian Dance Theory be like pic.twitter.com/t6XIChVlm2
— Lädy Ä (@aphotomama) August 28, 2022
It's funny how out of touch conservatives are. They keep saying stuff like, "Ooh so you want to steal 10k from me to take lesbian dance theory class??" and 80% of people under 40 are like "yes, thank you"
— Read Class Struggle Unionism by Joe Burns (@JoshuaPotash) August 28, 2022
I bet people who took Lesbian Dance Theory don't embarrass themselves in public like this: pic.twitter.com/RUJ8zvU2kg
— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) August 28, 2022
Hello everyone, and welcome to Lesbian Dance Theory 101. We’re going to start with an easy one and practice rhythmic swaying to “Closer to Fine”.
If everyone could please set their recyclable water bottles and protest banners over by the door, we can get started.
— Rev. E. Carrington Heath (they/them) (@echeath) August 28, 2022
The “dance theory” trope is routinely silly and philistine. “Lesbian dance theory” adds that frisson of bigotry that really excites your basic semi-fascist. https://t.co/QZmKMYj7Ki
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) August 27, 2022
Lesbian dance theory gonna do more for us all than an infinite number of cops, of that I am certain. https://t.co/valIjnMXUj
— Mike Rugnetta has mostly logged off til Sept (@mikerugnetta) August 28, 2022
If I only could’ve majored in lesbian dance theory. I’d be a TikTok billionaire and wouldn’t need student loans relief. https://t.co/29YR47gbth
— WiseMindWillow (@saltysuburban29) August 27, 2022
I didn’t get a chance to study Choreography in College but did Kim Guilfoyle fail Lesbian Dance Theory?! pic.twitter.com/Tl2UDXLuvC
— Papi B Dubs, (music/events) (@Papi_B_Dubs) August 28, 2022
Lauren’s college credits completed? None.
— Lakota Man (@LakotaMan1) August 28, 2022
