DCCC and DNC adviser Kurt Bardella made a joke about Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and OnlyFans, but not everyone found it funny.
During an appearance on “The ReidOut,” Joe Reid asked Bardella, “What’s the meaning if Lauren Boebert, the second most popular QAnon congressperson in MAGA, what if she loses? What job will she have?”
Bardella replied, “I guess is it might be a gain for OnlyFans.”
Reid burst out laughing at the response.
He added, “I don’t know what she would do in this scenario.”
Watch the video below:
Democratic strategist Kurt Bardella on what Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) will do if she loses her tight race in Colorado:
— The Recount (@therecount) November 10, 2022
“I guess it might be a gain for OnlyFans.” pic.twitter.com/2YwOoeJJVq
After working in Republican politics for years, Bardella announced in 2017 he would be leaving the party.
Boebert is currently battling for reelection in a tight race with Democrat Adam Frisch.
Bardella received significant criticism from Twitter users.
One user called the comment “disgusting,” adding, “Suggesting that a US congresswoman join OnlyFans is misogynistic AF, even if that congresswoman is the absolute worst (and, to be clear, Lauren Boebert is ABSOLUTELY the worst). I’m genuinely disappointed that [Joy Ann Reid] laughed.”
What a disgusting comment from @kurtbardella.
— Kendall Brown (@kendallybrown) November 10, 2022
Suggesting that a US congresswoman join OnlyFans is misogynistic AF, even if that congresswoman is the absolute worst (and, to be clear, Lauren Boebert is ABSOLUTELY the worst).
I'm genuinely disappointed that @JoyAnnReid laughed. https://t.co/gm0MUaVOuE
Another wrote, “There’s always that contingent of people who are thrilled to have the opportunity to use all the misogynistic/racist/fatphobic nonsense they’ve been repressing in order to look like good people in a manner they think can be seen as altruistic.”
There's always that contingent of people who are thrilled to have the opportunity to use all the misogynistic/racist/fatphobic nonsense they've been repressing in order to look like good people in a manner they think can be seen as altruistic. https://t.co/yhj0jZw79X
— Robyn Pennacchia (@RobynElyse) November 10, 2022
One tweet questioned whether the joke would be made about “Louie Gohmert? Andy Biggs? Paul Gosar? Or is it only women who get told to do sex work as an insult? No matter what you think of Rep. Lauren Boebert, let’s not confuse misogyny with actual insight or humor. And on a show hosted by a woman, to boot.”
Would this be said about Louie Gohmert? Andy Biggs? Paul Gosar? Or is it only women who get told to do sex work as an insult? No matter what you think of Rep. Lauren Boebert, let’s not confuse misogyny with actual insight or humor. And on a show hosted by a woman, to boot. https://t.co/OAvStQNmgs
— Amanda Becker (@AmandaBecker) November 10, 2022
Read more reactions below:
https://twitter.com/gregpak/status/1590679241024106496
As a liberal in good standing, @kurtbardella will take any opportunity to be a misogynist. https://t.co/8jJ59BD6Bz
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) November 10, 2022
I can’t stand Lauren Boebert. I hope she loses and we never see her again, but insulting sex workers is really just a shit, lazy move. They are human beings. https://t.co/FO9TcBsCcL
— David Phillips (@reelreframe) November 10, 2022
One can think Boebert is a terrible member of Congress and simultaneously believe suggesting she go into pornography is terribly sexist. @KurtBardella should apologize. And why does @JoyAnnReid think this is a laugh riot? Terrible. https://t.co/2nX4UK0Dm3
— Doug Heye (@DougHeye) November 10, 2022
I wanna know why Joy thought this shit was so funny ☹️☹️ https://t.co/5tm6P2oyNM
— JD Vance’s Plastic Surgeon (@ProfCinephile) November 10, 2022
Former Brietbart News guy says whatever he needs to say or leaks whatever Lincoln Project tells him to leak on Twitter to just barely keep his head above water and stay on Joy Reid, of all people, cable show. Imagine being this. https://t.co/ddnji9ngAW
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) November 10, 2022
I'm old enough to remember when this classy fellow had the descriptor "Breitbart News PR guy" attached to his professional carcass. https://t.co/qBruvdCGX7
— Jeff Blehar is *BOX OFFICE POISON* (@EsotericCD) November 10, 2022
In 2019, The New York Times explained OnlyFans is a site where “subscribers — mostly male; straight, gay and beyond — pay models and social media influencers a fee, generally $5 to $20 a month, to view a feed of imagery too racy for Instagram.”
The report continues, “With that access, subscribers can also direct message and ‘tip’ to get pictures or videos created on demand, according to their sexual tastes.”
