On Wednesday, at the height of Ivanka vs. Nordstrom, Warren vs. McConnell, and Donald vs. his own tweet kerfuffles, people seemed like they wanted a momentary break from politics.
So, the #SayAnythingNonPolitical hashtag was born. As you've probably deduced, the hashtag challenges folks to talk about literally anything, as long as it's not political.
#SayAnythingNonPolitical I love squirrels
#SayAnythingNonPolitical I'm 51 years old, but tell people I'm 70. I USUALLY get you look great for your age!!
Things were cute at first — and much, much needed. There were lots of animal pictures shared.
Poof. #SayAnythingNonPolitical
We bought a cat for our dog #bestbuds #SayAnythingNonPolitical
The San Diego Zoo even jumped in!
#SayAnythingNonPolitical Sloths are cute. 😉
"I think we may have quite possibly taken Hall & Oates for granted." Agreed, and non-political. Congrats.
#SayAnythingNonPolitical As I look back, I think we may have quite possibly taken Hall & Oats for granted...
"I love food. Also strong agree. Food crosses party lines! Everyone likes food!
#SayAnythingNonPolitical I love food.
The Walking Dead will be back on Sunday, let's not forget!
Guys walking dead is back Sunday #SayAnythingNonPolitical
People seemed to appreciate the challenge to take their minds off of politics for a second.
#SayAnythingNonPolitical I love this tag.
But just as quickly, and simultaneously, others were really struggling with it.
#SayAnythingNonPolitical I've forgotten how...
#SayAnythingNonPolitical So.....you like......."Stuff?"
#SayAnythingNonPolitical "Anything Non-Political"
Some people got smart with it.
I'm on my way to Nordstrom's to go shopping #SayAnythingNonPolitical
#SayAnythingNonPolitical I just McCain't.
I love stuffed animals 😜#SayAnythingNonPolitical
While others — Republicans, Democrats, Trump supporters or not — could not not tweet anything politically charged. In fact, people are being unapologetically blatant about it.
#SayAnythingNonPolitical I LOVE MY PRESIDENT @realDonaldTrump #wednesdaywisdom Intel CEO
Don't Look At This Meme. #SayAnythingNonPolitical
Until...oh.
This tag was orchestrated by the fascist Trump administration to control our speech. Never forget Bowling Green. #SayAnythingNonPolitical
Well, we tried.
No one cares how many pecks of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked because he was an undocumented worker. #SayAnythingNonPolitical
Apparently, there are only a few subjects that don't devolve into political territory.
#SayAnythingNonPolitical Fitted sheets are hard to fold.
#SayAnythingNonPolitical Why have chocolate bars shrunk
Sushi is garbage and I'm convinced many people just pretend to like it. #SayAnythingNonPolitical
But at least this might serve as somewhat of a list of "non-political" talking points at your next family holiday gathering?
Me to Family: "Hey, my tweet got Points!" Family: "Hmm". #SayAnythingNonPolitical