Joe Biden's Turkey Pardon Takes a Musical Turn: President Mixes Up Taylor Swift and Britney Spears
President Joe Biden's annual Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony took an unexpected turn on Monday when he confused pop stars Taylor Swift and Britney Spears during his speech.
While addressing the pardoned turkeys, Liberty and Bell, Biden remarked on their arduous journey of traveling over a thousand miles, comparing their experience to the difficulty of securing concert tickets.
"You could say it's harder than getting a ticket to the Renaissance tour," Biden began, referring to Swift's ongoing Eras Tour. However, he then stumbled over Swift's name, seemingly struggling to recall it.
Instead of correctly identifying Swift, Biden blurted out, "Or Britney's tour," mistakenly referring to Spears. He then made a comment about Spears' current whereabouts, noting that she was performing in Brazil, a country currently experiencing warm weather.
"She's down in — it's kind of warm in Brazil right now," Biden said.
Ironically, Swift had just concluded a series of performances in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as part of her Eras Tour. The singer postponed the second night of the concert due to extreme heat conditions in the city.
Biden's gaffe quickly gained traction on social media, with many users pointing out the humorous mix-up. Some fans of both Swift and Spears found the incident lighthearted and amusing, while others playfully teased the president for his momentary confusion.
Despite the minor slip-up, Biden's turkey pardoning ceremony proceeded smoothly, with the pardoned turkeys, Liberty and Bell, receiving a reprieve from the Thanksgiving table. The event marked the president's 81st birthday, adding an extra layer of significance to the annual tradition.
In the end, Biden's unintentional musical interlude injected a touch of lightheartedness into the Thanksgiving celebrations, reminding everyone that even presidents can make relatable mistakes.