Staff Reports
The world of politics has never been shy about its share of eccentricities, but Vice President Kamala Harris is here to elevate the bar with her enthusiasm for Venn diagrams. Yes, the same Venn diagrams that are typically reserved for middle school math classes or the occasional post on social media. It seems that Harris has taken the art of intersecting circles to an entirely new level, earning her some puzzled looks from voters who might prefer their leaders to, you know, tackle real issues instead of charting their social lives through geometric shapes.
During a recent tête-à-tête with the ever-so-serious Brene Brown, Harris decided to dive headlong into her peculiar fascination. Her remarks were packed with fervor, as she expressed her unwavering love for these diagrams that map out the overlap between, say, ice cream flavors and hobbies instead of discussing, oh, I don’t know, inflation or national security. She gleefully admitted that her passion for these graphical representations had been the subject of internet memes, proving once again that there is no shortage of ways to poke fun at her peculiar habits.
Who did this?! 😊🤣
KAMALA: "I love venn diagrams. I really do. I love venn diagrams. It's just something about those 3 cirlces and the analysis about where there is the intersection. Right? Yea I see people – You agree with me right?"
Do you agree with her? pic.twitter.com/zeuwKs3NY2
— Question Everything (@needtoquestion) November 1, 2024
Of course, one can’t help but wonder why the Vice President finds joy in these mathematical nuggets. In Harris’s mind, Venn diagrams are more than just circles; they are tools for coalition building and collaboration. In her oh-so-unique brand of logic, they serve as a pathway to harmony, a visual representation of how seemingly opposing factions can come together—if only we could organize them effectively enough through the magic of overlapping circles. It’s comforting to know that her answer to bipartisan issues is just one diagram away, although it raises the question of whether lawmakers would be more effective sketching circles than drafting legislation.
In an attempt to illustrate her point, Harris regaled listeners with a heartwarming tale of using Venn diagrams to help her goddaughter navigate college life. Apparently, organizing academic and social schedules with “about 11 circles” resulted in transformative insights about life’s intersections. It’s a testament to her creative problem-solving approach, but one can’t help but think that a calendar app might have sufficed. Also, how about asking mom or dad for advice rather than drawing confusing shapes? It raises the idea that her prioritization of visual aids might be leading to a generation of students who think the solution to every problem can be solved with a diagram and a smile.
In what is becoming an increasingly frequent occurrence, Harris’s affinity for Venn diagrams has drawn the ire of critics such as the Republican National Committee. They cheekily compiled a montage of her enthusiastic diagrams discussions, turning her mathematical musings into viral content that some have called “cringe-worthy.” Not surprising, considering that while most Vice Presidents have tackled serious issues, Harris seems to be stuck in a never-ending geometry class. Yet, this might just be the unique brand of fun the Biden administration is going for—because who needs common sense solutions when you have colorful circles?
In the end, Harris’s obsession could be seen as a metaphor for the state of her party; full of overlapping interests and chaotic connections that often lead nowhere meaningful. Drawing circles won’t solve problems. It might be time for Harris and her cohorts to put down the markers, set aside the metaphors, and address the real-world challenges facing the nation. After all, it’s hard to lead a coalition when you’re too busy mapping out the social lives of college students.
