Rand Paul in a Bathrobe: People Mistake AI Generated Spoof for the Real Thing

Hashtag: #SenateDressCode

Some wise guys on X (Twitter) have been posting parody photos of politicians in flamboyant (or less than covering) clothing as a joke about the new relaxed Senate dress code.

The above photo was posted yesterday with the following “alarmist” text:

Jeff Charles, An Awful Pundit @jeffcharlesjr

BREAKING: Sen. Rand Paul shows up to work at the Capitol barefoot in a red bathrobe after Senate dress code change. He's not even a Democrat. It's like he just rolled out of bed and didn't bother putting on clothes. This is INSANE. #SenateDressCode

https://x.com/jeffcharlesjr/status/1705346569657037041

Many people thought the photo was real and commended Senator Paul on his ingenuity for a stunt he did not pull.

However, at least one person got the joke, creating a follow-up:

Jeff Charles, who made Rand in a red robe famous, also crafted a satire of Senator Cory Booker in “pink booty shorts”:

Riding the wave of the discourse surrounding the Senate's dress code, Booker himself took the time to explain the statement behind his audacious outfit. "These shorts are not just a piece of clothing; they represent the freedom to be oneself in an institution often characterized by conformity. Plus, they're incredibly comfortable."

After giving his remarks, Booker sashawed away singing Cardi B’s “Bongos.”

Sources told The Smattering that right-wing critics prompted Booker to double down on his fashion choices and wear a pink princess dress later in the day. “Don’t get it twisted. I’m revolutionizing the way we do government,” he said before snapping his fingers twice in a zig-zag motion.

Other images in the series include Senator Kyrsten Sinema in a “weird red Mary Poppins getup”:

https://x.com/jeffcharlesjr/status/1705277804735013059

Senator Elizabeth Warren:

https://x.com/jeffcharlesjr/status/1705242298043318451

Senator Raphael Warnock wearing “whatever the hell this is”:

https://x.com/jeffcharlesjr/status/1705371901474844823

And even the ghost of John McCain showed up to “scold everyone on their fashion choices.”

"You nitwits are squabbling over clothes when you could be bombing Russia. Get it together, people!"

https://x.com/jeffcharlesjr/status/1705558432995041283

Here’s my contribution (took about 20+ tries to get something halfway decent) - Mitch McConnell sporting a fashionable leisure suit, as he’s “Stayin’ Alive”: