The 2016 Republican National Convention, which wrapped up last night in Cleveland, was easily the rowdiest, most raucous political event since, well, the Republican primary debates from earlier this year. Still, like the rest of America, much of adland was glued to the screen, simultaneously tapping away at their phones, registering their disbelief on Twitter. Below is a sampling of our favorite comments from industry peers. (We’d say check back next week for the Democratic version of this, but something tells us it just won’t be the same.)
Kelly Niland, Creative Director, Kelly Niland Branding & Advertising
Poor Tiffany Trump. Her dad NEVER says he wants to date her—it's always Ivanka Ivanka Ivanka.
— Kelly Niland (@kellyniland) July 20, 2016
Ian Schafer, CEO, Deep Focus
The new precedent: Write an errant tweet for a brand? You're fired. Blatantly plagiarize the First Lady at the GOP Convention? No worries.
— Ian Schafer (@ischafer) July 20, 2016
Pretty sure I just saw someone getting beat up behind an American flag on NBC just now. #RNCinCLE
— Ian Schafer (@ischafer) July 20, 2016
Daniel Bremmer, Creative Director, 360i
There’s no way a devout homophobe like @GovPenceIN was going to make out with you, @realDonaldTrump #RNCinCLE https://t.co/AFNaVSaxPL
— Daniel Bremmer (@danieldantastic) July 21, 2016
Nothing beats watching @EricTrump give a speech about how @realDonaldTrump can fix anything on a broken #RNCinCLE stage. h/t @kingcortez
— Daniel Bremmer (@danieldantastic) July 21, 2016
Roi Carthy, CMO, GetShine
Something old,
something new,
something borrowed,
something blue. https://t.co/AvE1LVazqT— Roi Carthy (@Roi) July 21, 2016
Alexandra Tyler, Creative Director, Freelance
@jasonzada As my friend @kellyniland said, "Now THAT'S a lazy immigrant."
— alexandra tyler (@galexina) July 19, 2016
R/GA
Uh oh, NOW he's done it. pic.twitter.com/68NX39bNDd
— R/GA (@RGA) July 21, 2016
Just as a laughably horrible piece of writing, Meredith McIver's apology letter is one for the ages.
— R/GA (@RGA) July 20, 2016
Tom Goodwin, SVP of Strategy and Innovation, Havas Media
This is the worst hunger games film of the lot. #gopconvention
— Tom Goodwin (@tomfgoodwin) July 19, 2016
Brian Morrissey, Editor-in-Chief, Digiday
Eric's going to be put in charge of the nation's golf courses, right?
— Brian Morrissey (@bmorrissey) July 21, 2016
melania's speech is perfect for the aggregation era.
— Brian Morrissey (@bmorrissey) July 19, 2016
Cindy Gallop, Founder, Make Love Not Porn
Add Record-Breaking Porn Viewership To The List Of Things Happening During #RNCinCLE @ClevelandScene https://t.co/bvJub3QrJy @xhamstercom
— Cindy Gallop (@makelovenotporn) July 21, 2016
Ari Paparo, CEO, adtech startup Beeswax.com:
I'm all for plagiarism: REUSE THE GOOD WORDS!
— Ari Paparo (@aripap) July 19, 2016
Invisible Obama (written by Ian Schafer, CEO, Deep Focus)
#RNCinCLE pic.twitter.com/MCFe0jOB61
— Invisible Obama (@InvisibleObama) July 21, 2016
At least the Trumps are consistent. They even retweet in their speeches. #RNCinCLE
— Invisible Obama (@InvisibleObama) July 19, 2016
Ben Winkler, Chief Investment Officer, OMD
I can get behind this ticket. #RNCinCLE #kosar-bartkowski pic.twitter.com/0WVOQrlHW7
— Ben Winkler (@bwinkl3r) July 21, 2016
Stuart Elliott, Columnist, MediaVillage
So is the mumps but I'm not voting for it either https://t.co/JY82OeYvR5
— Stuart Elliott (@stuartenyt) July 20, 2016
Rob Schwartz, CEO, TBWA\Chiat\Day NY
Welcome to the Grand Old Party of Lincoln, Roosevelt, Eisenhower and Chachi.
— Rob Schwartz (@Schwartzie14) July 19, 2016
You know something's not right when "dumpster fire" is the metaphor of choice for your event. I'm looking at you #RNCinCLE
— Rob Schwartz (@Schwartzie14) July 21, 2016
Ladies and gentlemen, BLOTUS™ #RNC
— Rob Schwartz (@Schwartzie14) July 19, 2016
Carie Cummings, Senior Editor, Adweek
Melania's speechwriter would give a Quentin Tarantino character a run for their money in the art of the long con. #RNCinCLE
— Carrie Cummings (@carriecummings) July 19, 2016
White privilege is being able to thank your five children from three different women while being nominated for president. #RNCinCLE
— Carrie Cummings (@carriecummings) July 22, 2016
MariaElena Fernandez, TV Journalist, New York Magazine and Vulture
Since there’s not much to laugh at these days, I’ll pay it forward. Thanks, Internet! pic.twitter.com/5VO48WNdS5
— MariaElena Fernandez (@writerchica) July 19, 2016
Jeremy Goldman, Founder, FirebrandGrp
I wish I could go back in time and stop the younger me from ever having enjoyed The Apprentice#RNCinCLE
— Jeremy Goldman (@jeremarketer) July 22, 2016
Every time you see somebody black in the crowd, do a shot. Sadly, I'm still sober. #RNCinCLE
— Jeremy Goldman (@jeremarketer) July 22, 2016
Is it just me, or did Ted Cruz used to have a neck? #RNCinCLE pic.twitter.com/a4k28QbD55
— Jeremy Goldman (@jeremarketer) July 21, 2016
Rachel Sklar, Founder, Change the Ratio
Clinton/Lucifer 2016
— Rachel Sklar (@rachelsklar) July 20, 2016
Shorter Newt: There is nothing to fear but fearmongering itself.
— Rachel Sklar (@rachelsklar) July 21, 2016
Darren Moran, Head of Innovation, Grey Group
Trump's right. These immigrants are coming over here and stealing all our speeches. #melaniatrump #RNCinCLE @realDonaldTrump
— Darren Moran (@Darrenmoran) July 19, 2016
Women in Media
Looks like #AFT100 delegates outnumbered #RNCinCLE Unexpected, but awesome! https://t.co/eyM2HfLRMu
— Women in Media (@WomenNMedia) July 19, 2016
Joe Chernov, VP of Marketing, InsightSquared
#MakeAmericanPsychoAgain #RNC2016
— Joe Chernov (@jchernov) July 20, 2016
Katharine Mobley, CMO, WeCare Card Mastercard
So the #RNCinCLE was going well until this guy opened his mouth. ?????? pic.twitter.com/BF9XMiERSn
— Katharine Mobley (@KatharineMobley) July 22, 2016
Mark Szczepanik, Creative Director, The Adcom Group
I didn't know you could filibuster your own acceptance speech. #RNCinCLE
— Mark Szczepanik (@Szczepanik) July 22, 2016
Anthony De Rosa, Digital Production Manager, The Daily Show
This speech is so long that Baron Trump is now a Count. #RNCinCLE
— Anthony De Rosa (@Anthony) July 22, 2016
Giphy
Chris Christie is that kid in church who’d rather be at home eating fruit loops and watching cartoons. #RNCinCLE pic.twitter.com/lRvSy1KtS5
— GIPHY (@giphy) July 22, 2016
Raju Narisetti, SVP Strategy, NewsCorp
July 21, 2016. Again. And Again. #RNCinCLE pic.twitter.com/p3qD2FJenp
— Raju Narisetti (@raju) July 22, 2016