Politics & Government
Ex-WI Gov. Scott Walker Tries (And Fails) To Troll Minnesota
The former Wisconsin governor tried to be funny on social media. It didn't go well.
TWIN CITIES, MN — Former Gov. Scott Walker, who failed in his attempt at reelection last November, tried and utterly failed to troll Minnesotans and Vikings fans on Twitter Tuesday. Walker, who was apparently at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport today, for some reason thought it was strange that a store there would sell Green Bay Packers gear.
This is in an actual store in the airport in Minneapolis. Can you imagine selling Vikings merchandise in Green Bay?!? @packers #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/JwusZJFdrg
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) September 10, 2019
Many were quick to point out the obvious:
- Stores located in international airports are smart to market their products towards visitors.
- Thousands of Wisconsin natives visit — and move to — the Twin Cities metro every year.
- There are plenty of stores near Wisconsin's borders that sell Vikings and Chicago Bears gear.
- Comparing Minneapolis to Green Bay is silly. (What Minnesotan would ever want to move to Green Bay?)
Check out a sampling of tweets in response to the ex-politician:
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If you buy it, it’s a win for them
— Drew Walker (@RealDrewWalker1) September 10, 2019
Capitalism wins. Unlike Green Bay this weekend.
— Mike Christopherson (@michaelchrist0) September 10, 2019
Never took a marketing class??? Oh that's right, you're a dropout.
— ECMkat (@ECMKat1) September 10, 2019
It because Wisconsin has no airports west of Madison that can get you anywhere. Might as well take advantage of the cheeseheads and bring the money to MN. Thank you.
— IAMBUNDES (@lunde_scott) September 10, 2019
Have you never gone shopping in St. Croix, Pierce or Polk Counties? What a dumb thing to Tweet!
— Ken Wolter (@Wolterkw) September 10, 2019
Yes if there was an airport that frequently served Minnesotans.
— JudyHensler24 (@JudyHensler24) September 10, 2019
The Vikings play the Packers in Green Bay Sunday at noon.
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