I don't know. This guy started at the eclipse and he seems like he's perfectly fine in every way.
So will his followers.
Oh dear Christ...
Likely mostly Russian and Chinese trolls and useful idiots. People don't get this dumb without assistance.
I never bothered to look into this, is he looking up right when it's at a 100%? It'd be dark out, no?
He was not looking up when it was 100% dark out. You should be able to tell from the photo, but it he also just wasn't.
And now he's doing this. What the fuck? https://time.com/6964573/trump-bizarre-solar-eclipse-campaign-ad/
Oh ffs. He's such a vainglorious idiot that he doesn't even know he should be completely, totally, and irredeemably embarrassed for doing such a stupid thing...but no. There is nothing in him that is not infused with empty, unearned pride.
In his defense, it does look terrifying.
"My ego will block out the sun!"
"Then we will vote in the shade."
What a fucking dork
It was only partial in DC in 2017
Unsafe, and the more interesting stuff will be going on around you. Look at the leaves and the shadows. Cool shit!
Also, as the end of the eclipse approaches, keep one eye closed just in case.
I like this advice. One bad eye vs 2 bad eyes is more than 50% better.
Be careful when giving this advice out. It's easy to imagine someone hearing this and then watching the partial eclipse with one eye open, feeling impervious.
You were the one making that suggestion in the first place. lol
Yeah, I wasn't sure whether or not to suggest it.
Well I'm not blind in both eyes thanks to random internet people. It's a win
Yay! (Sorry to hear about your other eye!)
Unless you are Trump.
I got flashed by the end of the totality and all I got was a small crescent in my vision for a minute.
As long as you're not staring at it, it really isn't that big of a deal. The unpleasantness will make you flinch when it's time to stop looking.
I wouldn't rely on a timer. As soon as part of the sun starts peeking out, put your eclipse glasses back on. It is obvious when that starts happening, even if not painful.
Every time I see an article like this that is simple common sense (like don't stare at the sun ever) but which also needs to be said, I think of the Kids in the Hall Never Put Salt In Your Eyes sketch.
I used to think that then my brother shot a spoonful of salt in my eyes. I screamed bloody murder because I expected it to hurt and to get him in trouble for being an asshole, but surprisingly it didn't hurt at all.
Turns out, yes, put salt in your eyes.
I used to think that then my brother shot a spoonful of salt in my eyes. I screamed bloody murder because I expected it to hurt and to get him in trouble for being an asshole, but surprisingly it didn't hurt at all.
Turns out, yes, put salt in your eyes.
Will do!
I did it.
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