The internet had a field day Thursday poking fun at California Governor Gavin Newsom’s unusually tense cross-legged sitting posture during a speaking engagement.
The 58-year-old governor was talking about National Guard policies at the New York Times DealBook Summit when he struck a pose that quickly became fodder for social media jokes. “I have never seen a man crush his testicles harder than this dude,” tweeted @BoredElonMusk, sharing footage from Wednesday’s discussion. Another user added, “Lmao. Never trust anyone that sits like that.”
Some online observers speculated that Newsom’s extreme sitting style might reflect feelings of being “emasculated,” sparking further commentary and memes.
Meanwhile, President Trump has been dominating headlines in his own way, at least when it comes to making an impact—though in a very different arena than a stiff-legged pose.