You could be forgiven if you mistook the start of the latest GOP debate for the beginning of a Saturday Night Live skit.
Dr. Ben Carson‘s didn’t hear his name announced during introductions and started somewhat of a comical traffic jam.
The retired neurosurgeon stayed off the stage waiting while the camera remained on him and Ted Cruz walked around him.
Donald Trump also failed to hear his name and he stood offstage with Carson.
After Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush walked around the pair the moderators again introduced Carson.
They had to introduce Trump two more times before he made his way onto the stage and they nearly forgot Ohio Gov. John Kasich altogether.
After the debate Carson told reporters that ABC, the host of the debate, had audio issues and that is what caused the confusion.
“ABC News has admitted there were sound issues. We couldn’t hear very well backstage, so I was just waiting to hear my name,” he said.
But that didn’t make the moment any less hilarious.
Check out the comical clip below.
[wpvideo nSFaRsAU]
Social media was quick to skewer the mishap.
Ben Carson was introduced – must not have heard his name. Traffic jam ensued.
— Rick Klein (@rickklein) February 7, 2016
Enjoyed SNL’s cold open on the Republican debate immensely https://t.co/WaFOLph7Ir
— James Dart (@James_Dart) February 7, 2016
I keep randomly watching the introduction debacle from tonight’s GOP debate & laugh every time. https://t.co/TYLNNqjBu6
— Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) February 7, 2016
Who needs SNL with this embarrassing comedy at the #GOPDebate? https://t.co/VzBw08Vcq3
— Messaging Matters (@MessagingMatt) February 7, 2016
Carson during intro of the candidates. #goose ate pic.twitter.com/CDSiJT6LBY
— Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) February 7, 2016
Trump held back with Carson offstage at intro. I saw it as a show of comradery over Iowa. https://t.co/KEVLmJFW9y
— Debra (@Bubbachitchat1) February 7, 2016
Woah was that ABC intro real?? Why did Ben Carson just decide to chill in the hallway?? So many questions
— hayley brundige (@HayleyBrundige) February 7, 2016
DONATE TO BIZPAC REVIEW
Please help us! If you are fed up with letting radical big tech execs, phony fact-checkers, tyrannical liberals and a lying mainstream media have unprecedented power over your news please consider making a donation to BPR to help us fight them. Now is the time. Truth has never been more critical!
- Britney Spears shows off her rockin’ new bod, but had to spoil it with a liberal message about ‘Dreamers’ - December 24, 2017
- Border patrol forget they’re supposed to be heartless, deliver beautiful baby at the border - December 24, 2017
- After scoring tax cut victory, Trump sees ‘tremendous Democrat support’ for his next big initiative - December 24, 2017
Comment
We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. If a comment is spam, instead of replying to it please click the ∨ icon below and to the right of that comment. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.
