Mocking Trump Didn’t Save Spicer from Twitter Wrath in Emmys Cameo

One might think the left would appreciate the White House ex-press secretary’s about-face, but it’s just too soon.

Too soon for a comeback?

That’s what it looked like from the crowd’s reaction at the Emmy Awards as ex-White House press secretary Sean Spicer rolled his way on stage during comedian Stephen Colbert’s monologue poking fun at US President Trump. Scarcely two months after resigning from his old job as the US president’s mouthpiece, it seems the crowd wasn’t quite ready for a Spicer cameo.

From wide-eyed surprise, to incredulous laughter, to what seemed to be a politely-concealed cringe from Melissa McCarthy (Spicer’s Hollywood arch nemesis who famously played him on Saturday Night Live), the assembled celebrities seemed entertained, at least. Not as much can be said for Spicer, who seemed hopeful but uncomfortable as he glanced around with an uncertain smile.

This will be the largest audience to witness an Emmys, period. Both in person, and around the world.

Sean Spicer, former White House press secretary, at the Emmy Awards

One would think the mocking of US President Trump might garner appreciation from left-leaning Twitterati, but it appears the bitterness about Sean Spicer has yet to dissipate after his singularly disastrous stint at the White House. Many didn’t see the humour in him attempting to ‘cash in’ on the joke after ‘lying to the American people’.

I'm not ready to laugh "with" Sean Spicer. I think he is an evil, opportunistic liar that hurt our country.

— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) September 18, 2017

Trying to normalize Sean Spicer already? #Emmys pic.twitter.com/47SEoUKNfj

— Gabe Ortíz (@TUSK81) September 18, 2017

What do half an onion and Sean Spicer getting invited to be on the Emmys have in common?

Both leave a bad taste in your mouth.

— Half An Onion (@HalfOnionInABag) September 18, 2017

Sean Spicer lied for MONTHSSSS and now he's up there on the #Emmys stage. pic.twitter.com/artgntiOH0

— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 18, 2017

What pariah? Sean Spicer getting mobbed in #Emmys lobby. Posing for pics, drinking beer, soaking up all attention after onstage appearance pic.twitter.com/WqJpaRtAvK

— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) September 18, 2017

Sean Spicer on the #emmys is proof we'll pretty much give lying, mediocre white men a platform no matter what they do.

— Celia (@_celia_marie_) September 18, 2017

Sean Spicer's stint in the Emmys just reminds me that Hollywood will always reward whiteness and racism despite how destructive or dangerous

— sarah amy harvard (@amyharvard_) September 18, 2017

The degree to which Sean Spicer has faced no consequences is a glimpse into the post-Trump future.

— Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) September 18, 2017

Sean Spicer sold his soul to work for Trump and repeatedly lied from the podium. Hilarious!

— Tommy Vietor (@TVietor08) September 18, 2017

Acting like Sean Spicer is just another funny guy is the same blurring of entertainment and politics that led to Trump becoming president.

— Murtaza Hussain (@MazMHussain) September 18, 2017

A joke about Trump's impeachment! Now let's cut to Sean Spicer wearing a tuxedo in the building sipping a cocktail with everybody.

— Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) September 18, 2017

It seems Sean Spicer is going to have a harder time reintegrating into wider society than he probably thought.

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