Vice President-elect Kamala Harris made history when she and running mate Joe Biden were projected as the winner of the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Since the win was confirmed last weekend, people have been lauding her work and hailing her historic achievement in being the first woman, first Black woman and first South Asian woman to become vice president. But the internet had a ton of fun when it was reminded, yet again, that Harris once dated well-known TV host Montel Williams.
As always, the internet had plenty of jokes to spare despite the photos of her and Williams surfacing last year and earlier this year. Here are some of the ones that had us laughing yet again.
The Fact that Kamala Dated Montel and it seems like no one remembers lol pic.twitter.com/gmo81HwS9B
— ig: OhHiPretty (@_REALbossbabe) November 13, 2020
Some joked that they wish the couple had worked out so that the actor, motivational speaker and host of the famed Montel Williams Show could have made it to the White House.
Had to pause for a min and think "Williams or Jordan?" but then realized it didnt matter because it would've been hilarious to have either Montel as a 2nd Gentleman. https://t.co/PqUX726STW
— Roy Wood Jr- Ex Jedi (@roywoodjr) November 13, 2020
Others joked that Harris probably wanted to forget the 90s drip both her and Williams had in the photo going viral.
Reporter: “Vice President Harris, could you please talk about what your experience was like with Mr. Montel Williams?”
Kamala: … pic.twitter.com/HfNkGog68r
— Phai Huynh???? (@phai_huynh) November 13, 2020
But some noted that they didn't remember that the two were ever connected.
Them: you forgot Kamala Dated Montel: Me back then: pic.twitter.com/Pdw45PlWMQ
— Quarantine Thick ????????♀️ (@quarantinethick) November 13, 2020
But mostly, the internet just wanted an excuse to make jokes.
Montel once he realizes he fumble the bag…. pic.twitter.com/0BfENrVG7D
— MpyrUno (@MpyrUno) November 13, 2020
We barely remember Montel https://t.co/QDApi8fLvI
— The First Lady Moe (@flawl3ssnbrwn) November 13, 2020
Hilariously, some began confusing Montel Williams with singer Montel Jordan.
Some of you don’t know the diff between Montel Williams and Montell Jordan pic.twitter.com/rkBS9osfy2
— RoseT ✊???? (@karmamar55) November 13, 2020
Since Montel is trending pic.twitter.com/sYxaFqCJOA
— anthonydash (@VARiANTdash) November 13, 2020
“no one remembers”.. as if people really were just checkin to see who Montel is/was dating ever lmao. https://t.co/cyxs1cSRR4
— lyssa ms. niggas (@ms_fishscale) November 13, 2020
Damn Montel with the fumble. Could’ve been in the White House doing that same song 100 different ways.
— One For All (@HatersAreJEllis) November 13, 2020
If we're going to talk about Montel now then I want to know Mike Pence dating history. There gotta be something more interesting there.
— DisorientedCode (@DisorientedCode) November 13, 2020
So we could’ve had the homie Montel as 2nd Gentleman? pic.twitter.com/JssxQ2aYX1
— H.R. Paperstacks (@newjvbell270) November 13, 2020
Others noted that Williams had already addressed it, and Williams himself took to Twitter to try to use his trending status for good.
It’s not new and it’s not news.
I’m focused on something that actually matters – bringing a 29 year old Marine, @freetrevorreed home.
If you want to help, follow @freetrevorreed. https://t.co/OVUV8tnrLc
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) November 13, 2020
Since I’m apparently trending…@freetrevorreed is a Marine veteran who has been wrongfully held 451 days by the Russian Government.
For those who can, please help the family keep fighting by going to https://t.co/3m54iNKxwx
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) November 13, 2020
Williams, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999, even joked about his style back then while trying to highlight the causes that are closest to him.
While my personal style may have changed a lot since I got my start on daytime, my passion for advocacy has not. I was born with a voice, and you bet I'm going to use it! #Advocate #MS #Throwback pic.twitter.com/Aoan3U5ciY
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) November 13, 2020
The photo of Williams and Harris seems to resurface every few months, so this almost certainly will not be the last time this photo goes viral.
Harris is now happily married to Doug Emhoff, who will become the first man to serve as Second Gentleman of the United States and will be the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president.
