If you’re a follower of the Florida Man Twitter account, you know that this handsome chap is its “face”:
…and it’s the perfect face for that account. In a single picture, it captures the essence of Florida Man: a regret-tinged “so it’s come to this” sort of moment that results from a poorly-made choice, unconsidered consequences, with optional intoxicants and nudity, occurring in the life of someone from the Sunshine State.
“Florida Man’s” expression isn’t all that different from Chris Christie’s as he stood behind Donald Trump during his post-Super Tuesday victory party at their headquarters in Palm Beach, Florida:
A still doesn’t capture the existential dread as well as video (with music added for a little emotional underscoring and dramatic flair):
While Christie isn’t from Florida, the decision to abandon his campaign, his principles, and his dignity was likely made while here — a terrible decision that has turned him into a meme — is as “Florida Man” as it gets, and that’s why I think he should be its new face.