The Funniest Reactions To Republican Delegates Wearing Fake Ear Bandages In Solidarity With Donald Trump

Former president Donald Trump debuted an ear bandage at the Republican National Convention the other night.

Donald Trump looking upwards with a stern expression, wearing a dark suit and blue tie, with a small bandage on the side of his head
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The large bandage quickly took over online discourse.

Donald Trump smiling, wearing a suit and red tie, standing in front of a crowd
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And now it has become the fashion accessory at the RNC.

Twitter: @PStConservative

Yes, for real.

Twitter: @igorbobic

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It's a trend.

People at an event wearing earplugs, including a woman in a "Make America Great Again" hat and a red-white-blue t-shirt. Audience members in the background
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Delegates from across the US are rockin' large fake bandages.

Twitter: @RyanLizza

The "mock" ear bandages are apparently in "honor" of Trump.

Twitter: @dylanewells

People online are having a *field day* over it all.

Twitter: @CheReal85

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This person called the bandage-wearers "real-life Stans."

Twitter: @intro95s

Another person compared it to Nelly's early 2000s Band-Aid.

Twitter: @1st_Realest

And this person called out Tampax for the potential huge opportunity they have: "Hey Tampax, NOW IS YOUR MOMENT!!!"

Twitter: @KingNisch

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As this person said, "It's giving Mean Girls."

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Ultimately, I think nobody would have ever predicted "fake ear bandages" would be a thing a week ago.

Man with a bald head and glasses at a crowded indoor event, with a sign reading "T 2024" taped to the side of his head
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People are already predicting this is going to be a huge Halloween costume.

Twitter: @bizarrescenes

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What a time to be alive!

Twitter: @CjPourier30