Well, folks, gather ‘round the digital dumpster fire because Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass just lit the match with her latest PR stunt—a holiday drive that handed out oranges, toys, and a hearty dose of “thoughts and prayers” to nearly 3,000 Angelenos. Posted earlier today at 18:10 UTC, the tweet was meant to paint her as the benevolent queen of South L.A., smiling with babies and doling out fruit like some dystopian Santa. Spoiler alert: the internet wasn’t buying it. The replies section has turned into a slaughterhouse, and Bass is the main course—served rare, with a side of savage memes.

The Setup: A Photo Op Gone Wrong

Bass’s post bragged about her office teaming up with Amazon, the L.A. Regional Food Bank, and the LAFD’s Spark of Love toy drive to spread holiday cheer. Picture this: a sea of green tents, volunteers in neon vests, and a cart overflowing with oranges—because nothing screams “we’ve got your back” like citrus after your house burns down. The mayor, decked out in her official jacket, beamed as she handed a Play-Doh set to a kid, probably whispering, “Don’t worry, little one, rebuild your life with this!” It’s the kind of heartwarming scene that would make Hallmark weep—except the replies section turned it into a horror movie faster than you can say “evacuation order.”

The Backlash: Patriots Unleashed

Oh, the replies. They’re a masterclass in dark humor, dry sarcasm, and unfiltered rage. @okiegigi8212 kicked it off with, “A bunch of oranges isn’t going to make your citizens forget you let the city burn.” Ouch. Fair point—because when your neighborhood’s reduced to ash, a Vitamin C boost feels like a slap with a smile. Then came @AGRothenpieler: “So you’ll help everyone except those in the Palisades whose houses you burned down.” Burned down? Allegedly, sure, but the Palisades crew isn’t letting it go, and they’ve got receipts—well, charred ones, at least.

The meme game escalated with @jamesnoble57257 dropping a gem tying Bass to a 1983 Capitol bombing via the M19 group and her supposed Venceremos Brigade past. “She was the ring leader,” the text sneered, paired with a close-up of Bass’s face like a wanted poster. Hilarious if it weren’t a stretch—no evidence backs this, but in 2025’s meme wars, truth is just a suggestion. Still, it’s eating her alive, and the internet’s cackling over the absurdity.

The Wildfire Fiasco: A Cocktail of Chaos

Let’s not gloss over the elephant in the room—or the wildfire in the Palisades. Bass’s tenure has been haunted by those apocalyptic blazes, and the replies dug into it like vultures on roadkill. @jettie_andretti snarked, “Worst mayor ever. No one likes you,” while @Patrick60284382 laid out a sarcastic playbook: “1st stop all water to hydrants, 2nd burn down area for government housing, 3rd offer them a piece of fruit and a smack in the face.” Dry as a desert, sharp as a guillotine—perfect.

The real kicker? A November 2025 podcast leak, as reported by RedState, where Bass offhandedly admitted “both sides botched it” in the fire response—then tried to scrub the record. Caught on tape at Getty House, she let the mask slip post-interview, only for her team to panic-delete the evidence. Too late, Karen—Twitter’s got the receipts, and the Palisades residents are screaming into the void. @loribuckmajor demanded, “How many Palisades houses have been rebuilt? You are a DEI loser who gets nothing done.” Oof. The DEI jab stings, but the rebuild delay? That’s the real body blow.

The Ghana Getaway: Timing Is Everything

Adding fuel to the fire—pun intended—Bass was sipping cocktails in Ghana when the Palisades blaze kicked off. Yes, while L.A. turned into a tinderbox, she was abroad, leaving her constituents to fend for themselves. @CorleonRimzano cut to the chase: “You’re useless. What’s going on with the Palisades?” The optics are so bad they’re almost comical—like a captain abandoning ship for a beach vacation as the hull splits.

The Twitchy Takedown and Beyond

The rage isn’t new. A November 2025 Twitchy report detailed a public meeting where residents cornered Bass with unanswered questions, her silence louder than the flames. Now, with her holiday drive post, the backlash has hit fever pitch. @DavidB55447919 summed it up: “Worthless POS 🤡🫵🏽.” Classy, but the clown emoji? Spot on. Her 32-minute post, languishing with just six likes, is a digital tombstone—proof her constituents aren’t just mad; they’re done.

The Verdict: A Mayor Roasted Rare

So here we are, December 21, 2025, and Karen Bass is getting roasted harder than a marshmallow at a bonfire she allegedly started. The orange giveaway was meant to be a feel-good moment, but it’s backfired into a masterclass of public shaming. Between the wildfire mishandling, the Ghana getaway, and that pesky podcast gaffe, she’s a punching bag for patriots and meme lords alike. The Venceremos Brigade meme? A wild swing, but it’s landed with a laugh. The Palisades rebuild delay? A slow-burn tragedy.

In the end, Bass might want to trade that mayor’s jacket for a fireproof suit—because this internet pile-on isn’t cooling off anytime soon. Enjoy your oranges, L.A. At least they’re not sour… yet.