Marco Rubio Pretty Hilariously Puts #Bootghazi to Rest and Discusses His College Foam Parties
Let's just be honest here - who expected Marco Rubio to be quite this funny during his Tonight Show appearance on Thursday night? It's hard to watch his interview with host Jimmy Fallon and not be impressed with A) his attitude over the "high-heeled bootie" scandal and B) his comedy chops.
In the late night circuit of 2016, Fallon may often be associated with the guy who is most likely to make visiting Presidential candidates look good; it's not likely that a guest is going to get peppered with hard-hitting policy questions. That said, the conversation opened up on the Florida Senator's recent footwear fashion choice on the campaign trail - a boot with a bit of a heel to it - and he handled the situation like a pro...
You can watch the entire episode here. Marco is in the 4th segment, about 25 minutes into the show.
For the record, I think Marco did an excellent job on The Tonight Show. I also think that "controversy" over his boots did nothing but help him, in ways that most of the other GOP candidates can't even begin to fathom.
Here's how Twitter responded to Marco's appearance:
~*~*~RU~*~*~RU~*~*~*RUBIO*~*~*~* #FallonTonight— TracyJeffords (@TracyJeffords) January 22, 2016
The boots!!!! I❤️@marcorubio ππΌ @FallonTonight— Angie Guerra (@TheAngieGuerra) January 22, 2016
Marco and Jeanette Rubio are relationship goals.— Melissa (@Melliiisssaaaa) January 22, 2016
— Kelly Vaughan Adams (@theoffbeatbelle) January 22, 2016
Rubio killed it on Fallon.— Annie_Bannany (@Annie_Bannany) January 22, 2016
— Asher Allman (@AsherTheAllMan) January 22, 2016
I disagree with his politics, but @marcorubio was just really funny and endearing on @FallonTonight. I can't BELIEVE he's 3rd to Trump/Cruz.— Rosemary Hallmark (@rohallma) January 22, 2016
I may seem to have flopped on my favorite Presidential candidate. @marcorubio you have my full support!— Chandler Carney (@MrCarney_14) January 22, 2016
@marcorubio I generally vote Democrat & I'm a Bills fan so you're already got 2 strikes in my book, but I'll keep an open mind. Good job!— C.Michael Connelly (@cMCtheGoat) January 22, 2016
After @FallonTonight with @marcorubio, homeboy definitely has my vote. What a normal, sincere guy, right? Also, #boots— Allison Brooks (@akbrooks17) January 22, 2016
Rubio - Option 1: President of the United States Option 2: NFL Commissioner Love it! #FallonTonight— Allison (@Allison_R_M) January 22, 2016
In that #FallonTonight interview @marcorubio proved that not only does he have the ideas to lead a country, but the personality too— Hayley Tomlinson (@HayTomlinson) January 22, 2016
@jpodhoretz @krisella0000 he was great!! I loved when @jimmyfallon put his boots on his desk! πππππ— Vincent Sebastiano (@sebasconsultant) January 22, 2016
Marco Rubio was really funny on #FallonTonight! I'll definitely laugh every time I watch Sleepless in Seattle from now on. π @marcorubio— cΞ±ss ❥ (@HOTasICExox) January 22, 2016
Just watched @marcorubio kill it on #FallonTonight. I'm even more excited to say that I'll cast my first Presidential vote for Sen. Rubio— Vance Halford (@vancehalford12) January 22, 2016
For real, I hope I get to meet @marcorubio someday. I get so much hate for supporting him in such a blue state but it's worth it!— Sarah Drozda (@sarahdrozda) January 22, 2016
@FallonTonight Love @marcorubio on the show tonight! Wish it would have been a longer interview, he is so likable and humble #FallonTonight— Amy Shaw (@TeaPartyAmy) January 22, 2016
Stayed up late to watch @marcorubio on @FallonTonight! πΊπΈππ»ππ» #TeamMarco #FallonTonight— Molls (@_Molls13_) January 22, 2016
.@marcorubio proved it on @FallonTonight: he's got an "everyman" quality we can all relate to--rare for politicians. I'm voting Marco!— Carolyn Moore (@ccarolson) January 22, 2016
Jimmy and the Zipper Boots are quite the duo together! Marco is definitely seeing the magic!! #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/8IxRGTvxxU— Nick Ochalek (@NickOchalek) January 22, 2016
@marcorubio absolutely nailed it on Fallon tonight. Proud Rubio supporter #StudentsForRubio #TeamMarco #FallonTonight #MarcoRubio— DawnMarie (@DawnMarieKuhn) January 22, 2016
This is legit a really funny appearance. https://t.co/GqqmqB6EmN— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) January 22, 2016
Presidential candidate Sen. @MarcoRubio wants everyone to be able to have the American Dream https://t.co/NX912YKJH5 pic.twitter.com/LlXsjS5pIT— Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) January 22, 2016
The conservative & very likable @marcorubio - our best choice! #tcot #Rubio2016 https://t.co/XM6TqZUgZK— leisabrug (@leisabrug) January 22, 2016
