Last week, an online poster for the Republicans for National Renewal’s (RNR) Christmas reception in Phoenix, Arizona got a lot of attention online.
But not for the reason they were hoping.
Instead, their spelling of "Merry Christmas" was the talk of the internet.
They misspelled “Merry Christmas.”
h/t @willrahn pic.twitter.com/y4ZpoeINKo
— Alexander Nazaryan (@alexnazaryan) December 9, 2021
RNR
The RNR is a right-wing nationalist group, pushing for national populism within the Republican party.
Their poster took the graphic and title of the 1946 movie It’s a Wonderful Life and changed it to “It’s a Wonderful Nation.”
The graphic was very busy, attempting to emulate the style of old-time movie posters. However, the strange quote at the top right of the poster was the issue.
The original version of the poster said:
“We’re saying ‘Marry Christmas’ again at the best reception of the weekend!”
For people who act so aggressive over the “right” to tell others to enjoy Christmas, they don’t seem to have a strong grasp of the word “merry.”
Lol
— Heidi Van Kooten (@HeidiKooten) December 9, 2021
Republicans don’t research anything. https://t.co/erCAuulnU9
— Jimsterdotcom (@Jimsterdotcom1) December 10, 2021
Maaaaarrry https://t.co/aaggPYf4CE pic.twitter.com/VmJn6XglKM
— Hank Pabst (@HAPDADIII) December 10, 2021
I hear Halloween is polyamorous 🤣🧐👁🤣 https://t.co/luFuY5hm6u
— Author Denise Alvarado (@voodoomuse1) December 12, 2021
Republicans want you to “Marry Christmas”. Because when Melanie Trump said “F•CK Christmas”, they took her literally https://t.co/gZUmsyo2xH
— 🏔Dogs of Olympus🏔 (@DogsOfOlympus) December 12, 2021
Since the original posting, the RNR took the post down and corrected their mistake.
Mark Ivanyo, the executive director of the RNR confirmed as much to Newsweek.
But the spelling mistake wasn’t the only thing that drew mocking by internet commenters. They also took aim at the graphic design.
While it was intended to emulate the 1946 movie poster, it becomes so busy with so many different fonts you can barely tell what it’s supposed to say.
We recommend they just give up.
It’d be best for everyone.
Are my graphic artists in the house?!
— Jade Jurek (@JadeJurek) December 9, 2021
This picture says a lot. Can you guess what? https://t.co/Gw7B83STnl
— Deidre LaVerne James (@RealTalkwMsD) December 9, 2021
In the War on Christmas, we call that friendly fire.
— L L Copp (@GretiaLee) December 11, 2021
And it won’t be the white snow that they are dreaming about
— kat (@kat5775kat) December 9, 2021
Sure does.
— Cannabis Economist (@CannabisEcon) December 9, 2021
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
— Richard Peterson (@genuine_rp) December 9, 2021
Maybe the RNR should stick to the sentiment "Happy Holidays."