You may have heard Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson’s recent comments on slavery, or as he called it, “involuntary immigration.”
Such an odd way of phrasing it. And by odd, we mean, batshit. For HuffPost Comedy’s hashtag game this week, we asked Twitter to help us write the #BenCarsonAltDictionary.
Here were just a few of the best:
Crimea – verb – The first 3 words to that Justin Timberlake song. #BenCarsonAltDictionary
— Johnny Taylor, Jr. (@hipsterocracy) March 7, 2017
Slave Ship: Economical transport for those dreamers who want to explore the world on a budget
— Apparently Jane (@spencedbyus) March 7, 2017
#BenCarsonAltDictionary @HuffPostComedy
RNF - Resting Nap Face #BenCarsonAltDictionary @HuffPostComedy pic.twitter.com/SeM55nmcrP
— Jillian (@Pheramuse) March 7, 2017
Wall Street: The road by the Mexican border #BenCarsonAltDictionary
— The Resistance (@NouvelleResist) March 7, 2017
Poor: individuals who have fatal allergic reactions to currency of any kind #BenCarsonAltDictionary
— ⚡Mr. Brightside (@Will3K85) March 7, 2017
Auschwitz: What you say when you bang your knee on the coffee table. #BenCarsonAltDictionary
— Orangina Bo Beena (@LaNaranjaMala) March 7, 2017
Upper level cabinet position- noun
— MrPHays (@MrPaulHays) March 7, 2017
where the used tools are kept. #BenCarsonAltDictionary pic.twitter.com/yEDcLslkye
"The Emancipation Proclamation was Lincoln giving Slaves a good work reference"
— St Peter (@stpeteyontweety) March 7, 2017
#BenCarsonAltDictionary pic.twitter.com/esQGnwRxiA
Blacksmith: Will Smith #BenCarsonAltDictionary pic.twitter.com/43sSwPsZCC
— Mr. Christopher (@iamalmostlegend) March 7, 2017
#BenCarsonAltDictionary
— Paul Lander (@paul_lander) March 7, 2017
Waterboarding - An aquatic sport
Prohibition- Any person who gets paid for hibition. #BenCarsonAltDictionary @HuffPostComedy
— Mario Speedwagon (@SilipigniMario) March 7, 2017
Hurricane Katrina: free swim lessons#BenCarsonAltDictionary
— Lucas (@eltraen) March 7, 2017
#BenCarsonAltDictionary
— ⭐️ Exar Kunni ⭐️ ♌ (@Exar_Kunni) March 7, 2017
Surgery (noun):
a jury comprised entirely of men.
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Global warming:
— Aidan forgets why he (@aidno) March 7, 2017
God's body heat radiating, as he cups the globe to protect us from potential meteors #BenCarsonAltDictionary pic.twitter.com/AUFz2IAVIr
#BenCarsonAltDictionary
— MrEE Man (@MrEE_Man) March 7, 2017
Starving children = not overburdened with endless food choices
#BenCarsonAltDictionary Hostages: Unenthusiastic house guests
— Reso Lotions (@TrivagoD) March 7, 2017
Slave shackles: comfy metal ankle bracelets for cruise liner passenger safety. #BenCarsonAltDictionary pic.twitter.com/l6lGJI5drV
— Paul Vale (@PaulVale) March 7, 2017
Good Christian (gud krisCHen) - someone who believes in annihilating anyone who isn't like them. #BenCarsonAltDictionary
— Portmanteau Jones (@SadlyCatless) March 7, 2017
Scalpel - The only way he'll ever be able to change your mind#BenCarsonAltDictionary
— Corey Miller (@StopEatingBees) March 7, 2017
Housing and Urban Development:
— Mike Danner (@RealMikeDanner) March 7, 2017
¯\_(ツ)_/¯#BenCarsonAltDictionary
Homeless : outdoor living enthusiasts who are free of the burden of home repair, rent, and property taxes. #BenCarsonAltDictionary
— Glenn Potts (@YeOldeDruggist) March 7, 2017
Slavery: A more fiscally responsible way to get shit done.
— Stacey_Marie (@DSLR_ShutterBug) March 7, 2017
Slaves: Immigrants seeking a better life. #BenCarsonAltDictionary
AMWAY: Pig Latin for Popular Musical Duo in the 80's that included George Michael. #BenCarsonAltDictionary@HuffPostComedy pic.twitter.com/052vtJgXCN
— CK (@charley_ck14) March 7, 2017
The Trail of Tears (n): A bunch of immigrants moved to Oklahoma (the "tears" were to keep their grain from drying). #BenCarsonAltDictionary
— Ben Hooper (@BenHooperWrites) March 7, 2017
Chains and Shackles: African immigrant jewelry. #BenCarsonAltDictionary
— Gordo (@GordoArt) March 7, 2017
Not qualified: Fully Qualified #BenCarsonAltDictionary @HuffPostComedy
— President Jeff (@PresidentJeffPJ) March 7, 2017
Irish Potato Famine - Worst buffet ever #BenCarsonAltDictionary
— Jamie Hogan (@FCTwenteBenson) March 7, 2017
Rowanda: A simple misunderstanding. #BenCarsonAltDictionary
— Nate Copley (@NateCComedy) March 7, 2017