Did I see this correctly? He wore a blue suit to the funeral?

[Staph]

I'm just a hillbilly from West Virginia, but I know that you wear black to a funeral. It's almost as if he didn't care. /sarcasm.

[hlthe2b]

1. Yes he did. Probably to "stand out" purposely...

I'd say once a pig, always a pig, but pigs are actually highly intelligent beings and show compassion for others... so I won't).

The photo won't embed but worth a click:

https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/34aec24/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5869x3912+0+0/resize/2880x1920!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F96%2F0c%2F4134d4079ab46ea9bee3c9393ea7%2Ffa6617d8a0004b6495aa8f27626311ec


BTW, click on it to enlarge and look at Melania close up. Wow, has she aged (snarky, but true)...

[hatrack]

5. Wow, you can tell he's deeply moved . . .

At least his bowels are.

[Lonestarblue]

27. Time for more Botox and plastic surgery. Trump looks like he's asleep.

The guy to Trump’s right seems to be looking at him as if he is a gate crasher he’d like to kick out.

[Historic NY]

33. Odd man out

[GiqueCee]

36. The guy seated to Trump's right...

... is glaring at him and almost certainly thinking, "What the fuck is the matter with you?!!?"
The Orange Shitgibbon is a complete vacuum where others have a sense of decorum. He is utterly devoid of even a nanoparticle of class.

[Dave Bowman]

42. "a vacuum"

If he keeps sucking more and being denser he'll become a black hole.

[GiqueCee]

46. I think perhaps...

... a certain part of him is already a black hole. Those within his orbit are inexorably drawn closer and closer to the event horizon from which there is no escape, save through self-immolation. The My Pillow guy's agonizing demise is a case in point. And he is an unrepentant clown to the very end, still believing that his tainted idol will somehow rescue him from his own staggering stupidity.
Guess again, Mikey.

[dhol82]

37. Dang, they both look like they're asleep.

And you’re right - Melanie is not looking good.

[BonnieJW]

38. Anger, sadness,

And despair don't do anything good to a face. Her quest for more and more money has trapped her into a fake relationship with a beast.

[Dulcinea]

52. My first thought too.

He just HAS to be noticed by any means necessary, even at a funeral. What a tacky rube.

[Maru Kitteh]

62. I said all the way back in 2015, Histrionic Personality Disorder is a BIG part

of the ugly list of disorders and illnesses he would almost surely be diagnosed with.

[BeerBarrelPolka]

3. Yes

And so did Biden. It's sickening.

[hlthe2b]

4. Apparently a dark blue suit (or dress for women) is considered an appropriate alternative now...

(I looked it up)... go figure. I still would have worn black and consider blue less respectful, but I'm "old school."

[Haggard Celine]

30. Not that I'm a fashion critic,

but I read years ago that navy blue is an alternative to black. The man who wrote the book (Mr. Blackwell) said that true black can look green in the light.

[Irish_Dem]

10. Biden could have been honoring the Pope's devotion to the Blessed Mother.

Her color is blue.

I would have done the same if attending the mass.
Worn blue for the Blessed Mother.

Pope Francis is being buried in a Marian Basilica, his personal choice.

[BeerBarrelPolka]

11. I

I thought John Paul II was devoted to Blessed Mother, not Francis?

[Irish_Dem]

19. Francis was a big Blessed Mother person.

It is reported that that the Pope said that the Virgin Mary came to him in prayer and directed
him to be buried in a Marian Basilica. Not in the typical Vatican burial site.

[hlthe2b]

13. He is a Jesuit, not a Marion. But, yes, he has chosen to be buried in a Marion Basilica...

Regardless, as you say, dark blue is considered appropriate. (and thankfully, the moron, Trump did not wear a red tie).

[Irish_Dem]

20. Jesuit priests can be devoted to the Blessed Mother.

One has nothing to do with the other.

There is no prohibition whatsoever about this.

[hlthe2b]

40. Certainly one who served so many decades in Latin America would hold special devotion to Mary...

I was referencing the official (and only partial) acceptance of Marion sacramentals.

There is a Cardinal (Hungarian) who is Marion and in contention for Pope, from what I've read. Unfortunately, he seems to be an extremist conservative (and in my mind, an a-hole). So clearly, adoption of Mary does not always transfer to a more accepting philosophy:

Cardinal Peter Erdo:

Erdo, 72, is a former President of the Council of Bishops Conferences of Europe - a group of 33 leading Bishops from the continent.

The Hungarian is a devout Marian, which means he directs his religious practices towards Mary, mother of Jesus.

He is known for being a Conservative voice within the Church, and is against divorced or remarried Catholics partaking in Holy Communion. He has made some controversial claims in his time, including likening taking in refugees to human trafficking.

The distinguished cardinal is fluent in Hungarian, English, Italian, French and Latin.Erdo, 72, is a former President of the Council of Bishops Conferences of Europe - a group of 33 leading Bishops from the continent.

The Hungarian is a devout Marian, which means he directs his religious practices towards Mary, mother of Jesus.

[Irish_Dem]

48. A-hole SOBs have no business being connected to the BM.

But yes there is no guarantee being a Marian means someone is good.

I hope the BM puts the whammy on him. Soon.

[3auld6phart]

47. Noticed

Thank gawd for small blessings..

[RandomNumbers]

57. Really?

Many wore dark blue. Trump's is slightly brighter, but that said, not really something anyone should make an issue of, IMO. (But THAT said, the other side makes issues of stupid things all the time.)

Biden is sitting 4 rows behind Trump. Doesn't exactly stand out as "blue" to me. A lot of photos here:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y6rg6wpvgo

Down the page a ways, it shows the Bidens up close. His suit does NOT look blue to me - unless it is a very deep blue-black. In comparison to Trump it certainly is not as bright. So for anyone who thinks this is an issue at all, it's really not a both-sides thing.

Also note the many others wearing not-black garb.

[obamanut2012]

58. Biden and Prince William wore dark blue suits

Which are fine.

Bright blue is not appropriate.

[yorkster]

59. Check out comment 57. Scroll down inthe link

and there's a picture of Joe Biden. If it is blue, it is very dark navy blue. Not Trump's blue, which is definitely brighter.
And time marches on. Black is my default color for a funeral, but I see navy as well.

[Irish_Dem]

6. Navy blue is appropriate for a funeral.

Nothing wrong with it.

[BeerBarrelPolka]

9. Not

Not where I come from. Black only. And if you were extremely close (family/close friends), women wore veils.

[Irish_Dem]

12. Look it up on the internet.

Local customs often do not mirror international norms.
Navy blue is acceptable as a color worn to funerals.

Women did not were veils when I was attending Catholic church.
But I was either going to mass in farm country or on military bases.
These kind of women did not have the income or inclination for
for fanciful attire.

I also think given the Pope's devotion to the Blessed Mother, blue is a good color
to wear to the funeral. I would have worn blue to honor her and the Pope's love for her.

[BeerBarrelPolka]

17. I

I guess it's because I'm Italian. Italians always wear black for funerals. That's what I'm used to in church. I figured the Vatican of all places would be appropriate to wear black. But whatever I guess.

[Irish_Dem]

21. Yes I figured you must be an Italian Catholic.

I come from the opposite side of the Catholic spectrum.
Practical, low key, not flashy, simple and spare attire.

[BeerBarrelPolka]

22. Many

Many of my friends in Chicago are from Ireland. Great people with great stories to tell. None of them are really religious, although they are/were Catholic.

[Irish_Dem]

23. Yes exactly. Not really religious but cultural Catholics.

We did all the usual practices, Sunday mass, celebrating the holidays, not eating meat on Fridays.
Identified as Catholic of course. Had priests and nuns in the family.

But no one talked about religion. Even the family priests and nuns.
When they came to visit they took the habit or collar off and were just regular people.
We tried not to cuss too much in front of our aunt the nun.

She never ever talked about God or religion. We respected her a great deal but
she was just our aunt not a nun. She was not a nun by her own choice.
In Irish families the youngest female in the family is sent to the convent at age 11.
Youngest boy goes to the seminary at a young age.

We didn't carry on about religion outside of church.
Didn't get all wrapped up in dogma or religion.
Didn't study the bible or even mention it.
We did not get all dolled up to go to mass, never over the top.

We saw the Italian and Mexican versions of Catholicism as quite unusual
and foreign to us. Like they had gone off the deep end with all of it.

[Meowmee]

8. Navy blue is considered ok

I think most people wear darker colors like black/ blue. etc. but not always now for regular funerals.

[Rebl2]

16. I wore

black slacks with a pretty floral top to my mother’s funeral. It was a blouse she gave me a very long time ago and it still fits. I really liked this blouse, but rarely wore it, so it was still in good shape. My Mom loved gardening and especially flowers.
As far as wearing blue to a regular funeral, I see no problem in doing that.

[Meowmee]

18. Sounds beautiful 😀 and a great way to honor her

My mother’s funeral was so long ago I can’t remember what I wore now. Something dark etc. But I have seen lots of brighter colors at funerals too, at least on tv etc. I haven’t been to many in person. I think I wore some jewelry she gave me.

[tavernier]

44. I wore a white top that my mother loved.

She told me I shouldn’t wear black because she didn’t like it on me. I’m very fair skinned and black washes me out.
As far as rump is concerned, I don’t think it really matters what he wore. I just think it was in bad taste for him to attend. He has no respect for people who want to make the world a better place by following the words of Christ. He only goes for show and the attention.

[Paladin]

14. I'm thankful (and surprised) he's not wearing a "Trump 2028" cap. (nt)

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

25. He probably had a black MAGA hat in his pocket, in case it was windy.

Hate to mess up that fine do, it just wouldn't be presidential.

Elon could lend him some black MAGA hats.

[GreenWave]

15. Maybe he is pretending to be a Democrat.

[riversedge]

24. "..dress code required by Vatican-men required to wear dark suit & tie but Trump wore BLUE......

Molly Ploofkins
@Mollyploofkins
According to the dress code required by Vatican officials for Pope Francis' funeral, men were required to wear a dark suit, along with a long black tie. Trump shows up in blue.

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[Celerity]

54. Biden and the Prince William (representing the King), both wore blue suits (Biden's was darker)

[Historic NY]

26. Yes he did

he wanted to be the center of attention.

[Hope22]

28. He gets his suits from wardrobe....

All costumes for this horror show are blue. Looks like he was double bagged today. I’m sorry but his behind really had a bulge.

[Vinca]

29. Did he wear his red MAGA hat? It wouldn't surprise me.

[taxi]

31. Let's describe Navy Blue as compared to other blues.

Blue, and Navy Blue are very different. Of course Trump never takes good advice.

Navy Blue: The darkest of the blue suit family, navy often appears almost black in certain lighting. True navy has deep blue undertones and creates a formal, sophisticated appearance. Navy suits typically contain little to no bright blue pigment, making them understated and classic...

Royal Blue: Sitting in the middle of the spectrum, royal blue offers vibrant, medium-to-bright blue coloring. This shade is impossible to mistake for black and makes a more noticeable statement. Royal blue suits contain significant amounts of pure blue pigment, creating that eye-catching quality...

Light Blue: At the brightest end, light blue suits encompass pale blue, sky blue, and powder blue variations. These suits have significant white mixed with blue pigment, creating a soft, less saturated appearance. Light blue suits project a modern, seasonal vibe.

https://theblacktux.com/blogs/guides/blue-suit-guide-navy-royal-light-comparison

[LetMyPeopleVote]

32. Trump is an asshole

Link to tweet

[TheRickles]

34. Give him credit - at least he didn't wear his red MAGA tie.

[Aristus]

35. I think he just has the one suit.

Cheap-looking, badly-fitted, looking like it was tailored by a three-toed sloth on Thorazine. It doesn’t surprise me that his tailor is so incompetent. Trump doesn’t want anyone around him who is skilled, competent, thorough, or who in any way excels at anything.

[littlemissmartypants]

43. "tailored by a three-toed sloth on Thorazine"

❤️

[Carlitos Brigante]

51. Speaking of tools.....

[Xavier Breath]

39. The last funeral I attended was my Mom's.

I was the only person attending, apart from the funeral home staff, that wore a suite and tie. Most men wore dress shirts and slacks, with maybe a sport coat here and there, but some in fact wore jeans. It was just as casual for the women. I honestly didn't care, and if anyone in attendance deserved to be offended by causal attire, it was me. Granted, one would be expected to step up their game for a papal funeral, but it sounds like Biden also wore blue, so I don't see an issue.

[doc03]

50. I agree. I see people at funeral homes and church wearing jeans and a

T-shirt. The Vatican said a dark suit navy blue is a dark color. When I was a child, we had to get up
early and dress up to go to church every Sunday. That is one reason I haven't gone to church in
about 60 years. You can wear jeans and a T-shirt and be a better Christian than 99% of the people that
attend church. I see these evangelicals in a restaurant praying while waving their hands in the air
and then they vote for a convicted felon. There are hundreds of reasons to disagree with what Trump
does, I couldn't care less what he wears to a funeral as long as it is not a MAGA hat.

[Diamond_Dog]

56. Last year my husband and I went to his sister's funeral out-of-state

Family had messaged everyone in advance that she had requested that everyone wear Hawaiian shirts or brightly flowered clothing to her funeral because she always loved being at the beach and she didn’t want a funeral full of people wearing boring dark clothes. It was kind of neat, really.

[Kid Berwyn]

41. Can't be the center of attention if he's dressed like everybody else.

Trump is special, Royal almost, like a superzero or something.



From Lucian Truscott IV:

There is only one good thing about what Trump has done over the last two days. One of the readers of this column, Reed Bonadonna, put it better than I could in his comment today, which I will quote in full:

“As a military type, I feel a sense of excitement that the enemy has declared itself, looming like a hideous, toupéed Pantagruel. This, I begin to wondering see, is the battle for which we have always been preparing ourselves.”

Continues…

https://luciantruscott.substack.com/p/the-american-pantagruel-has-declared

[mucholderthandirt]

45. Not wearing black outside of the immediate family has been accepted for years.

Decent, dark clothing is acceptable. Unless there are dress requirements at the site of the funeral/burial, such as with this one, apparently. Men were requested to wear dark suit and tie, and that should have been followed. If women had been required to wear a veil, or otherwise appear in appropriate attire, they should have followed that request.

Some people, no matter how much money or power they have, are simply uncouth and not suited for proper civilized society.

[Gore1FL]

53. Of all the things there are to criticize Trump about, this is not one of them. nt

[Ms. Toad]

55. This is silly.

Not to mention that many men there wore navy suits (including Prince William), and many men wore ties other than black (including Joe Biden). And, what, no comment on Zelinsky's non-suit?

I can't imagine this particular Pope caring.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

60. New "Action" figure

[TnDem]

61. re: blue suits

PBS has a non-cropped photo of the crowd at the funeral...Many of them have blue suits.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GpfeaX2WIAAiw05?format=jpg&name=large

[jcboon]

63. Black suit is not required

Back in the day, black suits were worn only by funeral directors and after 6 p.m. "Gentlemen" wore charcoal gray or dark navy blue.