Why Kamala Harris Missed Her Shot on Hot Ones

Hot Wings and Politics: Kamala Harris’s Missed Chance

Did you hear about the saying that timing plays a role in everything we do in life? Well, it appears that Vice President Kamala Harris’s team faced a moment when they missed the chance to shine on Hot Ones. The show where spicy hot sauce and challenging questions come together for an entertaining mix! In case you're not familiar with it yet, Hot Ones isn't your talk show. Imagine famous personalities sweating profusely as they tackle increasingly spicy chicken wings while fielding some of the most clever (and occasionally tough) questions thrown their way. It's humour at its best and an ideal space to unwind while engaging with an audience.

So, why didn’t Harris pull up a chair, grab a wing, and give us her take on both politics and, say, the inferno that is “The Last Dab”? According to her campaign, they tried. They really did. But like a wing dipped in too much hot sauce, their plans went sideways.


It seems like trying to get Harris on Hot Ones turned into a bit of a mess with scheduling issues. Emails and missed calls galore! It's the kind of situation that makes you question if Mercury is up to its retrograde antics more! While it might not be a deal for some people to miss out on this opportunity, let's be real. This could've been the spicy addition to Harris's media buzz before the election.


Why? Because Hot Ones isn’t just about the wings; it’s about relatability. It’s about showing voters a side of you that isn’t carefully polished or rehearsed. Watching a politician sweat over a fiery wing while gamely answering why pineapple belongs—or doesn’t belong—on pizza? That’s the kind of authenticity you can’t fake.


For Harris, this could’ve been a golden chance to bridge the gap between younger voters and those who might not typically engage with traditional political content. After all, Hot Ones has a knack for humanizing even the most high-profile guests. Seeing the Vice President break into a laugh—or maybe a coughing fit—over a particularly hot bite could’ve been a moment to remember.


Instead, we’re left with the “what ifs.” What if Harris had nailed the booking? What if she’d faced the infamous wings of death and come out on top? What if this was the pop culture moment her campaign needed to heat up the polls?


Looking back always gives us a perspective on things in hindsight. So here's the thing to ponder over in a time where going viral can either make or break a campaign's success. Should getting featured on platforms like Hot Ones be given importance? It's not about eating wings on the show itself. It's really about being present in unexpected places where people wouldn't normally find you.


Now that the election season is gaining momentum (not to make a pun), Harris's absence from the Hot Ones show serves as an example that unexpected chances can be ones too sometimes. 'Who knows what may happen next?' Perhaps she might still take up the challenge before it becomes too late.' Considering she can manage the demands of being vice president, dealing with some sauce shouldn't be much of a task.'