RantCrush Top 5: January 5, 2017

In a somewhat cringe-worthy move, the teenage son of a Republican politician became an internet sensation after a well-timed dab. Cal Marshall, 17, was posing for a photo with his father Representative Roger Marshall, who was being sworn in, and House Speaker Paul Ryan. As they prepared for the shot, which was supposed to be a serious, official photo, Cal seized the opportunity and dabbed. Paul Ryan didn’t understand what was going on. “Are you alright?” he asked, and then, “are you going to sneeze?”

Paul Ryan to Dabbing Teen: “Are You Gonna Sneeze, Is That It?” https://t.co/jVwjJuFU1A #musicnews #nipromoatl pic.twitter.com/d1weNGTFje

— Tricia Sanders (@TriciaNISMpromo) January 3, 2017

The teenage boy quickly took down his arm and said “yes.” His father saved the situation by saying, “he’s sneezy.” But Ryan got the last word in:

Just finished swearing-in photos. Nearly 300 members. Countless cute kids. Still don’t get what dabbing is, though. pic.twitter.com/E2hFgyPYZT

— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) January 3, 2017

Emma Von Zeipel

Emma Von Zeipel is a staff writer at Law Street Media. She is originally from one of the islands of Stockholm, Sweden. After working for Democratic Voice of Burma in Thailand, she ended up in New York City. She has a BA in journalism from Stockholm University and is passionate about human rights, good books, horses, and European chocolate. Contact Emma at EVonZeipel@LawStreetMedia.com.