Clip Of Rush Limbaugh Calling 13-Year-Old Chelsea Clinton A Dog Spreads Following His Death

Photo via @cmclymer/Twitter

February 17, 2021, 1:49 pm*

Right-wing radio personality Rush Limbaugh died of lung cancer today and the internet has become a grim parade of all the horrible things he said and did during his career. Just one of those examples is a now-viral clip of him comparing Chelsea Clinton, who was 13 at the time, to a dog in response to people saying that the 13-year-old child was cute.

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In the clip, after emphasizing the words “cute kid” to refer to Chelsea, he puts up a photo of a dog before switching to a blurry photo of the teen in braces.

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Chelsea Clinton was 13 years-old when Rush Limbaugh aired this “joke” about her on his television program. Imagine being 13, with all the anxiety of that age, and this airs on national television. pic.twitter.com/Ha4XmsCUTl

— Charlotte Clymer (@cmclymer) February 17, 2021

This was not the only time he pulled this stunt, either. Another time, he set up the “joke” by talking about the White House cat from the Clinton administration, saying “did you know there is also a White House dog?” He then put up a photo of Chelsea.

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Limbaugh claimed this was an “accident,” but the fact that it happened more than once clearly proves it a lie, not to mention the laughs it got from his audience.

Attacking White House or any other children is typically considered a low move, but it was par for the course when it came to Limbaugh. Remember the outrage from the right when Trump critics even commented on Barron being tall? Anyway.

As Limbaugh’s fans shower him with praise, people who do not approve of attacking the appearance of 13-year-old girls have taken the opportunity to remind them of the character of the man they so admire.

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Though a good example of Limbaugh’s consistent cruelty, it’s far from the only example. Others have brought up his strange accusations that Michael J. Fox was for some reason faking having Parkinson’s disease and his old “AIDS Update” segment in which he mocked people for dying of the disease.

Rush Limbaugh had a segment called “AIDS update” set to music where he mocked dying gay people so I don’t really want hear about ‘speaking ill of the dead’ today

— Jessica Valenti (@JessicaValenti) February 17, 2021

Limbaugh’s death has revived debate over whether it’s ever okay to celebrate someone’s passing, no matter how completely awful they might have been in life or how much damage they did to human society. However, most seem to agree that outside of overt celebration, it’s okay to bring up all the terrible things someone said and did during their life, because your legacy is what you make it.

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Rush Limbaugh showed no true remorse over his career for the things he said and did. He made no bid for redemption or understanding. He didn’t believe in grace or humility. So, let his words be his legacy. Here’s a thread: https://t.co/rWawgk6R3f

— Charlotte Clymer (@cmclymer) February 17, 2021

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RIP Rush Limbaugh, this is a hard day for dads across the country who called their daughters sluts for wearing tank tops

— Bron.com (@brondotcomputer) February 17, 2021

Out of respect, I will be referring to his death as a false flag.

— Bess Kalb (@bessbell) February 17, 2021

“Controversial” and “firebrand” going to do a lot of heavy lifting for “racist” and “misogynist” today.

— Schooley (@Rschooley) February 17, 2021

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I understand that many people think it distasteful to speak ill of the dead. Regrettably, Rush Limbaugh was not one of them, so here we are.

— Abe “Wear A Goddamn Mask” Goldfarb (@AbeGoldfarb) February 17, 2021

“Feminism was established to allow unattractive women access to the mainstream of society.”

“[Beyonce’s] married to a rich guy. She now understands it’s worth it to bow down.”

[To Black female caller]: “Take that bone out of your nose & call me back.”

Enjoy Hell, Rush Limbaugh

— Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) February 17, 2021

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You should take the broad spectrum of conservatives offering their genuine affection and admiration for Limbaugh as an accurate reflection of what the conservative movement’s values are and what it’s all about.

— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) February 17, 2021

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*First Published: February 17, 2021, 1:41 pm