As a New Yorker, I am proud of my city for many things. But I have never voluntarily braved a viewing of the Rockefeller Christmas tree (once or twice I have been dragged along). The crowds are not for the faint of heart. But still, when I saw that people were mocking the new tree for looking a bit bedraggled, I had a surge of anger.
Leave the tree alone! It had no choice in the matter and would probably rather be lodged in the ground right now than being mocked on social media.
In true 2020 form, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree looks like it tried to cut its own hair pic.twitter.com/HEV0OImQ7u
— Chris Ryan (@HiChrisRyan) November 15, 2020
Ladies and Gentlemen – the Christmas tree has arrived at Rockefeller Center in NYC. Left pic is how it looked when it was cut down. Right pic is how it arrived.
Welcome to 2020. pic.twitter.com/bKSq87BVP1— đź’™ Depoetic (@Depoetic) November 17, 2020
In true 2020 form, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree looks like it tried to cut its own hair pic.twitter.com/HEV0OImQ7u
— Chris Ryan (@HiChrisRyan) November 15, 2020
Charlie Brown: I have the saddest Christmas Tree.
Rockefeller Center: Hold my beer. https://t.co/OexnJvaf86— Emily Brandwin (@CIAspygirl) November 17, 2020
the christmas tree for rockefeller center looks like they forgot there was an assignment due and this was the best they could find pic.twitter.com/Pset0aW9EW
— BLAKE (@blakewillsonn) November 18, 2020
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree match profile pic vs 1st date #CharlieBrown pic.twitter.com/QWmHSWHUU0
— Melanie (@mdlloyd625) November 18, 2020
Also, it was the home to a very cute owl!
They found a small owl inside of this year’s Rockefeller Christmas tree, he hitched a ride all the way to NYC and is now being treated and cared for at a wildlife rehab facility. pic.twitter.com/f4PkBm6MGo
— Allison Esposito Medina (@techladyallison) November 18, 2020
The adult male Saw-whet owl was named Rockefeller after being discovered by a worker setting up the tree. The owl was taken to the Ravensbeard Wildlife Center in the Hudson Valley, where it is fattening up and getting ready to be released back into the wild.
Well, the Rockefeller Christmas tree is responding to all the body shaming it has been receiving—and I am here for it.
“Wow, you all must look great right after a two-day drive, huh? Just wait until I get my lights on! See you on December 2,” the tree wrote, ending the clap-back with a winky face. Take that!
Other folks also felt defensive of the tree and took to Twitter to defend it. The Charlie Brown references were flowing.
Hey, Rockefeller Christmas Tree. I know you’re tryin’. *I* love you, okay?
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 18, 2020
Who doesn’t like a fucked up Christmas tree? pic.twitter.com/dgbNM0OkCc
— Michael Dessner (@MikeDessner) November 18, 2020
Who doesn’t like a fucked up Christmas tree? pic.twitter.com/dgbNM0OkCc
— Michael Dessner (@MikeDessner) November 18, 2020
THE ROCKEFELLER CHRISTMAS TREE LOOKS FINE PLEASE DO NOT MAKE ME FEEL PROTECTIVE OF A TREE I BARELY EVEN KNOW
— jake (@jakecurrie) November 18, 2020
BE NICE TO THE ROCKEFELLER CENTER CHRISTMAS TREE, IT’S TRYING ITS BEST! pic.twitter.com/NgOX1PiQgw
— sassyzeni (@sassyzeni) November 17, 2020
You know what? I’m inspired to get a less-than-perfect tree this year and lavish love on it. After all, it’s 2020. We all need some extra care right now.
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