Gavin Newsom’s gross response to The Post’s ‘testicle-crushing’ pose coverage backfires – sparking wave of memes

California Governor Gavin Newsom found himself in hot water after a recent interview where he struck a controversial pose that quickly went viral. The pose, dubbed as the “testicle-crushing” pose, garnered a lot of attention on social media, especially from conservatives who wasted no time in creating hilarious memes inspired by Newsom’s unconventional yoga move.

In response to the backlash, Newsom attempted to spin the story in his favor by posting an AI-generated yoga-themed photo on his social media accounts. The photo, showing Newsom in a yoga pose with the caption “Democracy requires flexibility,” only added fuel to the fire as social media users continued to mock the governor.

One particularly popular parody video depicted Newsom leading a yoga class filled with prominent Democrats, complete with a man bun and all. Another video showed Newsom taking off from a chair on stage at The New York Times Dealbook Summit and landing in the ocean in a yoga pose reminiscent of Dwi Pada Sirsasana.

The governor’s attempt to downplay the situation backfired spectacularly, with many questioning the decision to post the doctored photo. Even accounts representing pollster Mark Mitchell joined in on the criticism, expressing disbelief at Newsom’s bold move.

Overall, Newsom’s response to the “testicle-crushing” pose controversy only served to further ignite the online ridicule, with social media users continuing to poke fun at the governor’s yoga skills. The incident serves as a reminder of the power of social media and the importance of thinking twice before attempting to control a narrative that has already taken on a life of its own.