http://twitter.com/#!/bdomenech/status/236481595110998017
Paul Ryan’s abs, natch! And they were the talk, and leer, of the day!
I wondered why there was that loud swooning noise from the XX side of Twitter RT @Neal_Dewing TMZ always gets their man http://t.co/U7eAdW3w
— Matt (@mdrache) August 17, 2012
http://twitter.com/#!/TMZ/status/236479830043017217
Email from Men's Health: "The Secret Behind Paul Ryan's Abs" – I think it's competitive bidding?
— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) August 17, 2012
Will there be breathless media reporting?
RT @nycsouthpaw: "sources close to Paul's abs tell us…" RT @bdomenech: TMZ gives the ladies what they want: http://t.co/oBpyUsSV
— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) August 17, 2012
“sources close to Paul Ryan’s abs” “sources close to Paul Ryan’s abs” “sources close to Paul Ryan’s abs” http://t.co/wNPri3dn
— Alex Hern (@alexhern) August 17, 2012
ABC does. The article talks about Ryan’s “physique” and how it has become an Internet sensation. Then, it ends with this hard-hitting bit of journalism:
Whether more recent shirtless pictures will emerge as the campaign continues remains to be seen.
Even Fox News’ Bret Baier couldn’t resist the siren call of the abs.
Thanks for your diligence @mkhammer Well, took 'em a while, but TMZ finished its quest for Ryan shirtlessness today: http://t.co/smH4P7dJ
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) August 17, 2012
Twitter users had a blast discussing this most pressing issue. Is it a game changer?
What powers Ryan's six pack: RT @rkylesmith: @bdomenech surely it's anti-obesity campaign of FLOTUS.
— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) August 17, 2012
RT @minakimes: what if paul ryan only agrees to reveal two of his abs? SHOW US ALL THE ABS
— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) August 17, 2012
RT @Shel0809: @bdomenech 50 Shades, Magic Mike, Paul Ryan's abs = 2012 is The Year of the Woman.
— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) August 17, 2012
Has a Bain investor tipped Harry Reid? RT @minakimes: what if paul ryan only agrees to reveal two of his abs? SHOW US ALL THE ABS
— Daniel Strauss (@DanielStrauss4) August 17, 2012
Be afraid, Joe Biden's abs! Be very afraid. Shirtless Paul Ryan has arrived. http://t.co/AKzqe9p1
— Cassandra Garrison (@CassLGarrison) August 17, 2012
Contemplating the media reaction to Mitt picking Christie now that Operation Shirtless Ryan is proceeding apace.
— Cuffé (@CuffyMeh) August 17, 2012
Oh noes. Will there be an Abs-Off between VP candidates?
Ok people. You want to win this thing? Demand Biden release a pic of his abs. #ughSorry
— el Sooper (@SooperMexican) August 17, 2012
What’s the opposite of “pics or it never happened”? Our eyes!
Axelrod's rapid-response squad scrambling to find a pic of Biden shirtless.
— Kyle Smith (@rkylesmith) August 17, 2012
Can we get a side-by-side of Ryan and Biden shirtless for comparison? I'm looking at you, @RedState and @EWErickson
— Joe Cunningham (@JoeC_Esquire) August 17, 2012
When will Obama team release the shirtless Biden picture!? And what are they hiding?! pic.twitter.com/AaBI9njf
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) August 17, 2012
We now have photos of Biden, Ryan, Obama and Romney shirtless. http://t.co/Uc0RUP3S
— Andrew Kaczynski (@BuzzFeedAndrew) August 17, 2012
Would like to thank Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich for dropping out “@BuzzFeedAndrew: We now have photos of Biden, Ryan, Obama, Romney shirtless."
— Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) August 17, 2012
Surprised Biden also wearing pants RT @BuzzFeedAndrew: We now have photos of Biden, Ryan, Obama and Romney shirtless. http://t.co/Icvi2crR
— Matt Mackowiak (@MattMackowiak) August 17, 2012
They will not be out-TMZed. RT @BuzzFeedAndrew: We now have photos of Biden, Ryan, Obama and Romney shirtless. http://t.co/4BRL6iAO
— Josh Greenman (@joshgreenman) August 17, 2012
Oh, the humanity. Click if you dare. The Onion was way ahead of them, though!
Biden looks in shape, no? He looks like he's been lifting heavy chains MT @EmilyMiller: Biden topless- ewww http://t.co/hShnDQzC
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) August 17, 2012
Shirtless Joe Biden. – Things no one is looking for.
— Amy Otto (@AmyOtto8) August 17, 2012
https://twitter.com/HeliStephen/status/236507784655540224
And a little eye candy for the geeks! Well, and a palate cleanser for anyone who clicked on the shirtless Biden link. Shudder!
Take a break from staring lustily at the photo of Paul Ryan's abs and check out these photos of the SURFACE OF MARS! http://t.co/80SKNpd5
— Christopher Coleman (@ccineastnash) August 17, 2012