The 10 Strangest Moments of the 2016 Election

Nicole Briese
Nov 08, 2016

We think we can speak for many when we say that it’s been a LONG election season: In fact, we can hardly remember a time when Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton weren’t duking it out for our country’s top office. Things were simpler then — our Facebook feeds were largely filled with cats instead of Bernie Sanders memes, Donald Trump was best known for Celebrity Apprentice and Janet Jackson’s “Nasty” was just a hit ‘80s song. Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, pro-Hillary or pro-Trump, one thing we can all agree on is that this election has been weird, man. With everything about to come to a head on November 8 (and no, you can’t vote by text!), we’re giving you a look back at some of the election’s strangest moments. Hang on to your seats, kids — there are some doozies!

1. Trump’s Bald Eagle “Attack”: Aiming to kick election season off with a bang, Donald Trump agreed to a Time photoshoot with a bald eagle. Unfortunately for Donald, the eagle wasn’t quite so thrilled to be having his photo taken with the Republican candidate, mussing up his infamous hair with its powerful wings and nipping at him as he sat at a desk. (Photo via Associated Press)

2. America’s Love/Hate Affair With Ken Bone: An unexpected star rose like a phoenix from the second Presidential debate, and oddly enough, he wasn’t even a candidate. An undecided voter named Ken Bone asked an innocent enough question regarding energy, and just like that, he became a star. The world took to Ken and his innocuous appearance (especially that grandpa sweater) like bees to a flower, blowing up Twitter with its approval. But just as quickly as he rose, Kenneth fell, after fans discovered some seriously disturbing Reddit comments he had made prior to internet fame. Ken spoke out in his own defense, but his 15 minutes seem to have fizzled anyway. Womp, womp. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)

3. Hillary Clinton’s Email Scandal: Hillary Clinton’s emails have been the subject of many a heated debate throughout election season, with not only America, but the FBI trying to determine if the Democratic candidate was guilty of compromising the country’s security by sending sensitive emails through an unsecure server. Though she was cleared of all charges back in July, the FBI recently caused an uproar when it announced that it was reviewing new evidence from an unrelated case with regard to Hillary’s investigation. The FBI has since declared that they’ve found no criminal wrongdoing in the new emails. (Photo via Justin Sullivan/Getty)

4. Ben Carson’s Stage Fright: Before there were two, there was a whole stage full of both Democratic and Republican candidates, one of which was Ben Carson. Though Ben had several moments throughout his campaign that could be described as “strange,” the most memorable had to be his failure to follow through with his entrance during a February debate. While it’s unclear if he simply failed to hear his name called or was vexed with a massive case of stage fright, the results were… weird. (Photo via tmptv)

5. Donald’s Alicia Machado Twitter Rant: Donald Trump had MANY Twitter controversies this election season (his latest being aimed at his own party), but the strangest had to be his week-long attack of ’90s beauty queen Alicia Machado after she was brought up in debate. As the former owner of the Miss Universe pageant, Trump had used some not-so-choice words regarding her weight gain following her 1996 pageant win (read: he called her Miss Piggy). When Hillary pointed this out as an example of Donald’s lack of respect for women, Donald went on the attack, tweeting about an alleged sex tape Alicia was featured in. Alicia fought back and, needless to say, she’s now very much pro-Hillary. (Photo via Justin Sullivan/Getty)

6. Donald Trump’s Access Hollywood Video: Ay yi yi: Where do we even start with this one? In a tabloid scandal unlike any Presidential election we’ve ever seen, a video of Donald Trump making some, uh, rather profane remarks to Access Hollywood host Billy Bush was leaked, in which the presidential hopeful could be heard not only bragging about attempting to hook up with the show’s co-host, Nancy O’Dell, but promoting sexual assault by suggesting that it was okay for celebrities to take advantage of women. The fallout was disastrous, with even daughter Ivanka Trump denouncing the disgusting comments, and countless women speaking out to say they’d actually BEEN assaulted by Donald. Hollywood was just as stunned as the rest of us, with Robert DeNiro moved to fighting words, but it remains to be seen whether or not it will cost him the presidency. (Photo via Rob Kim/Getty)

7. Hillary’s Cough: Halfway through the election season, campaigning appeared to have taken its toll on Mrs. Clinton, as she came down with a nasty case of pneumonia. With a dreadful cough that just wouldn’t quit, it wasn’t long before conspiracy theories regarding the state of her health began to swirl, with some going as far as to question whether or not she was fit to hold office in such a state. Things only got worse when she publicly collapsed, forcing her into bedrest. She’s since returned to tiptop shape, though not before undergoing a physical and releasing a doctor’s note to prove to America that she was physically fit to serve. (Photo via FOX 10 Phoenix)

8. “Nasty Woman” Pandemonium: Hillary herself couldn’t even have foreseen the positive press her campaign would receive in the wake of an insult Donald hurled at his opponent toward the end of the second Presidential debate. Calling her a “nasty woman,” he opened the door for women everywhere to turn the term into a positive movement, taking to Twitter to reveal why they themselves identified with Hillary as such. The term became so popular, in fact, that streams of Janet Jackson’s “Nasty” soared by as much as 250 percent on Spotify. Talk about a major backfire! (Photo via David Becker/Getty)

9. The Trump Loom: On the heels of his video scandal, a very perturbed Donald Trump appeared at the second Presidential debate in rare form. Seemingly hovering or looming behind his opponent at every chance he got, his strange body language was regarded as an intimidation tactic by many. Hillary also found his body language odd, appearing on Ellen to say so. (Photo via Pool/Getty)

10. The Jeb Bush Clap: Our favorite strangely hilarious moment of the election thus far has to go to Republican hopeful Jeb Bush. Near the end of his campaign, the former Florida governor made an impassioned speech to a group of less-than-impressed voters in Hanover, New Hampshire. When they failed to be moved, Jeb was reduced to pleading, “Please clap.” Poor guy! (Photo via smurfparty)

Which moment do you think earned top strange honors? Share with us over @BritandCo.

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'Only Murders' Season 5 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think

After only two episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 4, Hulu renewed the series for season 5! I'm so excited that the show breaks a recent pattern of cancelling shows after the third or fourth season, giving us more time with our favorite characters, and I'm not the only one.

"Here we go again… my favorite set family. I’m coming home!" Selena Gomez says in an Instagram post, while the official Only Murders account made their own post, saying, "We had our lawyers call business affairs. Turned the 4 into a 5. #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding is coming back for Season 5!!"

Here's everything you need to know about Only Murders in the Building season 5, coming to Hulu soon.

What is Only Murders in the Building season 5 about?

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Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Plot

We finally got our first details about Only Murders season 5 — and we're going in a direction I totally didn't expect. When Sofia visits Mabel and Charles in the season 4 ending, and asks them to find her missing husband, she's disappointed when they turn her down. And since Téa Leoni just joined the season 5 cast, it looks like she's not taking no for an answer.

“I think she’s the great tease at the end of the finale and a little bit of an intriguing bump forward,” co-creator John Hoffman says in an interview with Deadline. “She’s an extension of the little news report in Episode 9 that Mabel makes note of at the hospital. [Sofia] is the wife of the Dry Cleaning King of Brooklyn, and maybe a couple of dry cleaning outlets in Manhattan, as well, we may come to know...It’s a world opened up potentially that we haven’t talked about too much yet in New York, so she holds a lot of intrigue.”

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New York's underground is a wild space that we haven't really seen on Only Murders yet so I know we're in for one very interesting season — because if this show is going to go there, they're going to go there.

Executive producer Dan Fogelman told The Wrapwe can look forward to “another big fun mystery the writers have been cooking up," while Hoffman has gone on the record saying the new episodes will “hit on some very current things going on within New York, specifically very relevant things that are happening in the city right now.”

When is Only Murders in the Building season 5 coming out?

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Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Release Date

According to The Wrap, Only Murders is looking to begin production on season 5 in March of 2025. Considering we've had a new season over the last four years (with season 1 in 2021, season 2 in 2022, season 3 in 2023, and season 4 in 2024), we're expecting to see season 5 in 2025. Stay tuned for the official Only Murders in the Building season 5 release date.

Who's in Only Murders in the Building season 5?

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Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Cast

The cast of Only Murders in the Building includes Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin. Téa Leoni will also return as Sofia Caccimelio, whose husband Nicky has gone missing.

According to Dan Fogelman, “we can expect more big guest stars that’ll probably be announced sooner rather than later,” he tells The Wrap.

Season 3 featured Ashley Park, Paul Rudd, Meryl Streep, and Jesse Williams, while season 4 stars Streep, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Kumail Nanjiani, Desmin Borges, Siena Werber, Lilian Rebelo, and Molly Shannon.

"I am so grateful that I have been surrounded by human beings that make me better, challenge me, remind me day after day that every moment is a gift," Selena Gomez says about working with Martin and Short. "That’s my pure joy. I thank god for the era I’m in. It’s been the best yet."

Will there be an Only Murders in the Building season 5?

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Yes, Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for season 5! On September 4, Variety confirmed the next installment will have 10 episodes, just like the seasons before it. The latest season premiered on Hulu August 27, and will last until October 29 (just in time to try out an Only Murders Halloween costume!)

Just like the season 3 ending set up season 4, we'll have to wait for the October finale to figure out what kind of mayhem Mabel, Oliver, and Charles will get into next season. "We hope you like it!" Selena Gomez says in the Only Murders in the Building account's announcement, while Martin Short adds, "How exciting is that?"

"We're so exciting to be coming back," Steve Martin says. We're excited too!!

Check back here for the latest Only Murders in the Building season 5 news and check out the other new TV shows coming in 2025.

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The Most Confusing Detail Of Rachel Zegler's "Awkward" 'Snow White' Costume, Explained

The internet has a lot of thoughts about Rachel Zegler's Snow White costume. After set pictures first leaked on the internet, people had called the live-action adaptation "awkward,""weird looking," and just straight up "bad," but recently, I've seen some questions surrounding the actual construction of the dress we're all so familiar with. And since I'm a costume history nerd, I decided to break it down for you — especially since one addition to Rachel Zegler's outfit is arguably more historically accurate than the cartoon.

Here are some of the details in Rachel Zegler's Snow White costume, explained.

Snow White's costume is inspired by 1500s Germany.

Disney's Snow White has two main influences: the 1930s, when the original cartoon was released, and 1500s Germany, where the story is set. When you look at the film in that context, you can see just how much Snow White's design is influence by both periods, like her short, curly bob, which was very popular among younger girls in the 1930s (hello Shirley Temple!).

However, there's one costume detail that has confused a lot of viewers in the past: Snow White's collar. I'm one of those confused viewers, and remember watching the movie as a child and wondering what the purpose of her collar was! Well, after taking fashion history in college and doing a little bit of research, I've finally got an answer.

@historybylynny The partlet. Fashion accessory from the 25th and 16th century. #renaissancehistory#renaissancefashion#medievalhistory#fashionhistory#history#greenscreen♬ original sound - History By Lynny

Snow White's costume seems to incorporate the classic 16th century partlet, which was a lightweight garment without sleeves that women wore with their bodices. Fashion historians agree that partlets were probably used for both warmth and modesty since dresses were fairly low-cut for the period.

However, you can see that Snow White's doesn't cover her chest at all, so the Disney interpretation really seems to be more of a decoration — just like her puffed sleeves!

And the sleeves in Rachel Zegler's outfit are more historically accurate than the original movie!

It was common during this period for sleeves to feature slashing, "deliberate cutting of fabric for decorative effect" (via FIT), and its miniature version, which was called pinking. And the new Snow White design features something the original doesn't: long sleeves!

Even though some viewers admit they're not a fan of the new sleeves, FIT reports German women preferred "narrow sleeves, often with gaps where their chemises would be puffed out," so it could be argued that the live-action Snow White is more historically accurate than the cartoon. And that's one detail I never expected from this live-action adaptation.

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5 Pro Tips for Surviving The Small Business Lulls

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In our Take 5 series, sponsored by Verizon, we ask women in business about unexpected challenges, their inspirations, recent wins, and how the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program has helped propel their business forward.


In this segment, Paige Wiese, founder & CEO of Tree Ring Digital in Denver, CO, walks us through some of the ways she encourages clients to double down on marketing when business is slow. Paige built her business as a solopreneur graphic designer to a team of 15, helping clients with SEO, online ads, and social media management. Here’s her Take 5, plus more tips for surviving the business lulls below!

What's a recent small win for you and your business?

Paige: A recent small win has been just seeing business pick up again. I am seeing businesses start to engage with their marketing efforts and really trying to get to the root of why their website might be underperforming. We look at what they can be doing to see their money actually go to a place that it should be going.

What's a big piece of advice that you give to your clients?

Paige: A lot of them want to back off anytime there's a little bit of scarcity. I really think that's the time to double down, whether it be your digital presence, your website, or just adjusting how you're spending your money. But instead of just saying, ‘Hey, we're going to stop [investing in marketing],’ ask ‘How do we double down in the correct way and make sure we're seeing measurable results out of it?’ I do it myself anytime business is a little slow. I think we have to either change or we need to be doubling down. A lot of clients come to us when the pipeline is already dry and money is tight and they’re hoping for a quick fix. Marketing, unfortunately, isn't a quick fix.

See more tips for surviving business lulls below!

What's an unexpected business challenge you’ve faced and how did you overcome it?

Paige: I think one of the bigger challenges that we've run into has been more on the employee side, some of the retention or the hiccups that come along the way and then just learning from them. So how can we be a better, stronger company coming out of this and how do we use it as a growing opportunity?

How has the Verizon Small Business program helped propel your business forward?

Paige: I learned about the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). It's a free resource that’s self-paced and very digestible. The variety of topics it covers is a large gamut for any size business. The Selling with Storytelling course, especially, was really valuable to me, just really getting your messaging out there. I laugh that I sometimes enjoy the marketing ones a little bit more just because it is a refresher or another take on how we do this.

Thanks Paige!

Here Are More B+C Tips For Surviving The Small Business Lulls

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  1. Refine Your Strategy
    • Review your business plan and goals. Are you on track? What can be improved?
    • Analyze customer feedback and sales data to spot trends and areas where you can grow.
  2. Boost Your Marketing Efforts
    • Refresh your website or social media profiles. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready’s free Put Your Website to Work course will help you get started with best practices for building your business website.
    • Create engaging content through blogs, videos, and newsletters. Verizon’s free Creating Compelling Content course can help you create consistent, quality content for your target customers.
    • Offer promotions or limited-time discounts to attract new customers.
  3. Invest in Learning
    • Take an online course related to your industry, like Verizon’s free Planning for the Unexpected course for building resiliency in your business.
    • Stay updated on industry trends and innovations.
    • Engage with customers too. Send personalized emails to loyal customers or clients. Ask for reviews!
  4. Improve Your Processes
    • Streamline operations or explore new tools to increase your efficiency.
    • Organize your workspace and declutter your digital files.
  5. Self-Care and Rest
    • Take advantage of the slower pace to recharge. A refreshed mindset is exactly what you need to bring forth fresh ideas!

Learn more about the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program and Tree Ring Digital.

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Olivia Culpo & Christian McCaffrey Just Made The Sweetest Pregnancy Announcement!

Yay — Olivia Culpo just announced she's pregnant with her first baby! She and her husband Christian McCaffrey have been married for almost a year, so we think the timing's perfect. Like Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson (everyone's fave modern mom and dad), the couple kept their parenting news hidden from the world until they felt ready to share their journey. And boy did they make a grand announcement we can't stop gushing over!

Scroll to learn everything we know about Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey's darling baby news!

When did Olivia Culpo share her pregnancy announcement?

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Today! The model posted beautiful photos of her cradling her baby bump while wearing a flowing, pleated dress. She looks like the picture of perfection in both images, signaling her contentment with carrying her first child. And her caption? It captures a short and sweet look at how she's feeling: "next chapter, motherhood 🤍."

Her sisters, Aurora Culpo and Sophia Culpo quickly left comments that sum up auntie energy. While Aurora said, "😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭im so happy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ cant wait to spoil him/her forever!!!!!," Sophia wrote, "Counting down the days!!!!!🥹🥹🥹." 👀

Jessie James Decker even left a congratulatory comment! "Olivia!!!! I am soooo happy for you and @christianmccaffrey 🥹🥹🥹🥹!!! You’re going to be an amazing mama 😍 😍😍😍😍 soooo happy."

We wonder how long they've known Olivia's pregnant 👀.

Did Christian McCaffrey share his own announcement? 

It doesn't look like he personally posted this adorable reel of he and Olivia's baby news, but we still think he deserves a "Husband of the Year" award for letting it be on his Instagram page. We're not setting the bar low; we just think it's admirable when partners are equally excited about expanding their families!

Have Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey shared a due date?

Olivia and Christian haven't shared a due date just yet, but it's highly likely their sweet baby will be born this year!

How long have she and Christian McCaffrey been married? 

Olivia and Christian traded "I Dos" June 29, 2024 according to Vogue. They had a beautiful New England wedding at Ocean house and were surrounded by the love of the people closest to them. Of a funny moment involving Christian during their nuptials, Olivia gushed how much she loved his excitement. "As a bride, there’s no better feeling than your husband not being able to wait a second longer to marry you."

Prior to getting married, the couple's relationship was the result of a "blind date" orchestrated by someone they knew. Olivia said things went so well that they were basically "inseparable" from that point forward!

We can't wait to see if they'll share more news with us so stay tuned for updates!

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Every Movie & TV Show You Can See Your Fave 'Yellowstone' Cast Members In

Yellowstone captured the hearts of millions of viewers ever since the Taylor Sheridan show debuted on Paramount in 2018. The hit drama follows the Dutton family as they fight to protect their sprawling Montana ranch from land developers, political forces, and internal family struggles.

The cast features certain big names like Kevin Costner, who won the Gloden Globe for best performance by an actor in a television series drama in 2023, as well as some relatively new stars.

If you can't get enough of Yellowstone, here's where else you can watch your favorite cast members on the big screen.

Scroll to see where else you can watch your fave Yellowstonecast members!

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Kevin Costner

Starring as John Dutton, the powerful patriarch of the Dutton family, Kevin Costner is the largest star in the series. But his acting career actually started back in 1981, and since securing two Academy Awards for Dances With Wolves in 1991, he's accumulated an impressive resume.

He's best known for playing iconic characters like Ray Kinsella in Field of Dreams, Crash Davis in Bull Durham, and Frank Framer in The Bodyguard. Additionally, he delivered a standout performance as Sonny Weaver Jr. in Draft Day, Larry Bloom in Molly's Game, and Al Harrison in Hidden Figures.

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Kelly Reilly

Prior to taking on the fierce role of Beth Dutton in Yellowstone, Kelly Reilly had already built a lofty film and television career. She acted in Pride & Prejudice, Citizen Gangster, and Eden Lake, as well as starred as Mary in Sherlock Holmes and its sequel.

On television, she's showcased her talent in a range of roles, from the crime drama Above Suspicion to the psychological medical series Black Box.

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Luke Grimes

Luke Grimes is from Ohio and made his acting debut in 2006 after landing a role in All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, and he's gone on to appear in both film and television hits.

In American Sniper, he portrayed Navy SEAL Marc Lee, and in the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, he played Christian Grey's brother, Elliot. As for TV roles, he's known for his performance as James on True Blood and Ryan Lafferty on Brothers & Sisters.

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Cole Hauser

You might best know Cole Hauser as the tough and loyal Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone, but his acting career began during the early 1990s.

He made his film debut in 1992 with Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up before landing roles in cult classics like Dazed and Confused and Good Will Hunting. Later, he was in action-packed films such as 2 Fast 2 Furious and The Last Champion.

Cole has had a commendable television presence, too, portraying Charlie Siringo in The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, a limited drama series, and Ethan Jelly in Rogue, a police drama.

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Kelsey Asbille

Kelsey Asbille has definitely made a name for herself on television. Before her most recent role as Monica Dutton, she first gained recognition as Gigi on One Tree Hill, who she played from 2005 to 2009.

After that, she starred as Mikayla Makoola on Disney XD's Pair of Kings and later took on the role of Tracy Stewart in Teen Wolf and Swanee Capps in Fargo.

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Wes Bentley

Wes Bentley broke into the acting scene after scoring a role in the short Serendipity Lane in 1995. Then, his haunting performance in American Beauty gained him widespread recognition, and he later appeared in films such as Ghost Rider, The Hunger Games, and We Are Your Friends.

In 2014, he ventured into television, portraying Edward Mordrake in American Horror Story: Freak Show and returned for multiple seasons to play different characters. Finally, alongside Yellowstone, Wes voiced Niander Wallace Jr. in Blade Runner: Black Lotus.

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Jefferson White

Iowa native Jefferson White is best known for his role as Jimmy Hurdstram, the Yellowstone Ranch worker. His acting career started just over a decade ago after he got a small role in 2014 on The Americans.

Jefferson proceeded to play Cole on Manhattan that same year and has quickly built up his resume ever since. He's appeared in shows like How to Get Away With Murder, The Bite, and Blindspot.

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