The popular BBC sci-fi show “Doctor Who” took a not-so-subtle jab at President Donald Trump in its latest episode.
Early in “The Pyramid At The End Of The World,” the secretary-general of the United Nations asks the Doctor’s companion Bill (played by Pearl Mackie), for help finding the president.
“How would I know the president? I mean, I wouldn’t have even voted for him,” she replied. “He’s... orange.”
"How would I know the president? He's... orange."
— Doctor Who Page (@DWPageOFFICIAL) May 27, 2017
From #DoctorWho Series 10 Episode 7 'the Pyramid at the end of the World'. pic.twitter.com/dS7JfFVXQR
As it turns out, the secretary-general wasn’t looking for President Donald Trump, but rather another leader: The Doctor himself, played by Peter Capaldi, who is president of the Earth.
“Doctor Who” fans on Twitter seemed to love the jab:
"I didn't vote for him. He's orange." Love you Bill! #DoctorWho
— Sabrina 💀 (@brinatello) May 27, 2017
Did Bill say the President was orange!? Bruhhhh #DoctorWho #BGNWhovians pic.twitter.com/2L20rJNJF1
— Tai Gooden (@taigooden) May 28, 2017
That's right the Doctor is my President not that Orange thing. We do need saving! #DoctorWho
— ❄️Kim❄️ (@Kimalysong) May 28, 2017
"I wouldn't have voted for him anyway. He's..... orange." #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/fXuQZuFkYI
— Bolin ♫ (@BobollyBee) May 27, 2017
Trust in Bill and never vote for orange people #DoctorWho
— Johanna (@artistsreward) May 28, 2017
Breaking News..#DoctorWho companion says it how it is.."I wouldn't vote for him...he's Orange!!"..you go girl.. pic.twitter.com/i4us496bWf
— Leeloo ☮🌼😎🕶🎩 (@RICKMANROCKS) May 27, 2017
@DoctorWho_BBCA "I didn't vote for him, he's orange!"
— Spotty2012 (@spotty2k2) May 29, 2017
Best line ever uttered on Doctor Who.
#DoctorWho just referenced the orange "politician" and I cackled. Why can't we keep @Pearlie_mack ?? pic.twitter.com/C0Hrd8kFB7
— Missy (@Misssharai) May 29, 2017
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