'Are you going to vote for him': Jimmy Kimmel's birthday tribute to Steve Garvey met with humor online

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Late-night television often blends humor with unexpected moments, and Jimmy Kimmel recently sparked curiosity and laughter with a birthday tribute that evoked several responses on the internet.

Kimmel, the host of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' extended birthday wishes to former Los Angeles Dodgers legend Steve Garvey, but the seemingly innocuous message left viewers intrigued.

Jimmy Kimmel's birthday tribute to Steve Garvey

In his heartfelt birthday tribute to Steve Garvey, Kimmel wrote, "Happy #75 to #6 - my all-time favorite player and an iron man, to whom the old saying “never meet your idols” does not apply. Steve Garvey"

This playful remark sent waves across social media, igniting speculation and prompting an avalanche of responses from fans and followers.

Kimmel's birthday message immediately became a subject of intrigue, leading many to wonder whether it hinted at an upcoming political endeavor or a playful jest.

Social media users swiftly began to speculate with humorous interpretations of Kimmel's words.

Steve Garvey, a revered figure in the world of baseball, received a flood of birthday wishes from fans and colleagues and the responses to Kimmel's message injected a dose of humor into the celebrations. 

Fans react on Facebook

Jimmy Kimmel's birthday tribute to Steve Garvey prompted a flurry of reactions on Facebook.

One user wrote, "Hmmm. Are you going to vote for him as a candidate for the Senate?"

Another wrote, "Is this the guy that's running for Congress?"

One replied, "Not for Senator!"

"Who's the the top 5?" questioned one user.

"#75? Is that the number of kids by lord knows how many women??" quipped one user.

One user added, "My all time favorite player also! Nothing and nobody was more exciting when they came to the on deck circle and then stepped up to bat you knew he was going to get a hit or as I used to call them, a golf ball home run. His skills at 1st base were the best. Happy birthday Steve Garvey, you brought so much joy to so many!"

Another user wrote, "He is and will always be my favorite Dodgers too."

"Back in the day he was the man," declared another user

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