'Couldn't be more cringe': Drew Barrymore trolled for asking Kamala Harris 'to be Momala' for the country

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In an unconventional interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on her daytime talk show, Drew Barrymore took an unexpected turn by urging Harris to adopt the moniker 'Momala' for the entire country, reported Daily Mail.

During the discussion, which aired recently, Barrymore veered into an unusual direction, expressing her belief that the world needs a collective hug.

She then implored Harris to assume the role of a nurturing figure for the nation, dubbing her "Momala of the country."

Drew Barrymore encourages Kamala Harris to embrace 'Momala' persona in unusual interview

"I've been thinking that we really all need a tremendous hug in the world right now," Barrymore said.

After sliding uncomfortably close to Harris, Barrymore asked the vice president to become a nurturing figure for Americans, "But in our country, we need you to be Momala."

Harris, appearing uncertain of how to respond, smiled politely at Barrymore's suggestion, creating a slightly awkward moment. "Yeah, I mean," the vice president said.

Throughout the interview, the two delved into various topics, including Harris's trademark laugh, which the vice president defended as a form of self-expression.

Barrymore held Harris's hands as the audience applauded.

While Harris appeared uncomfortable, the actress gazed into the vice president's eyes with a soulful look.

In the interview, Harris defended her laugh, implying that those who make fun of it are sexist.

"You were asking me earlier about what it means to be like, the first woman (vice president)," Harris told Barrymore. "And you know, it's funny because people still gotta get used to this, right?"

Harris pointed out that the lingering misogyny becomes apparent when the public overly scrutinizes her laughter or mannerisms as the first woman vice president.

"I mean, my staff for example, sometimes they'll show me little things that just amuse me. Like, apparently some people love to talk about the way I laugh," Harris said.

Barrymore, leaning in close to the vice president, expressed admiration for her laughter.

Reports this month revealed that Harris has faced criticism, with some citing her laugh, and even questioning President Joe Biden's opinion of her. This scrutiny has contributed to her historically low approval rating in the mid-30s, marking a challenging tenure for the 59-year-old vice president.

"I have my mother's laugh," Harris detailed to Barrymore.

"And I grew up around a bunch of women, in particular, who laughed from the belly. They laughed, they would sit around the kitchen and drinking their coffee, telling big stories with big laughs."

"You know, I'm never gonna be like," Harris said, faking a dainty chuckle into her hand.

Criticism mounts against Drew Barrymore for 'Momala' remark directed at Kamala Harris

Social media platforms erupted with criticism aimed at Drew Barrymore following her interview with Kamala Harris, where the host suggested the VP adopt the nickname 'Momala'.

One user wrote, "Drew Barrymore is cringeworthy in her own right. Not followed her except for adverts since the beginning. Good luck to bad rubbish I say!", while another user wrote, "Drew Barrymore as a talk show host is insufferable. I couldn’t and wouldn’t watch 5 minutes of her. "

Another user commented, "There is something very wrong with Drew and her behavior towards people."

One user wrote, "Whatever self respect Drew had is now gone forever. To stick your head up the backside of the worst VP since Dan Quayle is worse than cringeworthy. It's beyond descriptive."

"Dear God, these two in the same room couldn't be more cringe!!" a user said.

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