Debate Prep: Video of Paul Ryan Making a Lot of Funny Faces

From mansplaining to misremembering his Bible verses, the Wisconsin rep’s got a lot of facial flex.

How will Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) do in Thursday night’s VP debate? Judging from his history with pols and journalists, the only thing we know for sure is: There will be lots of weird facial expressions. And mansplaining. And Randsplaining.

And from one of the featured clips, a few GIFs for your sharing pleasure:

1. The blanket denial (a.k.a. “the creep”):

2. The crazy eye:

3. The Rodney Dangerfield:

4. The shrug:

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