Tim Walz Inspires Memes, Websites Dedicated To His Regular Guy-ness [COMMENTARY]

Minnesota Gov. Tim "Coach" Walz instantly became America's Dad Sweetheart as soon as he was announced as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate earlier this week.

The man who would've been MAGA's ideal candidate if he was only a Republican, Walz's history as a National Guardsman, teacher, and football coach only added to his exceptional record as a Congressman and then Governor. 

Walz is a regular guy from the Midwest who just happens to be a champion for kids to have full stomachs and be safe at school. He's also a dad to two kids, Hope and Gus, who were conceived via IVF, a cause he passionately supports along with LGBTQ rights and women's reproductive rights.

He's also a gun owner and hunter who proudly boasts an F rating from the NRA after his daughter urged him to return all of their donations in the wake of the horrific Parkland High School shooting.

The enthusiasm for the Harris-Walz ticket has led to the kind of joyful internet creativity that used to be a main feature of Twitter. He's got Dad jokes! He loves the Minnesota State Fair! The GenZ memes just keep on coming!

Twitter users also started memeing things Tim Walz would do to showcase his Midwestern Dad appeal.

Then there's Tim Walz Fixed Your Bicycle, a website that generates aw-shucks homilies about Tim Walz but also includes information on how to donate to the Harris-Walz campaign.

Plus, there's merch! 

The joy is back thanks to the Harris-Walz campaign, and the Trumpers are playing deep defense right now because they know they can't compete.