$300 reward to journalist who asks Trump about US relations with Wakanda
Writer Sara J Benincasa has also offered to start a crowd-funding page so that others can also contribute to the prize money.
When it comes to geography, Donald Trump is clearly not the sharpest tack on the board. He famously had the internet rolling in laughter in September when he spoke about Nambia's healthcare infrastructure at the UN General Assembly.
For those of you still unsure, there is no country called Nambia. However, there is the nation of Namibia, along with the similar sounding countries Zambia and Gambia. Last week the US president managed to take things to another level when he allegedly described certain Caribbean and African nations as "shithole countries".
On the heels of this public outrage, one woman on Twitter has decided to make Trump's cluelessness profitable for journalists working the White House beat. Writer Sara J Benincasa posted a proposition on the social media site, offering a reward to any journalist who could ask the Potus about US relations with the country of Wakanda.
"I am offering $300 (£218) to the journalist who very seriously asks Trump his opinion on our nation's relations with Wakanda and gets the question and answer recorded live on video," she wrote. "I know $300 doesn't sound like a lot to some people but I also know what most reporters make so...$300."
She welcomed others to contribute to the prize purse and offered to create a crowdfunding or Venmo situation whereby people who "wish to thank you for your bravery" can add money.
"And of course you always have the option to keep the money or donate it somewhere like @pressfreedom. And anybody who finds this thread amusing or this idea entertaining really ought to go follow @pressfreedom immediately to learn more about what they do all over the world," she continued.
Benincasa has one piece of advice for reporters looking to cash in: "Practice your poker face".
For those of you still unaware what the deal is about, Wakanda is a fictional country described in the Black Panther comics. Located in Northeastern Africa, the kingdom is ruled by T'Challa aka Black Panther and is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, made famous for being rich in the meteorite element vibranium.
I am offering $300 to the journalist who very seriously asks Trump his opinion on our nation’s relations with Wakanda and gets the question and answer recorded live on video. I know $300 doesn’t sound like a lot to some people but I also know what most reporters make so...$300.
— Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) January 13, 2018
People with more money are certainly invited to add to this purse. But I’m good for 300 bucks. Persons of the news media, this offer expires never.
— Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) January 13, 2018
If you succeed, you are guaranteed the $300 from me. However, should you actually complete this feat, I will set up a crowdfunding or Venmo situation whereby any others who wish to thank you for your bravery can add to the purse. People are already offering money. We shall see...
— Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) January 13, 2018
Now you’re going to want to practice your poker face. I mean you’re going to be so excited when you get the opportunity to do this and also you’re going to want to laugh really hard. I would suggest that you begin staring at yourself in the mirror immediately and saying it aloud.
— Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) January 13, 2018
And of course you always have the option to keep the money or donate it somewhere like @pressfreedom. And anybody who finds this thread amusing or this idea entertaining really ought to go follow @pressfreedom immediately to learn more about what they do all over the world.
— Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) January 13, 2018
Now remember, you must be a journalist who gets both the question and the answer on video. You can’t just be some kid who shows up shouting shit about Wakanda at one of his Triumph of The Will cosplay events. And it’s not my fault if you didn’t read this far. Now go do the work. pic.twitter.com/LVvtOe8Sch
— Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) January 13, 2018
I love you, hardworking reporters. I believe the person who wins this prize could very well be a national star already, but I also believe in student journalists and small town reporters with gumption, grit, and a working knowledge of Wakanda sociopolitical issues. Yay news! pic.twitter.com/VpSdXSS77X
— Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) January 13, 2018
Now I’m going to help you out even though I know you have a lot of ideas. There are many ways you could ask the president his opinion on Wakanda. For example, you could casually drop the name of Wakanda in among a list of other things he’s never heard of, like Estonia and Ethics.
— Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) January 13, 2018
You COULD straight up ask him ONLY about Wakanda, but you run the risk of a media-savvy aide rushing forward to interrupt you. JK that won’t happen, ask away! pic.twitter.com/w0PlebcLCz
— Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) January 13, 2018
I’ve decided this thread needs a hashtag and that hashtag is #wakandagate. Use it, educate your journalist friends. The people need answers and I hope one brave journalist will make the inquiry on camera and get an answer on camera. This is your Frost/Nixon moment my babies! pic.twitter.com/dhQFiEFITh
— Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) January 13, 2018
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