Washington D.C. — Well folks, it seems the US government has decided to take a bit of a playful approach to international relations. After a mysterious spy weather balloon was spotted over Montana, the government responded in kind by sending their own weather balloon – with a message – over China.
White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, says the intention behind this move was to ease the tension and show the world that the US government has a sense of humor. The balloon in question bears the message “Fuck You” and the White House is keen to emphasize that this symbolizes peace and unity.
Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m not quite sure what to make of this. Jake Tapper over at CNN has also raised concerns about the message being conveyed by this balloon. Is the US government trying to say “Fuck You” to the world, or is this supposed to be some kind of joke?
Regardless, Karine Jean-Pierre insists that this is a message of peace and that the US government is not just made up of serious politicians all the time. They’re just trying to make it clear that they’re not just warmongers, but they’re also funny.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning, however, isn’t impressed. He says the Chinese government knows nothing about this American balloon and they do not appreciate any attempts to play pranks on their sovereignty.
Despite the confusion and mixed reactions, the US government is sticking to its commitment to using humor to promote peace. They’re still waiting for China’s response, but in the meantime, the next time you see a suspicious Chinese weather balloon in the sky, just remember – it might just be a “Fuck You” from the US government.
