Kelly Ripa recently found herself at the center of an unexpected Christmas tree debacle, and true to form, she turned it into a viral and relatable moment for the netizens. After realizing her first tree was too large for their home, the television host didn’t miss a beat when introducing the replacement tree—remarking that it looked like it was on ‘Treezempic,’ a playful nod to the buzz surrounding the weight loss drug (and diabetic remedy), Ozempic.
The moment, shared via social media, sent fans into an excited spree of retweeting and meme-ing as they chimed in with their own comments about the hilariously skinny tree. Ripa's effortless humor definitely lightened the mood and thankfully brought a festive touch to the super relatable struggle of finding the perfect Christmas tree.
Kelly Ripa’s Christmas tree drama: ‘Treezempic’ sparks hilarious fan reactions
A Christmas Tree conundrum
Christmas tree decorating is a tradition many look forward to, but for Kelly Ripa and her family, it turned into an unexpected moment of internet virality. After ordering a tree that was simply too large to fit inside their home, Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos, had to quickly come up with a backup plan. Enter tree number two, which was smaller but came with its own unique look that had the internet making it viral.
When Ripa saw the rather skinny replacement, she took to social media to share a cheeky joke, calling it their ‘Treezempic tree’—a humorous reference to the trending weight loss drug, Ozempic. Her followers quickly caught onto the joke, and the reactions were pure holiday joy. Fans joined in with their own funny comments, with some joking about how “even Christmas trees are on diets now.”
The tree, standing tall but lean, was no match for the first attempt, but that didn’t stop Ripa from embracing the situation with humor and a simple social media share. She even posted a side-by-side comparison of the two trees on Instagram, much to the delight of her followers. “Our first tree was straight out of Rockefeller Center, but this one? It's giving diet season,” Ripa joked in the caption, perfectly summing up the comedic shift in their holiday décor.
The ‘Treezempic’ craze goes viral
Kelly’s quick wit didn’t stop at the initial post. Her on-air banter about the “Treezempic” tree continued, and it wasn’t long before the joke went viral, with fans turning it into a full-fledged meme. Social media exploded with comments from fans who could relate to the Christmas tree mishap or just loved Ripa’s sense of humor. “It’s so skinny, it should come with a workout routine,” one fan quipped, while another wrote, “Kelly’s tree looks like it skipped Thanksgiving dinner altogether!”
Ripa’s joke comes at a time when references to Ozempic, the drug used for weight loss, have infiltrated pop culture. The pun was not only on point but struck a chord with those who are aware of the ongoing conversation around the drug and its use. In classic Ripa fashion, she effortlessly tapped into a trending topic and turned what could have been a holiday decorating disaster into a moment of pure comedy.
A relatable holiday fail? Absolutely!
Ripa’s Christmas tree debacle is the kind of relatable holiday moment that many can appreciate and frankly, use in these stressful times. From trees that don’t quite fit to decorations that refuse to stay up, the struggle to get holiday décor just right is just so real. But what sets Ripa apart is her ability to take a frustrating situation and turn it into an opportunity for laughter and shared joy. Fans praised her for keeping it real and for not taking herself too seriously—especially during the holidays when things often don’t go as planned.
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Kelly Ripa’s Christmas tree mishap may have started as a decorating disaster, but thanks to her sense of humor and witty ‘Treezempic’ joke, it became a viral moment of holiday cheer. As fans continue to laugh along, one thing is clear: if there’s anyone who can turn a skinny Christmas tree into a holiday star, it’s Kelly Ripa. After all, the holidays are all about embracing the unexpected—and having a little fun while doing it.
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