Male Commentators Tell A Winning Clinton To 'Smile'

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Hillary Clinton had a big night Tuesday, cheered by an exultant crowd in Palm Beach, Fla., as she won four states and led in a fifth. But some people on social media criticized Clinton's tone during her speech.

It started with several tweets from male television personalities.

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough told her: "Smile. You just had a big night."

Smile. You just had a big night. #PrimaryDay — Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) March 16, 2016

Just before that, he had tweeted: "What a massive night for @HillaryClinton."

FOX News Channel senior political analyst Brit Hume also tweeted that Clinton was "having a big night" and that "she's shouting angrily."

Hillary having a big night in the primaries. So she's shouting angrily in her victory speech. Supporters loving it. What's she mad at? — Brit Hume (@brithume) March 16, 2016

FNC's Howard Kurtz also said Clinton was "shouting" and suggested a more "conversational tone."

Getting attacked for saying Hillary shouted. Was not saying she was shrill. I've just heard her deliver more effective speeches — HowardKurtz (@HowardKurtz) March 16, 2016

After getting blowback for the comment, including criticism that similar remarks would not have been made about men, Kurtz said he has also called out Bernie Sanders for shouting.

Yes, Bernie often shouts at debates and town halls. And I've commented on that. Not just HRC — HowardKurtz (@HowardKurtz) March 16, 2016

The responses to Scarborough, Hume and Kurtz's tweets were swift. Some defenses were serious.

You know what a great look is -- male reporters complaining Hillary is shouting. #awarenessmuch — Neera Tanden (@neeratanden) March 16, 2016

And several were funny, taking the form of video clips and memes.

Bro news anchor tells Hillary Clinton to "smile" because it's her night https://t.co/jXJdhdlQuL pic.twitter.com/qHmsQkX4UI — Mashable (@mashable) March 16, 2016

And as proof that Hamilton the musical touches everything, there was also this.

Echos of Hamilton song: Talk Less Smile More. Clinton Won Male Pundits Respond W/ Sexist Tweets. https://t.co/ODf1t9pGzx via @thinkprogress — Bonnie Bizzell (@bonbiztweets) March 16, 2016

Not heeding the critics, Hume later tweeted this.