The Most Memorable Food Moments From The 2016 Campaign Trail

Photo: Courtesy of Ninja Squirrel Hot Sauce.

Wherever you stand on the candidates, here's one thing we can all agree on: This election has been a total shit show. From the flat-out ridiculous scandals to the ridiculously terrifying ones, there hasn't been a dull moment yet. And come Tuesday, this writer will either be celebrating the first woman president, or moving to Canada. (But that's a story for another day.)

We can't say that we'll look back even a little bit fondly on most of the 2016 election cycle. But when we do think back on the past year or so, there are some memorable moments that stem from another common truth — everybody's gotta eat. And when candidates start eating on the trail, strange things happen. They take selfies with butter cows, try new foods, and show up unexpectedly at Chipotle. Ahead, we've gathered 16 food moments that remind us just how weird modern politics really is.

**That Time Donald Trump Ate KFC On His Private Jet**
Taking a page out of the Kardashian playbook, Trump tried to be relatable with his fork and knife approach to Kentucky Fried Chicken, which he enjoyed on his private jet.
Photo: via @therealdonaldtrump.

**When He Did The Same Thing With McDonald's**
We get it, billionaires can also buy a pound saver hamburger.
Photo: via @therealdonaldtrump.

**When We Found Out Hillary Clinton Loves Hot Sauce**
Clinton admitted in an interview that she always has a bottle of Ninja Squirrel hot sauce in her purse. Apparently carrying around hot sauce at all times is a power woman move, which Beyoncé can confirm.
Photo: Courtesy of Ninja Squirrel Hot Sauce.

The Time Hillary Booed At A Reporter While Eating Ice Cream

Hillary Clinton doesn't need to be thinking about calories, and she made that perfectly clear when a reporter asked her about the calorie count of an ice cream treat she was trying to enjoy. She responded, "Come on," and then booed the question.

**When Eric Trump Allegedly Drank Lemonade Out Of The Free Water Cup**
Sure, we've all done it at some point in our lives. But when a billionaire's offspring allegedly asks for a free water cup at In-N-Out and fills it with lemonade, it's much less relatable than when say, a middle schooler pulls the same stunt.
Photo: via @xwnklmnx

**That Time Secretary Clinton Went Incognito To Chipotle**
When we wear sunglasses to Chipotle, it's because we don't want the staff to notice that it's our second visit of the day. We're guessing Clinton's interest in maintaining her privacy was a little different.
Photo: via @ABCliz.

**When Trump Politicised A Taco Bowl**
The internet was quick to turn on Donald Trump after he tweeted this photo of himself eating a taco bowl in honor of Cinco de Mayo. The caption (no joke) read: "I love Hispanics!"
Photo: via @therealdonaldtrump.

"I've never had chewy tea before."

Hillary Clinton discovered bubble tea in this video clip (trust us, it's worth watching), and we're still not fully sure she understands what it is.

She's With Chai

Bubble tea might not be her thing, but Secretary Clinton is all for a good chai latte.

**FYI, Trump Likes His Steak Well Done**
When *The New York Times* profiled Trump's lifestyle, one detail in particular stood out. The Donald likes his steak well done. “It would rock on the plate, it was so well done,” his butler told *The* *Times.*
Photo: Charlie Riedel/Getty Images.

**When Chris Christie Asked Trump If He'd Like Fries With That**
There were already plenty of jokes out there about Christie becoming Trump's personal errand boy. And then Trump asked Christie to get him McDonald's.
Photo: Courtesy of McDonald's.

**The Great Oreo Boycott Of 2015**
Limited-edition flavours be damned, Trump told the press, "I'm never eating Oreos again," after he found out that some of the company's production had moved to Mexico.
Photo: Courtesy of Oreo.

When Carly Fiorina Ate A Dog Treat

When there were 12-plus candidates in the Republican primary, Fiorina had to set herself apart somehow. And apparently the only way to do that was to eat a dog treat.