Twitter mocks Andrew Yang for 'bodega' video as he campaigns for New York City mayor

Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang launched his bid for mayor of New York City this week, but is off to a rough start after being roasted on social media over a newly released video.

"New York City relies upon its 14,000 bodegas so much. I love bodegas. We gotta make sure that they continue to stay open and do their thing," Yang said as he bought a bunch of bananas and a green tea.

"New York City, support your local bodegas. Can you imagine a New York City without bodegas? I can't imagine it. Let's not have to."

But New Yorkers pounced, saying the store where Yang shot the video was more akin to a deli or grocery store.

There is no clear definition of what a bodega is, but one person comically said on Twitter that "if you can spread both of your arms and spin around without literally knocking over two shelves full of expired laundry detergent you’re not in a bodega."

The New York Times highlighted the importance of bodegas to the city during the pandemic in April. It described them as "small, scrappy 24-hour corner stores most often found in working-class neighborhoods" that "are... (Read more)

Tweets mentioned:

https://twitter.com/expelliarmoire/status/1350094398512652288

https://twitter.com/AndrewYang/status/1350109268566016003

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