US dilemma: From First Gentleman to First Dude, what will Bill Clinton be called if Hillary Clinton wins

As the judgement day approaches and the United States of America gets ready declare the winner of the most divisive election in modern history, people are in a dilemma - if prognosticators are correct and Hillary Clinton does win, what will Bill Clinton be known as?

Twitterati and Facebook users have taken the responsibility upon themselves to answer this sticky question and have also added humour to the roles former US President Bill Clinton will embrace. From First Gentleman, First Dude to First Man, Clinton's role has been creating an uproar on the social media.

The fact is that the US has a record of electing only male presidents. All except President James Buchanan, who remained a bachelor, had spouses. They were famously called 'First Lady' of the US.

 

Hence, Bill Clinton poses a special predicament - not only would he be the 'First Gentleman', but also the first former President to return to the White House as a husband.

Bill Clinton has jocularly called himself the "First Man' and 'First Dude'. Hillary Clinton too once spoke about it, saying, "It is a bit complicated with him (Bill) since people still call him Mr President. So I will have to work on this". (It is a practice in the US to address former Presidents as Mr President).

Wittily a Twitter user said, "Time to break that glass ceiling! If we pride ourselves on being an equal nation, we must no longer let women dominate as presidential spouses! It's about time we let a man covet that title!"







The other query that has been raised is Bill Clinton's role as so-to-say 'First Gentleman'. Bill has maintained good health and remains fit and active. He has also promised to withdraw from the Clinton Foundation charity (if Hillary wins the presidency). Bill Clinton will not be permitted to take up paid employment during Hillary's tenure.

To this dilemma, one Twitter user said, "I CANNOT WAIT to see what kind of interior decorating Bill is planning for the White House.

Michelle Obama, as the First Lady of the US devoted her time in boosting young American designers by wearing their accessories and apparel. She has also appeared on the cover of many fashion magazines. Michelle has hosted fashion workshop for designers at the White House too.

There will be no First Lady because we will have our #FirstGentleman tomorrow #VOTEHILLARY #ImWithHer #TeamHillary #PresidentHillary pic.twitter.com/4sH0K0IjfX

— RICHI (@UnlimitedRicci) November 8, 2016

i dont care what the ap says, we're going to call bill clinton "first gentleman"

— Oliver Willis (@owillis) November 8, 2016

It's kind of surreal. I was in my 20s when @billclinton became President. Now in my 40s when he will become #FirstGentleman #ElectionDay

— Sophia A. Nelson (@IAmSophiaNelson) November 8, 2016

I'm only here so I can hear 'First Gentleman Bill Clinton' for the next 4 years. ????

He's the king of my people: #extroverts. #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/xozXzik6dw

— Eliza David, Author (@elizadwrites) October 28, 2016

Giggling at the thought of @billclinton being known as the "First Gentleman" once Hillary gets elected... the irony is thick ????

— Jillian Campbell (@JillianLizabith) October 28, 2016

Hillary Clinton on Tuesday tried to galvanize people with some powerful words, "Tomorrow we face the test of our time. What will we vote for — not just against?” Mrs. Clinton asked. “Every issue you care about is at stake". If Hillary Clinton wins, then this election will be a watershed in the history of the US.