Boy, that Joe Biden can sure stop traffic (as evidenced by his visit to Los Angeles this week), but what does the man really do?
While the answer may seem simple—he's the Vice President of the United States—Jimmy Kimmel asked a number of Americans to correctly identify the 71-year-old politician and surprisingly enough (or shall we say alarmingly?) the majority of folks were entirely stumped.
After being inspired by the road closures in Los Angeles, the comedian addressed the audience at Jimmy Kimmel Live and inquired, "No offense, but do we really need to stop traffic for Joe Biden? I mean, I know he is the Vice President, but I wonder how many people even care that he is here?"
He then proceeded to take his inquiry to the streets of Hollywood Boulevard, where a camera crew questioned multiple pedestrians, specifically, "American citizens," and asked: Who is Joe Biden?
Apparently, the answer is not that simple.
No, Joe Biden is not "part of a terrorist group" as one man incorrectly guessed nor is he a "movie star" (although he does snap some pretty snazzy Instagrams).
As for whether he looks like someone who would be a friend of President Barack Obama's?
"No, he looks like he'd probably oppose anything Obama," one man replied, adding that he's forming his assumptions "basically going off skin color."
Finally, our favorite response comes from a man wearing a marijuana leaf handkerchief on his head who is convinced that he has seen Biden "in movies."
And after the flick Pineapple Express is suggested, he flashes a wide-eyed grin and replies, "Oh yeah! He's in that."
To be fair, the man also admitted that he's "really f--king stoned."
Two thumps up for America!