How to Do The Perfect Trump Impression

Summary

In this transcript, the speaker reflects on how they approach creating an impression of Donald Trump. They describe how they combine elements from other iconic figures such as Christopher Walken, known for his staccato delivery, and Groucho Marx's sing-song voice. The speaker also touches on Trump's unique speaking style, particularly his use of whispers and exaggerated emphasis, like when he discussed building a wall. The speaker's process involves blending these influences to capture the essence of Trump’s voice and mannerisms in their impression.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker revisits their Trump impression after his re-announcement, reflecting on the nuances of his speaking style.
• 😀 The speaker uses notes to analyze Trump’s speech patterns and mannerisms more closely.
• 😀 Trump is from Queens, which inspires the speaker to consider other figures from that area, particularly Christopher Walken.
• 😀 Christopher Walken’s staccato speech pattern influences the speaker’s approach to Trump’s impression.
• 😀 The speaker recalls watching Groucho Marx, whose sing-songy voice also plays a role in shaping their Trump impression.
• 😀 Groucho Marx’s iconic ‘I must be going’ line from his performances is an inspiration for the impression.
• 😀 Trump’s voice is characterized by a sing-song style, similar to Groucho Marx, with frequent phrases like 'hello everybody' and 'this place is incredible.'
• 😀 The speaker notes Trump's peculiar counter-back speech style, particularly in his speech about the border wall.
• 😀 Trump’s specific use of a whisper in speeches, such as at the CIA, is highlighted as a unique feature of his delivery.
• 😀 The speaker references a moment when Trump whispered about the crowd size, emphasizing the comedic effect of this mannerism.

Q & A

What inspired the speaker to re-look at their Trump impression?

The speaker was motivated to revisit their Trump impression after hearing Trump reannounce his candidacy, leading them to review their notes and the elements of his speaking style.

How did the speaker connect Christopher Walken to Trump's speaking style?

The speaker drew a connection between Trump and Christopher Walken because both share a staccato delivery when speaking, exemplified by Walken’s unique way of emphasizing certain words.

What influence did Groucho Marx have on the speaker's impression of Trump?

The speaker recalls Groucho Marx's sing-songy voice, which influenced how they approached Trump’s impression, noting that Trump’s delivery also has a musical quality to it, especially in phrases like 'hello everybody' and 'isn’t this place incredible.'

How does the speaker describe the rhythm of Trump’s speech?

The speaker describes Trump’s speech as having a sing-song quality, with a specific cadence and emphasis that makes certain phrases stand out, such as 'hello everybody' and 'so tall, it's impenetrable.'

What is the significance of the 'whisper' technique in Trump’s speeches?

The whisper technique is a distinctive feature in Trump’s speeches, where he softens his voice for dramatic effect, such as during the moment at the CIA when he whispered about the number of people at his inauguration.

How does the speaker analyze Trump's delivery of certain phrases?

The speaker points out how Trump uses repetition and counter-back phrasing to emphasize certain points, such as when Trump described the wall as 'so tall' and 'impenetrable,' followed by the phrase 'unless you have a really tall ladder.'

What specific speech moment is the speaker referencing with the 'whisper' technique?

The speaker references a moment when Trump spoke at the CIA, whispering about the crowd size, saying, 'I looked down, I looked out, millions of people,' which the speaker found particularly notable for its dramatic effect.

What was the reaction to Trump’s drawing crowds, according to the speaker?

The speaker notes that there were claims that Trump did not draw large crowds, but they personally observed that many people attended his events, as highlighted by Trump’s own words and his dramatic delivery.

What does the speaker find particularly amusing about Trump’s speech style?

The speaker finds humor in Trump’s use of the whisper technique, especially in his recounting of crowd size, which adds a level of intrigue and drama to his delivery.

How does the speaker's personal background in entertainment influence their impression of Trump?

The speaker's background in watching and learning from figures like Groucho Marx and Christopher Walken influences their understanding of the techniques used in Trump’s delivery, allowing them to notice and replicate certain speech patterns.