The professional-Trump musician, whose actual identify is Robert James Ritchie, advised Watters that he deliberate to decorate as a “retard,” utilizing an ableist slur that Donald Trump supporters praised however which drew condemnation elsewhere.
Child Rock arrange the change by first asking Watters what he’d be sporting for Halloween.
“My entire household is doing Scooby-Doo,” Watters replied. “My son’s going to be Scooby-Doo. I’m Shaggy, form of dressed such as you, huge dishevelled garments, lengthy hair, simply gonna have a bit of flask whereas I stroll round.”
The singer then pulled out a face masks, put it over his mouth and excitedly requested, “Guess what I’m gonna be? Guess what I’m gonna be?”
Watters guessed “Fauci,” referring to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the previous director of the Nationwide Institute of Allergy and Infectious Ailments who oversaw the U.S. COVID-19 response and who turned a bogeyman for the political proper.
“A retard, a retard,” Child Rock replied.
Watters laughed and stated, “OK, I suppose you might be something for Halloween.”
Child Rock added, “Biggest costume ever.”
