Is This FAFSA Meme Inappropriate?

“If you’ve ever filled out the lengthy FAFSA form to apply for federal student aid, this story is far from funny.

On Tuesday evening, the official Twitter account for the Education Department’s Federal Student Aid agency sent a tweet with a photo of Kristen Wiig from the movie “Bridesmaids” on an airplane with the words “Help me. I’m poor,” on the photo. The tweet itself said, “If this is you, then you better fill out your FAFSA.” The deadline for submitting the form, which determines eligbility for grants, loans and work-study, is midnight, Central Time, June 30.” *

Cenk Uygur (www.twitter.com/cenkuygur), Ana Kasparian (www.twitter.com/AnaKasparian), Jimmy Dore (TYTComedy, The Jimmy Dore Show) and John Iadarola (www.twitter.com/jiadarola. TYT University) discuss.

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