Justin Trudeau’s choice in socks sparked a light-hearted Twitter competition between the stars of Star Wars and Star Trek after the Canadian Prime Minister sported Chewbacca hosiery during high-profile appearances in New York City this week.
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Justin Trudeau&rsquo-s choice in socks sparked a light-hearted Twitter competition between the stars of Star Wars and Star Trek after the Canadian Prime Minister sported Chewbacca hosiery during high-profile appearances in New York City this week.
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill applauded the appearance of his Wookie comrade on Trudeau&rsquo-s socks, tweeting on Thursday it was &ldquo-another reason&rdquo- he loves the prime minister.
But Canadian actor William Shatner, who starred in the rival Star Trek franchise, suggested his feelings were hurt by the sock choice, tweeting a tearful emoji and message: &ldquo-@JustinTrudeau I thought we were friends? Chewbacca socks?&rdquo-
Trudeau is a well-known fan of Star Wars, having dressed as Han Solo – with his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau as Princess Leia – in 2015 to trick-or-treat on Halloween with his children.
Hamill joked that Trudeau also wears Star Wars-themed underclothes, tweeting that &ldquo-Plus-I have it on good authority exactly what he was wearing UNDER his suit&rdquo- along with a photo of Luke Skywalker children&rsquo-s underwear.
Trudeau tweeted a reply on Friday: &ldquo-Thanks Mark. Sadly those haven&rsquo-t fit in a while…&rdquo- along with a &ldquo-may the force be with you&rdquo- Star Wars hashtag.
The Prime Minister&rsquo-s office declined to comment on whether Trudeau&rsquo-s sock choice was causing friction between Star Wars and Star Trek fans.
Trudeau&rsquo-s penchant for wearing novelty socks to fit many occasions, including socks celebrating gay pride, NATO, and the Eid Islamic festival, has garnered both attention and disdain. A New York Times story in June speculated the &ldquo-sock diplomacy&rdquo- symbolized Trudeau&rsquo-s refusal to be bound by antiquated mores.
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