When we find ourselves in times of trouble, Steve Kornacki comes to us—clad in khakis and armed with a glowing map of the U.S. As the uncertainty of November 4 stretched
into hours and days, the MSNBC political correspondent was a pillar of statistics. While we panicked, stress ate, and screamed into the ether, Kornacki remained our dutiful guardian, immune to human needs like food and sleep.
Amid our anxiety fever dream, people wondered, Is Steve Kornacki ok? Everyone from Chrissy Teigen to Roxane Gay tweeted about his condition. Has he changed his shirt? Eaten a snack? Shut his eyes for more than a brief moment? Late into day three of vote counting, Kornacki tweeted, "Forget grabbing sleep, there's still votes coming in in PA. I'm heading back to the studio. In the old days, there was USA Up All Night. Tonight, it'll be MSNBC Up All Night. Come on along for the ride."
This guy. https://t.co/7LMhSRuwPb
— David Gura (@davidgura) November 4, 2020
It appears that many people have joined Kornacki for the ride—and developed feelings along the way. Just as millions of votes began to pour in from Florida, then Wisconsin, and now Pennsylvania, Kornacki thirst tweets surged. Some coined him a "korsnacki." Others preferred math or map daddy. If America is a John Hughes movie, it's chosen the nerdy best friend over the popular quarterback. Kornacki would never pretend not to know you in the cafeteria. Kornacki would always help you cram for that calculus exam. And, yes, he'll deliver comprehensive political analysis on fumes alone. Nice guys may finish last, but Kornacki will be the first to tabulate complex electoral results, stealing hearts in the process.
Ahead, some of the thirstiest Kornacki tweets to emerge while we wait.
The @SteveKornacki thirst has begun pic.twitter.com/2zdnJ7luFN
— Jessica Valenti (@JessicaValenti) November 6, 2020
The Kornacki thirst is REAL. I'm gonna have to block some people from my phone...
— Joy VOTE & MASK UP!! Reid ?) (@JoyAnnReid) November 6, 2020
Just saw someone refer to Steve Kornacki as "Kornacki the Snacki" and folks now is not the time to be election horny.
— Max Burns (@themaxburns) November 5, 2020
people goin kooky 4 kornacki
— Chelsea Peretti (@chelseaperetti) November 6, 2020
People are calling Steve Kornacki “map daddy” I’m done
— Jessica Valenti (@JessicaValenti) November 6, 2020
the number of “steve kornacki is legally my husband” posts I’ve seen on here... https://t.co/k63bchNMl6
— rachel syme (@rachsyme) November 6, 2020
when will my husband, steve kornacki, return from war
— David Mack (@davidmackau) November 5, 2020
I’ve seen your John King and Steve Kornacki thirst tweets, and it’s abundantly clear that America needs a good night of rest.
— Lil Uzi Hurt ? (@lostblackboy) November 5, 2020
My daughter just called Steve Kornacki "math daddy" and I have flat lined.#Trackingkornaki
— ??? ??? ?????????™ (@BeattyLaw) November 6, 2020
Just found out Steve Kornacki is gay. THAT’S OUR BOY UP THERE
— Louisa ?? (@LouisatheLast) November 6, 2020
Steve Kornacki Kahkis is the next FENTY
— Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) November 6, 2020
hey @SteveKornacki you don’t have to say anything but if u see my tweets just tug ur ear or something I need a sign
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) November 6, 2020
Congrats to Steve Kornacki on being Gay Twitter's Flavor of The Month for November.
— Frank Costa (@feistyfrank) November 5, 2020
Make Steve Kornacki the next bachelor. #BacheloretteABC
— Liz Plank (@feministabulous) November 6, 2020
Sometimes I wonder if @SteveKornacki will marry me and we can have a dry erase board and large computer screen in every room in our house.
— Jessica Vosk (@JessicaVosk) November 6, 2020
*kisses picture of Steve Kornacki and puts on sleeping mask*
— Saeed Jones (@theferocity) November 6, 2020
I want to stop thinking about this election but I want to never stop thinking about Steve Kornacki?
— Alex Wyse (@alexwyse) November 6, 2020