WASHINGTON D.C. – Longtime political lightning rod and former Obama administration foreign policy advisor, Ben Rhodes, has once again found himself at the epicenter of a digital firestorm after daring to express an opinion on international affairs. The firestorm, which erupted with the predictable intensity of a forgotten microwave burrito, followed Rhodes's comments regarding a past U.S. military action in the Middle East.

Experts familiar with the intricate dance of online political discourse confirmed that Rhodes's remarks, regardless of their content, were always destined to be met with a specific, pre-packaged brand of outrage. “It’s less about what he says and more about who he is,” explained Dr. Evelyn Pundit, a professor of digital tribalism at the University of Perpetual Outrage. “Mr. Rhodes occupies a unique psychological space for a certain segment of the internet. He’s like a political comfort food – reliably infuriating, always available.”

Indeed, social media platforms were reportedly flooded with comments ranging from demands that Rhodes 'sit this one out' to more elaborate suggestions involving permanent internet bans. One particularly impassioned user, @RealPatriot4Life, tweeted, 'Rhodes is still talking? I thought we collectively agreed to put him in the political attic with the participation trophies and the 'hope and change' posters!'

Rhodes's office, which reportedly keeps a 'backlash bingo' card for major geopolitical events, confirmed that 'online outrage' was marked off within minutes of his initial post. They are now reportedly taking bets on whether the next wave of fury will involve his choice of breakfast cereal.