Is Chris Hayes really on vacation? And if so, how long is it going to last?
MSNBC’s “All In” host says he’s on vacation this week.
Before he left, he shook his booty for the camera with an unforgettable white man’s dance that he posted on Vine.
The network calls itself “The Place for Politics.” So The Mirror hit the streets in the most political town in America — downtown Washington, D.C. — to ask 26 people what they think Hayes is up to this week. After all, his ratings have tanked. News reports indicate that his show is about to get knocked from primetime.
So is he really on vacation or is this his quiet exit?
Hayes didn’t get back to us on our request for comment on his whereabouts this week and if his show has officially been canceled. A source tells me no decisions will be made before April 1.
But on Twitter, Hayes says he’ll be back Monday.
Most of our interviewees had no idea who Chris Hayes is. Out of 26 people, only two even remotely knew, and even then, it wasn’t a sure thing and they needed to see pictures of him first.
A few even ran away upon hearing his name.
Photographs by Katie Frates.
Woman vaguely knows who Chris Hayes is, but has to see a photo
“Chris Hayes. He has glasses and he’s young right? I usually end up watching it online.” Asked if she thinks he’s been fired or is on vacation, she replied, “Well it is kind of vacation time. It’s spring time.” — Donna.
Foreigner has no clue who he is
“I’m Brazilian. I don’t follow U.S. politics. I’m sorry.” — man wouldn’t give a name.
Nope
Another nope
What are you doing talking to my man?
“I don’t know if he’s on vacation or if he got fired.” — A man wouldn’t give name, while his female companion heavily glared at us while walking away with him.
Man in line at Chop’t doesn’t mince his words
Random Federal Reserve guy afraid to talk, fears he’ll get into trouble
“Sorry, I don’t know.” — man won’t give a name.
Woman on the run at high noon
“Oh, I would love to help you, but I have to run home.” — won’t provide name.
North Face guy has no idea who he is
“Ooh, I don’t watch MSNBC. I feel like I’m on the Letterman show where they ask you things about your country. I don’t know who he is.” — Mark.
Man insists he is not exactly what he appears to be
“I’m not a man on the street.” — This man won’t give name.
No idea who Chris Hayes is
This man gives Hayes the benefit of doubt
TV junkie doesn’t know who Hayes is
(He told us he was actually born on St. Patrick’s Day.)
That moment when Chris Hayes gets confused for Chris Christie
(After asking us if we were lost, this man said he was in a rush and would not provide his name.)
Josh Grobin lookalike runs into oncoming traffic to get away from us
“Ohhh ohhh” — he says, running away from us.
Bruno Mars twin has to be told who Chris Hayes is
“Chris Hayes ummm gotcha. Vacation. Ummm I think he’s probably going to there’re probably leaner [sic] with him because they’re worried about Brian Williams.” — Patrick.
Man eating popcorn is perplexed
Woman with orange hair doesn’t know who he is
“Chris Hayes? I don’t know who he is.” — She won’t give her name.
No
And no
And still, no
“Who? I don’t know who that is.” — A guy in blue shirt who won’t give name.
And…again, no
Not even the dog knows who Chris Hayes is
The guy in the middle: “I watch a lot of TV so it’s possible.”
Woman adamantly avoids cable news
“I don’t know who that is. I try to avoid cable news as much as possible.” — Simone.