Minnesota's new Senate duo prompts 'Tina and Amy' meme on social media

Twitter is thrilled by Minnesota's soon-to-be U.S. senator.

Why? Three words: Tina and Amy.

With Lt. Gov. Tina Smith set to take over for the resigning Al Franken, Minnesota will be represented by a pair with names matching another long-running power couple: "Saturday Night Live" alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

Political reporter Kevin Robillard was apparently the first to take notice, and his meme is spreading fast.

A former New York Times reporter jumps onboard.

Richmond, Va., chimes in.

But not everyone loves the idea.

What's next? Maybe a sitcom about two smart-but-wacky gals who turn the Senate upside down, starring ... Tina and Amy.

Sometimes fiction has to play catch-up to reality.

John Reinan • 612-673-7402