'Her lashes are bigger than Trump's hands!' Megyn Kelly mocked by debate viewers for her 'comically large' fake eyelashes

  • The 45-year-old joined Bret Baier and Chris Wallace to moderate the Republican debate held in Detroit, Michigan, on Thursday night
  • Critics flocked to Twitter during the debate to slam the Fox News star's long eyelashes and make jokes about her appearance
  • Megyn received similar online backlash for her eyelashes during the January 28 debate held in Des Moines, Iowa 
  • Some question that the continuous uproar over her make-up is a symptom of the same sexism that she has often tried to stand against
  • During the debate, Megyn was reunited with Donald Trump for the first time since he boycotted the January debate because she was moderating
  • The two remained relatively cordial despite their ongoing feud 

The latest Republican primary debate was filled with name calling and double entendres, but it was Megyn Kelly's eyelashes that once again dominated the Twittersphere.  

The 45-year-old Fox News host moderated Thursday night's debate in Detroit, Michigan, alongside her colleagues Bret Baier and Chris Wallace, and while the candidates' heated words and shouting message provided plenty of news fodder, many commenters were compelled to take their own jabs at Megyn's 'fake' eyelashes. 

'Megyn Kelly's fake eyelashes are bigger than Donald Trump's hands. #GOPdebate,' Ryan Gowland tweeted, referring to Marco Rubio's suggestion that his opponent's 'small hands' could indicate that another part of his body could also be undersized.

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Sparking backlash: Megyn Kelly's thick, black eyelashes took the internet by storm yet again after Thursday night's Republican presidential primary debate

Sparking backlash: Megyn Kelly's thick, black eyelashes took the internet by storm yet again after Thursday night's Republican presidential primary debate

Too much? Critics called her eyelashes 'comically large' and 'fake' in a series of relentless tweets 

Too much? Critics called her eyelashes 'comically large' and 'fake' in a series of relentless tweets 

Added detail: Megyn's eyelashes were accentuated even more thanks to the dark eyeliner on her top lids

Added detail: Megyn's eyelashes were accentuated even more thanks to the dark eyeliner on her top lids

Fair comparison? Ryan Gowland referenced Marco Rubio's suggestion that Donald Trump's 'small hands' could indicate that another part of his body could also be undersized when he bashed Megyn's eyelashes 

Fair comparison? Ryan Gowland referenced Marco Rubio's suggestion that Donald Trump's 'small hands' could indicate that another part of his body could also be undersized when he bashed Megyn's eyelashes 

Getting political: Mark Dice said the Fox News host's eyelashes were as 'fake' as Marco's campaign promises

Getting political: Mark Dice said the Fox News host's eyelashes were as 'fake' as Marco's campaign promises

However, when it comes to the candidate's promises, Mark Dice felt it was appropriate to compare them to Megyn's eyelashes.

'#MegynKelly's eyelashes are as fake as #MarcoRubio's claims he won't give illegal aliens citizenship and voting rights. #GOPDebate, [sic]' he wrote. 

Others Twitter users had fun sharing photos of everything from oversized spiders to Dick Van Dyke holding a chimney sweep brush while describing the journalists thick, black lashes.  

'Dick Van Dyke waiting to apply Megyn Kelly's eyelashes,' Nell Scovell captioned a photo of the actor covered in soot and holding the brush, before tweeting an image of a giant tarantula terrorizing a city. 

'One of Megyn Kelly's eyelashes got away!' she wrote. 

Quite an exaggeration: Ryan Adams joked that Megyn's lashes were so long that they came through his TV screen and cleaned his computer keyboard 

Quite an exaggeration: Ryan Adams joked that Megyn's lashes were so long that they came through his TV screen and cleaned his computer keyboard 

Creative burn: Nell Scovell shared this photo of Dick Van Dyke holding a chimney sweep brush while joking that he was about to apply Megan's eyelashes 

Creative burn: Nell Scovell shared this photo of Dick Van Dyke holding a chimney sweep brush while joking that he was about to apply Megan's eyelashes 

Can't stop: She also shared a photo of a giant tarantula, writing: 'One of Megyn Kelly's eyelashes got away' 

Can't stop: She also shared a photo of a giant tarantula, writing: 'One of Megyn Kelly's eyelashes got away' 

Meanwhile, Ryan Adam's joked: 'I like #MegynKelly because she came through the TV screen and cleaned my keyboard with her luxurious eyelashes.'  

And Twitter user Armstrong and Getty even brought up the fresh water crisis in Flint, Michigan, when bashing Megyn's eyelashes, suggesting that they could be used to filter the lead-laced water. 

'Flint, MI should use Megyn Kelly's comically large eyelashes to filter their water. Might save lives [sic],' reads the tweet. 

Megyn, who looked stunning in a simple white suit and small hoop earrings, played up her complexion with a rosy make-up palette, but some viewers couldn't look past her dark lashes. 

However, the Fox News star is no stranger to internet fodder about her looks - particularly her eyelashes, which also took the internet by storm during the January 28 debate that was held in Des Moines, Iowa. 

Pink palette: Megyn wore her blonde hair casually combed back and flattering lipstick, but it was her eyelashes that got all the attention on the internet
Pink palette: Megyn wore her blonde hair casually combed back and flattering lipstick, but it was her eyelashes that got all the attention on the internet

Pink palette: Megyn wore her blonde hair casually combed back and flattering lipstick, but it was her eyelashes that got all the attention on the internet 

Fox News team: Megyn joined fellow journalists Chris Wallace (left) tand Bret Baier (right) to moderate the Republican debate

Fox News team: Megyn joined fellow journalists Chris Wallace (left) tand Bret Baier (right) to moderate the Republican debate

Too far? This Twitter user even brought up the fresh water crisis in Flint, Michigan, when poking fun at Megyn's eyelashes, suggesting that they could be used to filter the lead-laced water

Too far? This Twitter user even brought up the fresh water crisis in Flint, Michigan, when poking fun at Megyn's eyelashes, suggesting that they could be used to filter the lead-laced water

Larger than life: The Twitter user known as Fresh Brew joked about watching Megyn's eyelashes eating a leaf 

Larger than life: The Twitter user known as Fresh Brew joked about watching Megyn's eyelashes eating a leaf 

They have gotten so much attention that this time around a Twitter user named Fresh Brew noted that 'those things need their own Twitter account'.   

Along with the relentless jokes and jabs inspired by the host's lashes, the ongoing criticism has also sparked a fierce debate on social media about whether she deserved such a bitter backlash - or whether the uproar over her make-up was a symptom of the same sexism that she has often tried to stand against. 

But even those who support Megyn found themselves commenting on her appearance and offering her suggestions for avoiding anymore ire over her eyelashes. 

'I hate that I’m commenting on #MegynKelly‘s looks but those #eyelashes. Is she not gorgeous enough? Next to those two schlubs? #gopdebate,' Christie Randolph wrote. 

Meanwhile, Kay Merkel Boruff tweeted to Megyn that it was a 'great debate', she also offered her some advice.   

Just a thought: This person joked that Megyn's eyelashes dererve their own Twitter account at this point

Just a thought: This person joked that Megyn's eyelashes dererve their own Twitter account at this point

Bit takeaway: Aaron task said his wife immediately started talking about Megyn's lashes when she came from watching the debate with friends 

Bit takeaway: Aaron task said his wife immediately started talking about Megyn's lashes when she came from watching the debate with friends 

Just a thought: This Twitter user deduced that the Fox New host's eyelids were tired from holding up her heavy eyelashes

Just a thought: This Twitter user deduced that the Fox New host's eyelids were tired from holding up her heavy eyelashes

Substitute? Megyn, who can be seen getting a touch-up on set, has been working with make-up artist Maureen Walsh on The Kelly File for a number of years, but it is unclear if she traveled to Detroit with her

Substitute? Megyn, who can be seen getting a touch-up on set, has been working with make-up artist Maureen Walsh on The Kelly File for a number of years, but it is unclear if she traveled to Detroit with her

Captivating: Megyn's eyelashes were on display when she was looking down at her phone during a break 

Captivating: Megyn's eyelashes were on display when she was looking down at her phone during a break 

'Ask camera not to shoot you from above. Not flattering angle for eyelashes [sic],' she added. 

Megyn's longtime make-up artist Maureen Walsh has been working with The Kelly File host for a number of years, and is often the mastermind behind her on-screen beauty looks, however, is unclear if she had traveled to Detroit to do the star's make-up this time around.   

And although Megyn's eyelashes continue to cause a commotion on Twitter, this isn't the first time she has been criticized for her eye make-up.

Shortly after the now-infamous debate during which she first went up against The Donald over his seemingly-sexist treatment of women, Megyn faced similar social media criticism about her choice of over-the-top cosmetics.

'I skipped Rep. debate, watching lip synch now,' Twitter user Airbag Moments posted on the social media site. 'Why weren't Megyn Kelly's baleen-like fake eyelashes the main #trend?'

Couldn't resist: Christie Randolph admitted she felt guilty about commenting on the journalist's appearance - but she did it anyway 

Couldn't resist: Christie Randolph admitted she felt guilty about commenting on the journalist's appearance - but she did it anyway 

Sharing advice: This fan of Megyn's suggested that she should ask the camera crew to avoid shooting her from above because it's not a 'flattering angle' for her eyelashes 

Sharing advice: This fan of Megyn's suggested that she should ask the camera crew to avoid shooting her from above because it's not a 'flattering angle' for her eyelashes 

Ongoing treatment: Megyn also received flask for her 'ridiculous' eyelashes during the January 28 debate held in Des Moines, Iowa
Ongoing treatment: Megyn also received flask for her 'ridiculous' eyelashes during the January 28 debate held in Des Moines, Iowa

Ongoing treatment: Megyn also received flask for her 'ridiculous' eyelashes during the January 28 debate held in Des Moines, Iowa

New nemesis: Megyn and The Donald remained relatively cordial despite their ongoing feud. The candidate can be responding to Marco's claims that he has 'small hands' 

New nemesis: Megyn and The Donald remained relatively cordial despite their ongoing feud. The candidate can be responding to Marco's claims that he has 'small hands' 

Cheap shot? Donald took to Twitter in January to criticize Megyn for accusing him of objectifying women, despite taking part in a very raunchy photoshoot for GQ Magazine Read

Cheap shot? Donald took to Twitter in January to criticize Megyn for accusing him of objectifying women, despite taking part in a very raunchy photoshoot for GQ Magazine Read

Earlier in his campaign, Donald took to Twitter to add more fuel to his fiery feud with the Fox News star by tweeting images from a raunchy photoshoot she took part in for GQ Magazine, while labeling her a 'bimbo'. 

Sharing two racy images from the shoot, in which Megyn can be seen posing provocatively in a skin-tight, low-cut black mini dress and sky-high heels, Donald added the caption: 'Criticizes Trump for objectifying women... Poses like this in GQ Magazine.'

'And this is the bimbo that's asking presidential questions?' he tweeted.

Donald, who refused to attend the January Fox News debate because of his ongoing feud with Megyn, choosing instead to host his own fundraiser, didn't stop there.

The GOP candidate took the opportunity to further criticize Megyn again in an interview with Fox News host Bill O'Reilly, arguing that she was biased against him.

Trademark look? Megyn also sported long, black eyelashes at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday 

Trademark look? Megyn also sported long, black eyelashes at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday 

Beautiful couple: Megyn looked stunning a black gown as she posed with her husband Douglas Brunt at the event 

Beautiful couple: Megyn looked stunning a black gown as she posed with her husband Douglas Brunt at the event 

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Donald has sent out numerous tweets criticizing her since last August, when the reporter tried to pin him down on allegations of misogyny during the first Republican presidential debate.

He bristled at the allegations during the debate, but really let fly online, shortly thereafter suggesting that Megyn was so hard on him because she was menstruating - a comment he later insisted had been misinterpreted.

However, despite their infamous feud the two managed to remain cordial - even when she forced Donald to answer questions about policy. 

After refraining from asking him a question for the first 30 minutes of the debate, she brought up his immigration polices, prompting Donald to greet her by saying: 'Nice to be with you Megyn. You’re looking well.'

The Fox New host went on to force Donald to answer questions about his constantly changing political stances and lawsuits against his university, but this time around the candidate saved his insults for his opponents, calling Marco 'Little Marco' and Ted Cruz 'Lying Ted' throughout the debate.

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