Rhode Island answers the DNC's roll call with a platter of calamari

Former Vice President Joe Biden got the Democratic party's nomination — and a plate of squid to celebrate.

During the Democratic National Convention's second night, America's states and territories each got a turn to cast their delegate votes for their presidential nominee. Each state tried to add its own flair to their few seconds in the spotlight, but Rhode Island took the cake — er, calamari — with an incredibly self-unaware presentation of its official state appetizer.

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Kathryn Krawczyk

Kathryn is a graduate of Syracuse University, with degrees in magazine journalism and information technology, along with hours to earn another degree after working at SU's independent paper The Daily Orange. She's currently recovering from a horse addiction while living in New York City, and likes to share her extremely dry sense of humor on Twitter.