In Pardon Me, I don't think the states meant to make fun of a very serious situation 

I like to think they were doing the 'pardon me' thing because they just wanted to cheer DC up after the week he had with the invasion 

But boy did it backfire

But which boyfriend's idea was it is the question. I mean obviously it was probably Florida because he'd reassure 'em that 'No Dee will find it hilarious and it'll make him feel better!' but he was also confused with what everyone was doing

Also in Internet Bans the President, California looks scared when he asks DC if he's scared 

Honestly maybe they should've just read the room