Gov. Tony Evers shows with his tweet he's well aware of the social chatter around his veto

Gov. Tony Evers showed he was well aware of the social chatter around his use of the partial veto Wednesday, when he extended annual increases for public schools for the next four centuries thanks to a creative use of his veto pen.

The social reaction was plentiful, both supportive and critical, from writers to "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings.

Evers himself showed he wasn't above a little trolling to accompany the maneuver. He tweeted a picture of him sipping from a mug, quote-tweeting the Journal Sentinel's story on his veto.

The visual is a nod to the various "drinking tea" GIFs that exist on the internet, essentially expressions of subtle amusement in the face of interesting news.

Perhaps the most famous is Kermit the Frog drinking tea, initially accompanied with the line, "but that's none of my business," though it's evolved to convey faux indifference while quietly celebrating.

The veto power Evers utilized has been a spotlighted issue in Wisconsin politics for decades.

Veto explainer: How do vetoes work in Wisconsin?

What do Evers' vetoes do?: Wisconsin's governor issued 51 partial vetoes to the state budget

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers sips tea in a tweet over response to veto