An image of the VP of U.S.A getting a bit too close with the new defence secretary's wife has sparked an unflattering wave of comments.
Mr Biden's hands lingered for roughly 20 seconds until he leaned in and whispered in her ear.
What he was confiding is anybody's guess but the image was captured by photographers and cameras and gave Twitter users a field day.
"Joe Biden channels everyone's creepy uncle,” wrote user @allipearso
"U.S.'s lovable-but-creepy Uncle Joe got way too touchy (and whispery!) with new #SecDef's wife," said another, @the_ken_leonard.
Mr Biden is no stranger to improvisation - or to gaffes.
He has built a brand on his tendency to speak his mind, endearing him to those who crave authenticity from political leaders but also providing fodder to his critics and to late-night comedians.
In 2006, then-Senator Biden told an Indian-American supporter that in Delaware, "you cannot go to a 7-Eleven or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent".
Amid the resulting row, Mr Biden's aides said he simply meant to highlight the vibrant Indian-American community in his home state.
And during Barack Obama's first inauguration he was overheard dropping the F-word close to a mic. Not to mention his perennial grin.
Mr Biden, who has run for president twice before, has said he is considering running again in 2016.
Vice President Joe Biden has unwillingly
set the social media on fire when he got up close and personal with the
wife of the new defence secretary during his swearing-in ceremony.
As Ash Carter began speaking at the White House, Mr Biden
beckoned Stephanie Carter from across the room, then put both hands on
her shoulders - just as her husband thanked the VP for presiding over
the ceremony.Mr Biden's hands lingered for roughly 20 seconds until he leaned in and whispered in her ear.
What he was confiding is anybody's guess but the image was captured by photographers and cameras and gave Twitter users a field day.
"Joe Biden channels everyone's creepy uncle,” wrote user @allipearso
"U.S.'s lovable-but-creepy Uncle Joe got way too touchy (and whispery!) with new #SecDef's wife," said another, @the_ken_leonard.
Mr Biden is no stranger to improvisation - or to gaffes.
He has built a brand on his tendency to speak his mind, endearing him to those who crave authenticity from political leaders but also providing fodder to his critics and to late-night comedians.
In 2006, then-Senator Biden told an Indian-American supporter that in Delaware, "you cannot go to a 7-Eleven or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent".
Amid the resulting row, Mr Biden's aides said he simply meant to highlight the vibrant Indian-American community in his home state.
And during Barack Obama's first inauguration he was overheard dropping the F-word close to a mic. Not to mention his perennial grin.
Mr Biden, who has run for president twice before, has said he is considering running again in 2016.
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