‘Kamala is brat’: The viral pop meme driving the Harris election campaign
5 months ago

‘Kamala is brat’: The viral pop meme driving the Harris election campaign

Al Jazeera  

An endorsement from Charli XCX might bring Harris love from young voters, but some of the singer’s fans are upset. The campaign rebrand mimics the cover art for English singer Charli XCX’s recent album called brat. The rebrand came soon after Charli herself endorsed Vice President Harris in a three-word X post that rattled cyberspace on Monday and that Harris’s campaign quickly appropriated: “kamala IS brat.” What is brat? this is the official rapid response page of vice president Harris’ presidential campaign.” The post is captioned, “And when we put this to bed the internet will go crazy,” a reference to a song on the album titled Girl, so confusing, which went viral after Charli released a version with Lorde. why did I stay up till 3am making a von dutch brat coconut tree edit featuring kamala harris and why can’t I stop watching it on repeat pic.twitter.com/hqcmerD1Pb — ryan July 3, 2024 However, others were upset, expressing disappointment over Charli’s endorsement, citing Harris’s backing of Israel’s war on Gaza among reasons for their discontent.

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Harris nods to the coconut tree meme that started it all
1 week, 1 day ago

Harris nods to the coconut tree meme that started it all

NPR  

Harris nods to the coconut tree meme that started it all toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP There was a time in Vice President Harris' campaign when it seemed like she had the youth vote all sewn up — a moment when it seemed like everyone was talking about coconut trees. But not enough young voters embraced her campaign The Harris campaign …

Charli XCX ‘happy to help’ after Kamala Harris tweet influences presidential push
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Charli XCX ‘happy to help’ after Kamala Harris tweet influences presidential push

LA Times  

“Brat” Charli XCX, right, clarifies “my music is not political” after Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign channeled the singer’s viral album. Charli XCX’s influence on Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is undeniable — even if the British singer says it was unintentional. The “Vroom Vroom” and “Guess” pop star shared her two cents about how her viral “Brat” …

'Classless as a pig': Trump spokesman slammed for 'cringe' jab at Harris coconut meme
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Classless as a pig': Trump spokesman slammed for 'cringe' jab at Harris coconut meme

Raw Story  

A vulgar jab at Vice President Kamala Harris spurred a stern slap back against one of Donald Trump's most outspoken spokesmen Monday. The uproar began when Trump campaign representative Steven Cheung shared New York Magazine's "Welcome to Kamalot" cover that features a smiling Harris sitting atop a coconut. The New York Magazine cover promises an article that dissects "the thrill …

From Charli XCX’s ‘Brat Summer’ to ‘Coconut Tree’: US Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is trying to resonate with Gen Z voters
4 months, 4 weeks ago

From Charli XCX’s ‘Brat Summer’ to ‘Coconut Tree’: US Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is trying to resonate with Gen Z voters

The Hindu  

Vice President Kamala Harris has already taken a surprising turn in her presidential campaign, capturing the hearts and minds of younger voters in a way few could have anticipated. Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not seek re-election and his endorsement of Harris for the Democratic nomination, a wave of endorsements, including one from pop star Charli XCX, …

The Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained as best we can
5 months ago

The Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained as best we can

NPR  

The Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained as best we can toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images For more on Biden's decision and the now open 2024 race, head to the NPR Network's live updates page. In the weeks before President Biden announced he would not be seeking reelection, some Democrats online rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris to become the …

Coconuts, ‘brat summer’ and that laugh: The memeing of Kamala Harris
5 months ago

Coconuts, ‘brat summer’ and that laugh: The memeing of Kamala Harris

LA Times  

It’s out with Dark Brandon and in with coconuts and “brat summer.” Scratching your head about what it all means? Adding to the viral vortex, pop star Charli XCX, referencing her hit summer album “Brat,” posted on X Sunday: “kamala IS brat.” @simonacruzer Its a u fell out of a coconut tree kamalanimom or whatever ♬ original sound - Simona …

Understanding Kamala Harris' "brat" appeal
5 months ago

Understanding Kamala Harris' "brat" appeal

Salon  

This summer, even our politics has been touched by Charli XCX's new album "Brat." After President Joe Biden bowed out as the Democratic presidential nominee and endorsed Harris, she's now having a viral moment when Charli subsequently tweeted, "Kamala IS brat." According to Charli, being a brat is a hedonistic way of living in a person's womanhood and that includes …

Kamala Harris Brat: Charli XCX memes have become political.
5 months ago

Kamala Harris Brat: Charli XCX memes have become political.

Slate  

This is Totally Normal Quote of the Day, a feature highlighting a statement from the news that exemplifies just how extremely normal everything has become. “Kamala IS brat” —Charli XCX on X, signaling her support for Kamala Harris’ presidential run amid a flood of Harris-focused brat summer–themed internet memes I think we can all agree that it’s been a wild …

Kamala Harris' supporters launch ‘Operation Coconut Tree’ amid her historic US presidency bid; What is it?
5 months ago

Kamala Harris' supporters launch ‘Operation Coconut Tree’ amid her historic US presidency bid; What is it?

Hindustan Times  

As Kamala Harris has mounted her presidential campaign following Joe Biden's exit from the White House race, her memes and viral clips have flooded the Internet. US VP Kamala Harris: Republicans tried to use the “coconut tree” quote to poke fun at Harris even before it became an advertising slogan for her presidential campaign. Republicans tried to use the “coconut …

Kamala Harris embraces 'Brat' theme and ‘Femininomenon’ internet sensation, here's what they're all about
5 months ago

Kamala Harris embraces 'Brat' theme and ‘Femininomenon’ internet sensation, here's what they're all about

Hindustan Times  

‘Kamala really hired chronically online Gen Z interns omg she knows her market trump beware,’ commented an X User after Kamala Harris' campaign embraced Charli XCX brat summer theme for her X account. Pop culture inspired ‘brat’ aesthetic—characterized by its slime-green colour, self-awareness, and clubbing culture—has taken over Kamala's campaign soon after pop sensation Charli XCX called her a ‘Brat’. …

Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed
5 months ago

Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed

Hindustan Times  

If you're trying to get up to speed on Vice President Kamala Harris' swift emergence as Democrats' possible nominee this fall, you really need to know your memes. The post has accumulated over 35 million impressions on the app, and Harris’ campaign quickly set its X banner photo to the striking Shrek-green color of Charli’s “brat” album cover. Viral mashups …

‘Kamala IS brat’: Charli XCX endorses Harris and the VP is thrilled
5 months ago

‘Kamala IS brat’: Charli XCX endorses Harris and the VP is thrilled

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kamala Harris has welcomed an …

Coconut trees, 'brat summer' and Kamala Harris: Memes and the election
5 months ago

Coconut trees, 'brat summer' and Kamala Harris: Memes and the election

Associated Press  

If you’re trying to get up to speed on Vice President Kamala Harris’ swift emergence as Democrats’ possible nominee this fall, you really need to know your memes. From “brat summer” to “coconut tree,” it’s been a timeline full of Harris-related memes for many people since President Joe Biden exited the 2024 presidential race on Sunday and endorsed his No. …

Dark Brandon Never Had the Meme Capital Kamala Harris Does Right Now
54 years, 11 months ago

Dark Brandon Never Had the Meme Capital Kamala Harris Does Right Now

Slate  

After President Joe Biden soiled his own chances of getting reelected by appearing utterly incoherent and mumbly and decrepit at his much-hyped debate with his eternal rival, former President Donald Trump, panic set in. Biden’s all-too-cool internet persona, Dark Brandon—a laser-eyed golem tossed onto the internet by a cadre of politicos desperate to keep the president politically relevant on the …

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