Let's Go Brandon
"Let's Go Brandon" is a political slogan and Internet meme used as a substitute for "Fuck Joe Biden". The phrase is used by critics and to make fun of Joe Biden, the 46th and current president of the United States.
Background
[change | change source]The phrase began when people chanting "Fuck Joe Biden" began during sporting events in early September 2021.[1][2] On October 2, 2021, during a televised interview with the Sparks 300 race winner Brandon Brown and NBC Sports reporter Kelli Stavast incorrectly described the chant in the background as "Let's Go Brandon".[3][4]
The slogan has become well known through use by Republican politicians and critics of Biden.[5]
While President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were taking phone calls for NORAD's Santa tracker hotline on December 24, 2021, a caller ended his chat by saying, "Merry Christmas and let's go Brandon," to which President Biden smiled and responded, "Let's go Brandon, I agree."[6][7]
Dark Brandon
[change | change source]In mid-2022, a another meaning of the phrase, "Dark Brandon", became a meme by supporters of Biden.[8][9] "Dark Brandon" initially was a meme created by online progressives to mock supporters of "Dark MAGA".[10]
Biden's 2024 re-election campaign has also used the meme, using a picture of "Dark Brandon" on their website's error message page.[11] President Biden even mentioned "Dark Brandon" during the 2023 White House Correspondents Dinner.[12]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Lock, Samantha (27 September 2021). "'F*** Joe Biden' Chant Breaks Out at Ryder Cup as U.S. Beat Europe". Newsweek. Archived from the original on November 2, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ↑ Ricker, Don (4 October 2021). "NBC NASCAR Reporter Kelli Stavast's Response To Anti-Joe Biden Chant Is Hilarious". HuffPost. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ↑ Suliman, Adela (October 31, 2021). "Southwest Airlines to investigate pilot's purported anti-Biden chant". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ↑ Gonzalez, Oscar. "'Let's go Brandon': The misquote that became a Joe Biden insult". CNET. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ↑ Breslin, Maureen (October 28, 2021). "Trump campaign sells 'Let's Go Brandon' T-shirts". The Hill. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ↑ "Joe Biden Says He Agrees After Christmas Caller Tells Him 'Let's Go Brandon'". Newsweek. December 24, 2021. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ↑ Nzanga, Merdie (2021-12-25). "On Santa tracking call, Biden is told 'Let's go Brandon' – and says he agrees". Reuters. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
- ↑ Monaghan, Bridget (2022-08-04). "'Dark Brandon' is the one meme that Biden supporters can finally embrace". indy100. Archived from the original on August 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ↑ Winkie, Luke (2022-08-03). "The "Dark Brandon" Meme That Liberals Suddenly Love". Slate Magazine. Archived from the original on August 5, 2022. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ↑ Klein, Charlotte (August 8, 2022). "The "Dark Brandon Joe Biden Meme has Made its Way to the White House". Vanity Fair. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
- ↑ Romo, Vanessa (25 April 2023). "'Dark Brandon' meme makes an appearance on Biden's new campaign website". NPR. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ↑ "President Biden Brings Dark Brandon to Life in Zinger-Filled WHCA Speech". Extra. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
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