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
changeThe 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
changeIn 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- ↑ 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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