"We never fail to be horrified by some new outrage.". But the slogan persisted. Let's Go Brandon is a euphemistic phrase used by critics of US President Joe Biden to mean "Fuck Joe Biden." On social media, the phrase is commonly used as the hashtag #LetsGoBrandon. Either way, President Trump wants YOU to have our ICONIC new shirt.". [4][5] Later that month, the phenomenon spread to other universities, including Wyoming. "I understand there is a vulgar meaning to 'Let's go, Brandon,' but I'm not that simple-minded, no . While in office, Trump was subjected to as many mean nicknames as he dished out. has become a popular refrain among US conservatives. No one is really cheering on a guy named Brandon. It's not hate speech. Chants of "Fuck Joe Biden" began during sporting events in early September 2021. #LetsGoBrandon. [28] Senator Ted Cruz posed with a "Let's Go Brandon" sign that was hung in Houston at the 2021 World Series. 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STALL: No. WhenPresident Biden visited a construction site in suburban Chicago a few weeks ago to promote his vaccinate-or-test mandate, protesters deployed both the "Brandon" version and the non-coded version of the chant. "Let's go America," Brown concluded the op/ed. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Brandon is the embodiment of the new American dream, where everything's free, but everyone is still angry. I stand with Southwest Airlines employees that took a stand against mandates. In short, "Let's Go Brandon" is a way of saying "F*** Joe Biden." The meme was born after Brown had finished first at a NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama earlier this month. The phrase has burst into the political parlor in the last few months as it is used to criticize the Joe Biden presidency. The crowd behind him was chanting something at first difficult to make out. In early September 2021, chants of "Fuck Joe Biden" were reported to have broken out in several college football games in the Southern United States. The biggest difference, though, between the sentiments hurled at the Grover Clevelands of yore and modern politicians is the amplification they get on social media. And if you object and are taking it too seriously, go away.". (Al Drago/Bloomb. But now its more than that to die-hard Trump supporters, said Stanley Renshon, a political scientist and psychoanalyst at the City University of New York. Some of the lyrics include: "That's what they get for treatin' us like we in Squid Games. He was quick to jump on the 'Let's Go Brandon' craze, and has blasted his supporters with text messages hoping to fundraise off the moment. He wrote that the anti-Biden euphemism has a similar tone to the word SNAFU, which stands for "Situation Normal All Fucked Up", or to the word "cuckservatives" (a portmanteau of "cuckold" and "conservatives") which is used by some nationalists or paleoconservatives to describe neoconservatives perceived as being in fact liberals. He's the founder of MilitiaWatch. When Republican Rep. Bill Posey of Florida ended an Oct. 21 House floor speech with a fist pump and the phrase "Lets go, Brandon!" They want you to help put America back where you found it and leave it the hell alone. But its done with a little bit of a class. #LetsGoBrandon, Chad Prather (@WatchChad) October 11, 2021, Biden has a 38% approval rating, and 7 out of 10 polled do not want him to run in 2024. [49], After the president fell off his bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware in June 2022, a Google Maps user listed the spot as a historical landmark on Google maps named Brandon Falls. Lindsay Lowe has been a regular contributor to TODAY.com since 2016, covering pop culture, style, home and other lifestyle topics. The phrase began making the rounds in October 2021 following a NASCAR race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. The origin of this phenomenon is sad but also predictable,. The phrase began making the. One message to supporters reads, "#FJB or LETS GO BRANDON? Sen. Mitch McConnells press secretary retweeted a photo of the phrase on a construction sign in Virginia. [44] The music video for Gray's song, which included the line "Biden said the jab stop the spread, it was lies" (in reference to COVID-19 vaccination efforts by Biden) was taken down by YouTube for containing "medical misinformation". The attempts for further-right groups to hijack the conversation right now have been mostly unsuccessful, with the exception being militia groups, which were already doing this kind of stuff anyway. A day later, Gov. [63] An Agence France-Presse journalist wrote that the variant rebranded "him from ineffectual grandfather figure to a kind of political terminator. That's not true with Let's Go, Brandon, right? "Let's go, Brandon!" has become a popular refrain among US conservatives. [66], The slogan posted on a sign at a saloon in Jarbidge, Nevada, An automobile with the slogan written on the rear glass, parked in The Villages, Florida. Why is that? As the creator and distributor of conservative memes through his now-banned Twitter account for years, Donald Trump has a keen eye for what will catch on with his supporters. Read about our approach to external linking. And Southwest said in a statement after its pilot used the phrase that the airline takes pride in providing a welcoming, comfortable, and respectful environment and that behavior from any individual that is divisive or offensive is not condoned.. And a group chanted "Let's go, Brandon" outside a Virginia park on Monday when Biden made an appearance on behalf of the Democratic candidate for governor, Terry McAuliffe. The clip took off online, and the "Let's Go Brandon" meme was born. "Let's Go Brandon" has become conservative code, a kind of not-so-secret handshake, for another three-word phrase: "F--- Joe Biden." Why it was in Beaverson's obituary is not known. He drives for a short-staffed, underfunded team owned by his father. Last week, Bidens motorcade drove past a Lets Go Brandon banner as the president passed through Plainfield, New Jersey. Arizona Republican Senate candidate Jim Lamon invoked the anti-Biden phrase "Let's go, Brandon" in a campaign ad released on Monday. It's not a search term that they were going to limit. Driver Brandon Brown was being interviewed by NBC Sports reporter Kelli Stavast as the crowd behind him chanted something difficult to make out. ", Trump hasnt missed the moment. His Save America PAC now sells a $45 T-shirt featuring "Lets go Brandon" above an American flag. But its hidden G-rated camouflage has sparked others to use the saying more than the original expletive-laced chant. Cruz posed with a Lets Go Brandon sign at the World Series. Fact check:False claim that 'Let's go Brandon' chant was classified as hate speech, Fact check:Image of cargo ships spelling out 'Let's go Brandon' originated as satire, It's a direct insult to Biden. Boeing employee bought lottery ticket because it was at $747M, a nod to the aircraft. Then Ken. It just maybe won't have the same level of staying power. It's an in-joke, a wink and a nod for elected politicians and supporters to share andsay "hey, I'm a part of the team". Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold denied Williams' request under the reasoning that "Let's go Brandon" is a slogan and not a nickname. Politics Here's what 'Let's Go, Brandon' actually means and how it made its way to Congress. United States, Copyright 2023, Georgia Public Broadcasting. How did it become the catchphrase that it is? Thanks for joining r/WalkAway! On a Southwest flight from Houston to Albuquerque, the pilot signed off his greeting over the public address system with the phrase, to audible gasps from some passengers. However, "Brandon Falls" is not an official landmark named by the state of Delaware. Bill Clinton was criticized with such fervor that his most vocal critics were labeled the "Clinton crazies.". He's having a good year, I'm kind of happy for him. CNN explains "Let's go Brandon " Makes January 6th comparison. DeSantis trolls President Biden, will sign bills limiting vaccine mandates in Brandon, FL", "Lauren Boebert's 'Let's Go Brandon' Dress Screams Prom Villain", "Psaki Asked About Let's Go Brandon: I Don't Think Biden "Spends Much Time Focused On It Or Thinking About It", "Joe Biden Says He Agrees After Christmas Caller Tells Him 'Let's Go Brandon, "On Santa tracking call, Biden is told 'Let's go Brandon' and says he agrees", "Joe Biden Rips Fox News Hypocrisy, Mocks Low Polls, Praises Trevor Noah & Shows WHCD He Gets "Let's Go, Brandon! The either flustered or confused journalist then said that you could hear the crowd chanting, "Let's Go Brandon!". "Let's Go Brandon" is an imaginative troll, specific to the age of the internet but it's unlikely to have the staying power of the immortal presidential nickname "OK," which over the. Comedians issued apologies for photo shoots holding a prop of his bloody, severed head. NASCAR later sought to distance itself from the phrase. it may have seemed cryptic and weird to many who were listening. President Biden couldn't escape the chant on a visit to Michigan the . While it is often used with the intention of being at least somewhat humorous due to its euphemistic nature, it is nevertheless usually intended to convey the explicit meaning of the phrase it represents. So how did it - how did this take flight? The commander-in-chief was ambushed during a feel-good holiday event with children when an Oregon parent participating remotely interjected "Let's go Brandon," a phrase that is code for an . But what does Lets go, Brandon mean and why did the heckler shout it? The issue was, the reporter interviewing Brown said they crowd was cheering for Brandon's win, but really they were chanting "F*** Joe Biden.". Greg Abbott of Texas tweeted the phrase. In quite possibly the biggest blow to President Trump yet, Twitter permanently suspended his account on Friday. The phrase took off among Republican circles and, since then, critics of Biden have used the phrase to insult him at public events. NASCAR's president said it does not want to be associated with the "Let's Go, Brandon," slogan which is code for a vulgar insult aimed at President Joe Biden. How internet . : I suppose the feeling that they really pulled one over is the point! "Let's Go Brandon," seen here on a sign at a college football game, is used as shorthand to insult President Biden. Lets Go Brandon is a euphemistic phrase used by critics of US President Joe Biden to mean Fuck Joe Biden.. "[64][65] An August piece in Rolling Stone called it "cringe," patronizing, and short-lived. It's a recurring meme on right-wing social media websites. "Let's Go Brandon" flags dot Daytona International Speedway. ", Trump hasn't missed the moment. STALL: Well, there's a few different ways that I've sort of tried to theoretically explore the Let's Go, Brandon meme becoming as large as it is today. [1] The slogan has become well known through use by Republican politicians and critics of Biden. After firings and claims of bias, staffers say they fear more damage on his way out. The phrase has also been used by multiple politicians, including Texas Gov. But it became increasingly clear they were saying: "F- Joe Biden.". I yield back. Some gun dealers are even using the phrase to market weapon parts. The reporter suggested they were chanting "Let's go, Brandon" to cheer the driver. Its all the rage among Republicans wanting to prove their conservative credentials, a not-so-secret handshake that signals theyre in sync with the partys base. Grover Cleveland faced chants of Ma, Ma, Wheres My Pa? in the 1880s, one of the earliest examples. STALL: And that word was printed all over different liberal brands. On October 21, Republican congressman Bill Posey concluded remarks on the House floor with "Let's go, Brandon". I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. The perceived media filter has also been a key component for the popularity of the Brandon meme. Brandon got his fourth COVID shot. More recently, Southwest Airlines opened an internal investigation when a pilot used it over the loudspeaker. Ron DeSantis refers to the Biden Administration as the Brandon Administration. As the crowd chants 'Let's go, Brandon,' the governor explains his version of the origins of the phrase. The term "Let's Go Brandon" first originated from a NASCAR race in October that happened in Alabama. ", "Unless you are living in a cave, you know what it means," he said. 2023 FOX Television Stations, until SAT 7:00 PM EST, Pinellas County, Coastal Hillsborough County, Coastal Manatee County, Coastal Sarasota County, signed off his greeting over the public address system with the phrase, Steven Lorenzo sentenced to death for murders of Jason Galehouse and Michael Waccholtz in 2003, Cheerleader competes alone at state champs after squad quits: It felt amazing, Watch: Fishermen spot sharks in huge feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast, St. Pete motorcyclist killed after colliding with SUV, struck by semi-truck on Skyway Bridge, One month ago, Harriet the eagle disappeared from her famous Florida nest, 3 Daughters head brewer killed in Skyway Bridge accident, company says, Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' Actor, Dies at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, 8-year-old girl who performed solo wins big in cheer competition after team didn't show up, From Coconut Road to Moose Tracks, here's the scoop on how Publix creates its ice cream, North Port brush fire: Roads reopen after fire forces closures on I-75; schools evacuate as precaution. Either way, the phrase "Let's go, Brandon!" A portion of the U.S. was already angry well before the Brandon moment, believing the 2020 presidential election was rigged despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary, which has stood the test of recounts and court cases. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz posed with a "Lets Go Brandon" sign at the World Series. And this is no different.". It is found on billboards, coffee mugs, T-shirts, face masks, Halloween costumes, and even used as a sign-off to political speeches. First Karen. Jeff Duncan, a Republican congressman from South Carolina, also shared a photo wearing a mask with the viral phrase. Americans are accustomed to their leaders being publicly jeered, and former President Donald Trumps often-coarse language seemed to expand the boundaries of what counts as normal political speech. 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He ended his speech by saying Americans want Democrats "to help put America back where you found it and leave it the hell alone. They claimed "Let's Go Brandon" was emblematic of how they . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. One of them is that the phrase is a very shareable and adaptable phrase that can be sort of said publicly in the way that cursing out the president cannot. Graffiti still marks many an overpass in Washington, D.C. George W. Bush had a shoe thrown in his face. But yeah. Jim Lamon, a Republican candidate for Senate in Arizona, has a new television advertisement that employs the slogan "Let's go, Brandon." His campaign says it is spending $1 million to air. [12], According to The Independent, on October 19, "The anti-Biden war cry 'Let's Go Brandon' is no longer a conservative media phenomenon, it's infiltrating mainstream popular culture and is now number one and two on iTunes, knocking Adele's new single into third place. All, all, all, we the people, we the people. ", A supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump displays a "Let's Go Brandon" hat before a campaign event for Terry McAuliffe, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Virginia, in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. Well, the "Brandon" being referenced is actually NASCAR driver Brandon Brown, but the phrase isn't intended to be a sign of support for the wheelman. "Lets Go Brandon" began making the rounds in October 2021 following a race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. Two protesters dropped the euphemism entirely, holding up hand-drawn signs with the profanity. There's a difference between calls for violence and this sort of wink that the Let's Go, Brandon meme is. When the president visited a construction site in suburban Chicago a few weeks ago to promote his vaccinate-or-test mandate, protesters deployed both three-word phrases. Let's go Brandon. The biggest difference, though, between the sentiments hurled at the Grover Clevelands of yore and modern politicians is the amplification they get on social media. But search engines and moderators would be capable of catching it. Without knowing the political. SIMON: But well, let me - I mean, you've been talking about conservatives. Brown, or the "real Brandon," drives for a short-staffed, underfunded NASCAR team owned by his father. I mean, I think a close analogue would be when Trump tweeted covfefe (ph), or however you pronounce it. We've got a clip with NBC reporter Kelli Stavast, but we can't play it, right? Now Brandon. The phrase "Let's go Brandon" is referring to a viral video of the NASCAR Racer. The phrase is commonly featured on anti-Biden merchandise, like bumper stickers and T-shirts. But the real thing that I see happening with the meme right now is that multiple political campaigns are, like, selling it on merch, that there's a lot of money to be made for people who are seizing the moment and selling. quickly spread among conservative groups and continues to be used in place of the direct expletive toward President Biden, even among members of Congress. McConnells press secretary retweeted a photo of the phrase on a construction sign in Virginia. His Save America PAC now sells a $45 T-shirt featuring "Lets go Brandon" above an American flag. These times, people wakin' up to e'ything. A Southwest Airlines pilot is also facing an internal investigation for allegedly saying, Lets go, Brandon, over the intercom during a flight from Houston to Albuquerque last week. Here's what 'Let's Go, Brandon' actually means and how it made its way to Congress. South Carolina Republican Jeff Duncan wore a "Lets Go Brandon" face mask at the Capitol last week. [13] A country rap song of the same name was recorded by Forgiato Blow. In a New York Times story entitled "Brandon just wants to drive his racecar," Brown said he was a Republican voter but had zero desire to . Brandon Brown, a 28-year-old driver, had won his first Xfinity Series and was being interviewed by an NBC Sports reporter. If you aren't already familiar with the topic, "Let's go Brandon" has become the favored chant of conservatives across the country a purportedly non-vulgar way of saying "F--k Joe Biden." In . So making fun of the president, especially if you didn't vote for them, isn't a new phenomenon in American politics. "Before the expansion of social media a few years ago, there wasnt an easily accessible public forum to shout your nastiest and darkest public opinions," said Matthew Delmont, a history professor at Dartmouth College. What does 'Let's Go Brandon', the latest phrase sweeping US politics, actually mean? the font used in Joe Biden's 2020 campaign logo. Georgia Public Radio GPTV, Voice of America's 5 Months Under Trump CEO: Lawsuits, Bias Claims, And A Sex Scandal, With Trump's Loss, Murdoch's Fox News Faces Wrath And Tough Choices, Rupert Murdoch says Fox stars 'endorsed' lies about 2020. The phrase also became popular on anti-Biden merchandise. They have no shame. The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. [2][14], Conservative commentators Ben Shapiro and Tomi Lahren spread the phrase via Twitter. But its hidden G-rated camouflage has sparked others to use the saying more than the original expletive-laced chant. Posey's Oct. 21 speech on the house floor was most notable because he was criticizing Biden while using it. [40][41][42] Alexander's song reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of November 6, 2021. [13] It debuted at number 28 on the US Hot 100. ", "The 'Dark Brandon' Meme Has Died From a Terminal Case of Cringe", Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Let%27s_Go_Brandon&oldid=1140422469, Television controversies in the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 00:59. Gov. Matthew Delmont, a history professor at Dartmouth College, said that the big difference between the abuse then and now was the expansion of social media. You can find it on T-shirts. "We have a sense of the dignity of the office of president that has consistently been violated to our horror over the course of American history," said Cal Jillson, a politics expert and professor in the political science department at Southern Methodist University. After the race, while reporter Kelli Stavast was interieving the winning driver, Brandon Brown, the crowd in the background could be heard loudly chanting Fuck Joe Biden. Stavast acknowledged the chanting and then incorrectly noted it as being a chant of Lets Go Brandon (likely because she couldnt hear the chant clearly and/or wanted to redirect attention back to Brown).

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