Separately, T-shirts are popping up in storefronts with the slogan and the NASCAR logo. The "Let's go Brandon" chant dates to an Oct. 2 trackside interview, conducted by an NBC Sports reporter with NASCAR driver Brandon Brown after he won a race. 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. 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Then Ken. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The phrase has also been used by multiple politicians, including Texas Gov. As for Facebook, leaked company documents have recently revealed how the platform increasingly ignored hate speech and misinformation and allowed it to proliferate. "The most successful memes often consolidate various grievances of a particular community into one picture that speaks a thousand words. Sane people aren't offended by it. The phrase has been used in right-wing circles for nearly a year now - and has even been used by high-profile. Fans chanted it at college football games last weekend in Texas and Mississippi. "[25], Republican politicians have used the phrase publicly. SIMON: Independent researcher Hampton Stall has looked into what's become this catchphrase. And a group chanted "Lets go, Brandon" outside a Virginia park when Biden made an appearance on behalf of the Democratic candidate for governor, Terry McAuliffe. In conjunction with Posey and Abbott, South Carolina Republican Jeff Duncan wore a Lets Go Brandon face mask at the Capitol last week. "[35], In April 2022, Colorado state representative Dave Williams ran for the House of Representatives and attempted to be listed on the ballot under the name "Dave 'Lets Go Brandon' Williams". More recently, Southwest Airlines opened an internal investigation when a pilot used it over the loudspeaker. First Karen. A heckler repeatedly shouted Lets go, Brandon at US President Joe Biden during his primetime address, as he spoke about democracy and the threat of political violence. let's go brandon! He later said: They are entitled to be outrageous, this is a democracy. And while that win his first career victory was huge for him, the team has long struggled for sponsorship and existing partners have not been marketing the driver since the slogan. South Carolina Republican Jeff Duncan wore a "Lets Go Brandon" face mask at the Capitol last week. Pro-Biden tweets Below, meanwhile, you'll find a sampling of some recent tweets showing the new . There was no TikTok. Last week, Bidens motorcade drove past a Lets Go Brandon banner as the president passed through Plainfield, New Jersey. And . STALL: No. "I understand there is a vulgar meaning to 'Let's go, Brandon,' but I'm not that simple-minded, no . What does Let's Go Brandon mean? SIMON: And the NBC reporter just thought that what they heard was, let's go, Brandon? The phrase originatedat an Oct. 2 NASCAR race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. 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.. [57][58], The phrase has been used on bumper stickers supporting Brandon Presley, a Democratic candidate for Governor of Mississippi in 2023. But yeah. Stall, thanks so much for being with us. On Friday night, a Southwest Airlines pilot allegedly said "Let's go Brandon" over the plane intercom, causing a stir on board and prompting an investigation by the airline. FLORIDA MAN FACES FINES FOR MASSIVE 'LET'S GO BRANDON' SIGN, Veteran GOP ad maker Jim Innocenzi had no qualms about the coded crudity, calling it "hilarious. And he joins us from Atlanta. The reporter claimed that they were shouting Lets go, Brandon, to celebrate Browns win. [1] In private, he was ambivalent about the phrase because it overshadowed his Talladega win and threatened to scare off corporate sponsors leery of controversy. [60][61] "Dark Brandon" also referenced "Dark MAGA", a conspiracy theory started by U.S. Representative Madison Cawthorn surrounding a potential return of former President Trump to power. Some of the lyrics include: "That's what they get for treatin' us like we in Squid Games. Las Vegas rapper Loza Alexander penned a song called "Let's go Brandon" in late October of last year, which went viral on TikTok before taking the No. it may have seemed cryptic and weird to many who were listening. On October 2, 2021, during a televised interview with the Sparks 300 race winner Brandon Brown at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama, NBC Sports reporter Kelli Stavast incorrectly described the chant in the background as "Let's Go Brandon", which sparked the meme. Atlanta, GA 30318 Here's what 'Let's Go, Brandon' actually means and how it made its way to Congress. The line has become conservative code for something far more vulgar: "F--- Joe Biden." "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. Either way, the phrase "Let's go, Brandon!" It inspired him to try swimming and biking without training wheels. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. "All memes are basically designed to quickly make you feel like you are on the inside of a large body of ideas and community, without having to do any of the work.". "Unless you are living in a cave, you know what it means," he said. [43], Another song with the same title was released by Bryson Gray, a conservative Christian rapper, reaching number one on iTunes. A day later, Gov. "To all the other Brandons out there, You're welcome!" in the 1880s over rumors hed fathered an illegitimate child. Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson were the subject of poems that leaned into racist tropes and allegations of bigamy. Jeff Duncan, a Republican congressman from South Carolina, also shared a photo wearing a mask with the viral phrase. Brandon is the embodiment of the new American dream, where everything's free, but everyone is still angry. [62] Several White House officials, members of the Biden team, as well as U.S. Think of it a bit like a secret handshake for American conservatives, but it's notthat secret. But its hidden G-rated camouflage has sparked others to use the saying more than the original expletive-laced chant at the NASCAR crowd. On October 21, Republican congressman Bill Posey concluded remarks on the House floor with "Let's go, Brandon". Gov. "Let's go, Brandon" is becoming a rallying cry for the Republican base, filling as a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden. Associated Press writers Aamer Madhani, Mary Clare Jalonick, Brian Slodysko and Will Weissert in Washington and Jenna Fryer in Charlotte, N.C., contributed to this report. Thewin that led to the interview that sparked the meme was his first career victory. Chants of "Fuck Joe Biden" began during sporting events in early September 2021. The law explicitly stating this: DeSantis, others in the crowd respond with chants of 'Let's go Brandon' and We love Casey as deputies remove the man. And there are sensitivities around airing the F-word. Even the racism and vitriol to which former President Barack Obama was subjected was tempered in part because Twitter was relatively new. Either way, President Trump wants YOU to have our ICONIC new shirt.". SIMON: I - do you really think conservatives use Karen to describe a white woman bigot? has become a popular refrain among US conservatives. 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. It's a direct insult to Biden. Bash the Politicians! [13] On October 27, iTunes had different "Let's Go Brandon" recordings at numbers one, two,[45] four and eight. 'Let's go, Brandon' secretly insults President Biden. 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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. What does 'Let's Go Brandon', the latest phrase sweeping US politics, actually mean? ", Veteran GOP ad maker Jim Innocenzi had no issues with the coded phrase. "But it's done with a little bit of a class. 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. Arizona Republican Senate candidate Jim Lamon invoked the anti-Biden phrase "Let's go, Brandon" in a campaign ad released on Monday. And while that win his first career victory was huge for him, the team has long struggled for sponsorship and existing partners have not been marketing the driver since the slogan. Sen. Mitch McConnells press secretary retweeted a photo of the phrase on a construction sign in Virginia. It's "Let's Go Brandon." But how did Republicans settle on the Brandon phrase as a G . But the phrase was already growing in right-wing circles, and now the seemingly upbeat sentiment -- actually a stand-in for swearing at Joe Biden -- is everywhere. America's presidents have endured meanness for centuries; Grover Cleveland faced chants of "Ma, Ma Wheres my Pa?" 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. Let's go Brandon. Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz mentioned it on a conservative podcast, calling it "one of the funniest things I've ever seen". [20] In October 2021, Brown's Brandonbilt Motorsports team was struggling to acquire sponsorship, as companies were hesitant to support him due to his indirect association with the chant and its political undertones. OK, so it's different than that. The issue was, the reporter interviewing Brown said they crowd was cheering for Brandon's win, but really they were chanting "F*** Joe Biden.". [56], In 2022, a then-nine-year-old autistic boy named Brandon Brundidge saw a sign with the phrase and, not knowing the political meaning, assumed that they were supporting him. We've got a clip with NBC reporter Kelli Stavast, but we can't play it, right? 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 . The donations go towards the Save America PAC, essentially Trump's fundraising arm while he's not officially running for office. 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. And maybe it shouldn't be, if you believe in free speech. And while that win his first career victory was huge, the team has long struggled for sponsorship and existing partners have not been marketing the driver since the slogan. [28] Senator Ted Cruz posed with a "Let's Go Brandon" sign that was hung in Houston at the 2021 World Series. Boxesto make the donation recurring every month, and to make an additional donation are already pre-checked). A Lets Go Brandon sign appeared at a Boston College vs. Syracuse college football game in early November. Unless you are living in a cave, you know what it means, he said. Thank you so much for being with us. There are some who say that part of the popularity of this whole Lets Go Brandon thing comes from people who like using a code to basically troll Democrats. ", "Unless you are living in a cave, you know what it means," he said. The Trump campaign joined the masses, too, now selling T-shirts for "Let's Go Brandon. In quite possibly the biggest blow to President Trump yet, Twitter permanently suspended his account on Friday. "Let's Go Brandon" flags dot Daytona International Speedway. Separately, T-shirts are popping up in storefronts with the slogan and the NASCAR logo. Fair warning for some coarse language, obviously. But it was clear they were saying, (Expletive) Joe Biden.". Nascar's Twitter account initially posted a video of the interview, but subsequently deleted it without explanation. [22], On November 5, 2021, NASCAR president Steve Phelps denounced any implied association with the slogan, saying that the organization does not want to be associated with politics on either the left or the right. Now Brandon. SIMON: OK. Four weeks from now, will we know what anybody says - anybody means when they say, Let's Go, Brandon? The crowd behind him was chanting something at first difficult to make out. That. "Let's go, Brandon" does mean something to the people who are chanting it: It means "Fuck Joe Biden," which resonates with anybody who strongly dislikes the president, and it also means . However, "Brandon Falls" is not an official landmark named by the state of Delaware. "Let's go us. His Save America PAC now sells a $45 T-shirt featuring "Lets go Brandon" above an American flag. While in office, Trump was subjected to as many mean nicknames as he dished out. Instead, they showed a slogan that's become popular with critics of President Biden. Weekly quiz: Which house are Harry and Meghan vacating? Critics of President Joe Biden have come up with a cryptic new phrase to insult the Democratic president. Addressing the heckler, Biden said: Throughout our history, Americas often made the greatest progress coming out of some of our darkest moments like youre hearing that bullhorn.. 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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.