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What does Let’s Go Brandon mean?
MEMES have become a viral trend where people poke fun at an idea, behavior, or style through the use of pictures.
NASCAR racer Brandon Brown is the latest meme victim thanks to an NBC interview following his NASCAR Xfinity Series win in October 2021.
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What does Let's go Brandon mean?
The phrase "Let's go Brandon" is referring to a viral video of the NASCAR Racer.
In the video, the crowd behind him is chanting "f*** Joe Biden" however, the NBC reporter is claiming the chant is "let's go Brandon," which has since been referred to as a form of damage control.
Across the country, multiple sporting events have had large crowds chanting "f*** Joe Biden" in protest of his presidency.
Following the viral video, people have been creating different memes with the phrase "Let's go Brandon," and posting them all over social media.
The catchphrase has also been turned into merch, with items such as hoodies and flags displaying the words "Let's go Brandon" or "F**k Joe Biden".
During a December 24, 2021, Christmas phone call with the President and First Lady, they were tricked by the caller into saying 'Let's Go Brandon' and the pair seemed unaware of viral meme's meaning.
On the call, Biden wished the father, Jared Schmeck, a wonderful Christmas, which the father responds "I hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas as well and Let's Go Brandon."
The president, unknowingly answers, "Let's Go Brandon, I agree."
But after the moment went viral, Schmeck said he “meant no disrespect” and is “not a Trumper” but a “free-thinker and follower of Jesus Christ”.
While he said it was a joke, Schmeck said it was also an expression of his frustration with the president's policies, including vaccine mandates, inflation and supply chain issues.
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What's the Let's Go Brandon rap song?
On October 15, 2021, Bryson Gray posted a video to Youtube featuring a song he created with Tyson James and Chandler Crump called Let's Go Brandon.
The song quickly went viral, and even earned Gray the number one spot on iTunes at one point.
Youtube has since taken down the video, citing "medical misinformation".
Gray took to Twitter following the video ban, saying: “YouTube has banned ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ song from YouTube due to ‘medical information’.
"What medical misinformation is in the song? Whoa."
The rapper claims social media is against conservatism, according to The Post.
Who is Brandon Brown?
Born September 14, 1993, Brown, 28, is known as a professional American stock car racing driver.
He is currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and drives the No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro for Brandonbilt Motorsports.
Brown joined the Xfinity Series as a part-time racer back in 2016 before switching to full-time during the 2019-20 season.
Prior to the Xfinity Series, Brown competed in the Camping World Truck Series from 2014-17.
Brown captured his first Xfinity Series win on October 2, 2021, at Talladega Superspeedway.
What did members of the Republican Party say about the Let's go Brandon phrase?
Since the video went viral, many prominent members of the Republican Party have poked fun at the phrase on Twitter.
Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., was present at the Talladegea race and posted a picture of himself holding up a "F*** Joe Biden" flag while in the stands.
"Great to see real America representing loud and proud @TALLADEGEA today," Trump Jr. said followed by "Let's go, Brandon!" with multiple laughing face emojis.
A video was also posted from a Fox News broadcast which shows a reporter asking why a man watches the station in which he finishes his answer by saying "let's go Brandon."
Senator Ted Cruz has also chimed in during an interview on The Benny Show.
"It is one of the funniest things I have ever seen," Cruz said when asked if he saw the video. "I didn't like amplifying the profanity but the clip is surreal like listening to the NBC reporter say 'look they're chanting let's go Brandon,' it captures everything about fake news all at once."
On February 13, 2022, Republican David McCormick of Pennsylvania released an ad featuring the Let's Go Brandon chant.
During the campaign ad scheduled for Super Bowl 56, some of the original audio can be heard as the clip rolls on.
Ahead of the big game, : "Whether it’s not being able to afford gas or groceries because of record-high inflation, rampant crime in our cities, a dramatic spike in the trafficking of fentanyl and human exploitation across open borders, or the disgraceful lack of accountability for the death of 13 young service members in Afghanistan – these problems were self-inflicted by Joe Biden and the extreme policies of the left,”
The politician added: "Pennsylvanians have had enough."
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What is Thank You Brandon?
As of November 5, 2021, Biden supporters are trying to replace Let's Go Brandon with Thank You Brandon.
Users took to social media to weigh in on the counter-phrase.
" for the new all-time Dow record and 80% Americans vaccinated!" one user wrote.
"What’s not to love? Jobs booming, Covid numbers going down, competency, no lies! Seriously…," another said.
"Lol we always ruin their moronic and childish slogans. " one purported.
What happened in Brandon, Florida?
Brandon, Florida is an actual town located near the Tampa and St.Petersburg metropolitan area.
While holding a news conference located in Brandon on November 18, sleuths believed Republican Governor Ron DeSantis chose the location as a means to troll Joe Biden.
In a video that's surfaced from the conference, many attendees in the crowd are heard chanting "Let's go, Brandon."
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When a crowdgoer asked DeSantis if the conference's location was meant to be a subtle dig at Joe Biden, he fielded the question.
"So I think that Brandon, Florida, is a great American city. I think the people here are fantastic," replied the Florida Governor.
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