Bill Clinton was criticized with such fervor that his most vocal critics were labeled the "Clinton crazies.". But its hidden G-rated camouflage has sparked others to use the saying more than the original expletive-laced chant at the NASCAR crowd. They claimed "Let's Go Brandon" was emblematic of how they . So making fun of the president, especially if you didn't vote for them, isn't a new phenomenon in American politics. The phrase "Let's Go Brandon" has been chanted at football games, printed on T-shirts and repeated by U.S. politicians but what exactly does it mean? 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Either way, the phrase "Let's go, Brandon!" After firings and claims of bias, staffers say they fear more damage on his way out. [15], Linguist John McWhorter analyzed the linguistic attributes of the chant in The Atlantic, likening the use of "Brandon" to a hlonipha a substitution of a forbidden word. By Anthony Zurcher. 2023 BBC. Jump to page: If the president gives commentary on a political issue, you have to sue the government not the president. Bill Clinton was criticized with such fervor that his most vocal critics were labeled the Clinton crazies.. Brandon got his fourth COVID shot. Republican politicians wear masks with the phrase. It's a recurring meme on right-wing social media websites. F CNN. Let's go, Sylvia! ", "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. UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER #2: Republican member of Congress wearing a mask that says Let's Go, Brandon. Lawmakers, musicians, politicians Sens. This past week, Bidens motorcade was driving past a "Lets Go Brandon" banner as the president passed through Plainfield, New Jersey. Some conservatives view Ms Stavast's attribution of the Biden chant as yet another example of the media covering up for and protecting Biden by downplaying what they view as the depth of the president's unpopularity. In the weeks after the race, the motorsport series' president said the league didn't want to be associated with politics, and that it would sue anyone who created NASCAR merchandise with the slogan on it. NASCAR and NBC have since taken steps to limit "ambient crowd noise" during interviews, but it was too late the phrase already had taken off. [37] Williams attempted to appeal the verdict to the Colorado Supreme Court, but the court refused to hear his appeal. said the league didn't want to be associated with politics. But it became increasingly clear they were saying: "F- Joe Biden.". Rupert Murdoch struck an alliance with President Trump early on, and Fox News has bolstered his presidency. [59], In mid-2022, the phrase was repurposed as "Dark Brandon", a comically menacing version of Biden used in memes by supporters of his presidency. "[25], Republican politicians have used the phrase publicly. The reporter claimed that they were shouting Lets go, Brandon, to celebrate Browns win. "Let's go Brandon!" is a rallying cry for the right. He cited the Afghanistan withdrawal, the southern border situation and rancorous school board debates as situations in which Biden critics feel that "how American institutions are telling the American public what they clearly see and understand to be true, is in fact not true. 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. 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The phrase has been used in right-wing circles for nearly a year now - and has even been used by high-profile. 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. ", Veteran Republican ad maker Jim Innocenzi told the Associated Press he had no qualms about the coded crudity, calling it "hilarious.". Ms Stavast and NBC Sports have not commented on her inaccurate portrayal of the chant. Under oath in a $1.6 billion defamation case, Murdoch says he wishes Fox News had been "stronger in denouncing" false claims of election fraud. "Let's Go Brandon" is a political slogan and Internet meme used as a substitute for the phrase "Fuck Joe Biden" in reference to Joe Biden, the 46th and current president of the United States. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. STALL: Yeah. It's become a euphemistic insult to the president and has spread widely on social media. [40][41][42] Alexander's song reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of November 6, 2021. His family. "But its done with a little bit of a class. STALL: On the left, it's usually used for the, like, call-your-manager-type conservative suburbanite as well. 2023 FOX Television Stations, from SAT 3:00 AM EST until SAT 11:00 AM EST, Coastal Ocean County, Eastern Monmouth County, Middlesex County, Ocean County, Western Monmouth County, from SAT 2:00 AM EST until SAT 9:00 AM EST, Southern Nassau County, Southern Queens County, from SAT 2:00 AM EST until SAT 1:00 PM EST, Northeast Suffolk County, Southeast Suffolk County, Southwest Suffolk County, from SAT 6:00 AM EST until SAT 12:00 PM EST, Bronx County, Northern Nassau County, Northern Queens County, Northwest Suffolk County, Southern Westchester County, Study: NFL players who experience concussions may exhibit cognitive failure later in life. As a reminder, this sub is for discussion, memes, and news about leaving the Left, or reasons to do so. Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service. But as far as the use, it's politically very different. 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. So as long as the president is giving commentary on a political issue, he is completely immune to defamation lawsuits. The phrase was spotted on T-shirts as well as a banner pulled by a plane at Donald Trump's rally at . "[32], 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. Parody children'sbooks were written making fun of him. Just like "Lock Her Up" in 2016, "Let's Go Brandon" has taken root in an age of politics where memes often matter more than policies. [47][48], In early November, the right-wing[49] crypto coin LGBcoin (LGB) began trading,[50] and on December 30, 2021, LGBcoin announced that it would be sponsoring Brandon Brown's Brandonbilt Motorsports for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. 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. Two words showed something was wrong with the system, When Daniel picked up a dropped box on a busy road, he had no idea it would lead to the 'best present ever', issued apologies for photo shoots holding a prop of his bloody, severed head, Plans to redevelop 'eyesore' on prime riverside land fall apart as billionaires exit, Rare sighting of bird 'like Beyonce, Prince and Elvis all turning up at once', 'What else is down there?' And . 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. An autistic eight years old boy named Brandon Brundidge had seen signs with the "Let's Go, Brandon" phrase on a spring break trip to Houston in March. [38], Soon after the chant went viral, an anti-Biden rap song called "Let's Go Brandon" was recorded by Loza Alexander. Bill Clinton was criticised so frequently, his most vocal critics were labelled the "Clinton crazies." This past week, Bidens motorcade was driving past a "Lets Go Brandon" banner as the president passed through Plainfield, New Jersey. 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). Southwest said in a statement 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. "We never fail to be horrified by some new outrage. And you can put it on a mask, say it out loud or put it on a yard sign and not have your neighbours come knocking to complain or get tossed out of your local cafe for swearing. The origin of this phenomenon is sad but also predictable,. [46], On January 25, 2022, Kid Rock released a single, "We the People", in which he attacks the media, Dr. Anthony Fauci, masks, COVID-19 restrictions, and Big Tech, and which features the chant "Let's go Brandon" in the chorus. We won't be around the bush, it actually means "F*** Joe Biden". Please follow our rules. Thewin that led to the interview that sparked the meme was his first career victory. But it became increasingly clear they were saying: "F--- Joe Biden.". Anti-vax activists refer to pro-vax suburbanite women as Karen. A first responder carries a sign reading "Our Body Our Choice Let's Go Brandon" before a press conference about vaccine mandates and first responders at the U.S. Capitol on Monday. The ad, which kicks off a six-figure ad campaign. The phrase "Let's go Brandon," which is understood to be code for swearing at President Biden, was uttered over the intercom by a Southwest pilot during a flight on Friday, a reporter for. Audible gasps from some passengers were heard. What does 'Let's Go Brandon', the latest phrase sweeping US politics, actually mean? "The most successful memes often consolidate various grievances of a particular community into one picture that speaks a thousand words. In quite possibly the biggest blow to President Trump yet, Twitter permanently suspended his account on Friday. Leading Republicans share photos of it on construction sites. Good manners is not something they have ever suffered from, and the crowd cheered. Brandeis University made headlines recently after a group of students developed a list of words and phrases that some consider to be oppressive language. The donations go towards the Save America PAC, essentially Trump's fundraising arm while he's not officially running for office. As for Facebook, leaked company documents have recently revealed how the platform increasingly ignored hate speech and misinformation and allowed it to proliferate. One message to supporters reads, "#FJB or LETS GO BRANDON? In short, it's an insult directed at Democratic President Joe Biden - and a way for conservatives to thumb their noses at what they see as liberal bias in the mainstream media. ", Overwhelmingly, yes. "Let's go, Brandon" is becoming a rallying cry for the Republican base, filling as a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden. Either way, President Trump wants YOU to have our ICONIC new shirt.". 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. Oliver Povey Olabolob #LetsGoBrandon. However, "Brandon Falls" is not an official landmark named by the state of Delaware. And maybe it shouldn't be, if you believe in free speech. Stavast suggested that the crowd was saying, Lets go, Brandon! However, it later became apparent that the crowd was shouting, F--- Joe Biden.. 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. 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. Now Brandon. Instead, they showed a slogan that's become popular with critics of President Biden. South Carolina Republican Jeff Duncan wore a "Lets Go Brandon" face mask at the Capitol last week. Here's what 'Let's Go, Brandon' actually means and how it made its way to Congress. Think of it a bit like a secret handshake for American conservatives, but it's notthat secret. "[64][65] An August piece in Rolling Stone called it "cringe," patronizing, and short-lived. The phrase caught on as a euphemistic insult to the president, and it quickly began popping up everywhere. It also often appears as a caption underneath photos of . But another way that it spread really quickly was the phrase, the meme was boosted by all kinds of alternative right-wing media, by right-wing figures, including the son of the former U.S. president, Donald Trump, on places like Fox News, on Breitbart. . These times, people wakin' up to e'ything. 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. But who knows how long its shelf life will be, NBC News senior Washington correspondent Hallie Jackson also reported on TODAY. Some gun dealers are even using the phrase to market weapon parts. Arizona Republican Senate candidate Jim Lamon invoked the anti-Biden phrase "Let's go, Brandon" in a campaign ad released on Monday. The issue was, the reporter interviewing Brown said they crowd was cheering for Brandon's win, but really they were chanting "F*** Joe Biden.". Politics And Social Issues. I mean, I think a close analogue would be when Trump tweeted covfefe (ph), or however you pronounce it. ", Veteran GOP ad maker Jim Innocenzi had no qualms about the coded crudity, calling it "hilarious. SIMON: Well, you know, covfefe - and I don't know SIMON: If there is a correct pronunciation since it's not a word. Sane people aren't offended by it. Cruz posed with a Lets Go Brandon sign at the World Series. Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz mentioned it on a conservative podcast, calling it "one of the funniest things I've ever seen". Pro-Biden tweets Below, meanwhile, you'll find a sampling of some recent tweets showing the new . Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Biden meets Boris: Shared interests but bumps remain, How critical race theory is dividing the US, The Democrats' 'tectonic' shift on Israel, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life for double murder, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired without cause, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Biden had skin cancer lesion removed - White House. And that's used across the political spectrum. [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. Let's go, Brandon!". The phrase "Let's Go Brandon" has been chanted at football games, printed on T-shirts and repeated by U.S. politicians but what exactly does it mean? The clip took off online, and the "Let's Go Brandon" meme was born. Bash the Politicians! Tennessee becomes first state to ban drag shows on public property, Amazon delays construction on second phase of HQ2 in Arlington, Cocktails lead beer as the nation's most money making alcoholic beverage. Initial use of the phrase in an interview with Brandon Brown. You cannot legally sue the government for defamation. Discuss Social and Political issues that are affecting you. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. "Let's go America," Brown concluded the op/ed. The reporter suggested they were chanting "Lets go, Brandon" to cheer the driver. "But it's done with a little bit of a class. "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. Last week, R ep ublica n U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, of Florida, gave a speech on the House. "Let's go Brandon" has become a right-wing chant that means, "F**k Joe Biden," though Schmeck later told a local Oregon newspaper he made the remark in a "joking manner." The 35-year-old. And that's a whole bowl of wrong. Lets Go Brandon is a euphemistic phrase used by critics of US President Joe Biden to mean Fuck Joe Biden.. Brown, or the "real Brandon," drives for a short-staffed, underfunded NASCAR team owned by his father. ", "F--- Trump" graffiti still marks many an overpass in Washington, D.C. George W. Bush had a shoe thrown in his face. Read about our approach to external linking. President Barack Obama was in office as social. His Save America PAC now sells a $45 T-shirt featuring "Lets go Brandon" above an American flag. Photographer: A. Americas presidents have endured meanness for centuries; Grover Cleveland faced chants of "Ma, Ma Wheres my Pa?" The phrase was spotted on T-shirts as well as a banner pulled by a plane at Donald Trump's rally at . Thank you. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [53] In response, investor James Koutoulas threatened a lawsuit against NASCAR, and called for a boycott until the decision was reversed. Let's . 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. it may have seemed cryptic and weird to many who were listening. And there are sensitivities around airing the F-word. The phrase has been used in right-wing circles for nearly a year now and has even been used by high-profile Republican figures. It is also tangible proof that for all Biden's campaign-trail and inaugural-address talk of unity and political reconciliation, conservative animosity toward the Democratic chief executive has become firmly entrenched. Thank you so much for being with us. SIMON: Yeah. [2][3] The phrase quickly spread to popular culture, with rap songs using the phrase placing high on record charts. Brown himself later told The New York Times, "I have zero desire to be involved in politics.". "[33][34], At the 2022 White House Correspondents' Dinner, Biden acknowledged the phrase by joking, "Republicans seem to support one fella, some guy named Brandon. These are shibboleths, but barely hand gestures and certain flags and ways of signaling that are . Former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on October 09, 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa. The Trump campaign joined the masses, too, now selling T-shirts for "Let's Go Brandon. He's the founder of MilitiaWatch. The perceived media filter has also been a key component for the popularity of the Brandon meme. Gov. [11] Later in 2021, a rapidly increasing number of national Republican politicians explicitly supported or referred to the phrase. "Let's go, Brandon" is a code that Republicans use to insult Joe Biden. 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! Critics of President Joe Biden have come up with a cryptic new phrase to insult the Democratic president. How internet . DeSantis, others in the crowd respond with chants of 'Let's go Brandon' and We love Casey as deputies remove the man. Driver named Brandon Brown won the race, and fans were chanting in the crowd. It was a live broadcast. While in office, Trump was subjected to as many mean nicknames as he dished out. STALL: It's unclear exactly, like, without being inside of her head, if this was a genuine mishearing or if she was just trying to do damage control. "Let's go us. The phrase Lets Go Brandon originated during a live broadcast at the Sparks 300 NASCAR race on October 2, 2021. [13] A country rap song of the same name was recorded by Forgiato Blow. 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. The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. That's not true with Let's Go, Brandon, right? Retailers such as Culper Precision and My Southern Tactical are selling AR-15 magazines printed with the words Lets Go Brandon., It's been embraced by Republican politicians, NBC News national security and intelligence correspondent Ken Dilanian said on TODAY. It's actually a coded way for Republicans. He ended his speech by saying Americans want Democrats "to help put America back where you found it and leave it the hell alone. UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER #1: Well, it seems the Let's Go, Brandon momentum isn't dying down soon. It's actually a coded way for Republicans and opponents of Joe Biden to voice their displeasure with the President. The phrase began making the rounds in October 2021 following a NASCAR race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. Even former US President Donald Trump is selling Lets Go Brandon T-shirts and caps from his Save America store. Sean Gardner/Getty Images. The phrase has been used in right-wing circles for nearly a year now - and has even been used by high-profile. Instead of "Let's Go, Brandon!" the crowd was chanting, "F--- Joe Biden." A reading of the two chants may not do it justice, but there are videos galore, some of which appear at the end . STALL: And that word was printed all over different liberal brands. After the broadcast, the phrase Lets Go Brandon and the hashtag #LetsGoBrandon quickly became popular with opponents of Joe Biden, including some Republican members of Congress, who began to use the phrase when criticizing the president. "Let's go, Brandon" has become a new chant on the right. [55] In April 2022, a class-action lawsuit was filed in Florida by plaintiff Eric De Ford against the LGBcoin cryptocurrency company and its promoters Brandon Brown, NASCAR, and political commentator Candace Owens. I mean, Karen, I think, is more of a, like, demographic stab. The phrase Let's Go, Brandon was boosted all over the country. And that really worries law enforcement officials.. [1] The slogan has become well known through use by Republican politicians and critics of Biden. We the people. "Memes, like political slogans, reinforce community, and neatly outline the boundaries of the in group and out group," says Amarnath Amarasingam, an associate professor of political studies at Queen's University in Ontario, Canada. McWhorter described the Let's Go Brandon phenomenon as "simply fascinating", and a "wild, woolly kink in the intersection of language, politics, wit, and creativity. [63] An Agence France-Presse journalist wrote that the variant rebranded "him from ineffectual grandfather figure to a kind of political terminator. 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. Grover Cleveland faced chants of Ma, Ma, Wheres My Pa? in the 1880s, one of the earliest examples. It's a tongue-in-cheek reference to a postrace NASCAR interview on NBC Sports. The Let's go, Brandon meaning goes back to an October NASCAR race. Instead, the phrase is being used in conservative circles in . It's harmless political speech. Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images. Williams sued, with former Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler acting as his attorney. [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. Go Brandon, but we all know what the sayin' mean. What does Let's Go Brandon mean? Driver Brandon Brown was being interviewed by NBC Sports reporter Kelli Stavast as the crowd behind him chanted something difficult to make out. The phrase has burst into the political parlor in the last few months as it is used to criticize the Joe Biden presidency. 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. There's a difference between calls for violence and this sort of wink that the Let's Go, Brandon meme is. Unless you are living in a cave, you know what it means, he said. The phrase has been printed on hats, T-shirts, and other merchandise. South Carolina Republican Jeff Duncan wore a "Lets Go Brandon" face mask at the Capitol last month. 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. Brandon Brown, a 28-year-old driver, had won his first Xfinity Series and was being interviewed by an NBC Sports reporter. It's a direct insult to Biden. Google reverted the landmark shortly after that. 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. Here's the clip. [2] Texas Governor Greg Abbott used the phrase in an October 22 tweet. Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson were the subject of poems that leaned into racist tropes and allegations of bigamy. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The phrase originatedat an Oct. 2 NASCAR race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. [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. Here's how these three words have quickly become an anti-Biden meme among conservatives. OK, so it's different than that. BILL POSEY: And they're not going to sit back and take it much longer. The phrase originated from a live broadcast at a NASCAR race, when the reporter conducting the post-race interview with winning driver Brandon Brown incorrectly noted that the crowd was chanting Lets Go Brandon when the phrase being chanted was actually Fuck Joe Biden. (Read more about the origin of the phrase in the next section.).