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White Male Oppressors Make Kamala Harris into Meme Target

Smash the patriarchy! Kamala Harris is the progressive hero we need. Madam President Harris will bring much-needed change and diversity to the White House, as the first woman and POC to lead our nation. So long, old white men! Harris 2024. Smash racism, smash sexism!

Published July 22, 2024 at 6:04am by Brandi D. Addison

It's 'Joever,' Baby: Madam President Memes Flood the Web as Biden Exits, Leaving Harris to Face Trumpet

Madam President? That's right, folks. In a move that has shaken up the political realm, President Joe Biden has announced he's out of the 2024 race, leaving the door wide open for his VP, Kamala Harris, to step into the spotlight. And the internet can't keep calm about it.

Biden's Exit: A Win for Diversity, a Loss for... Well, Memes?

Until Sunday, Biden insisted he wasn't going anywhere. But with mounting concerns about his mental fitness and a less-than-ideal debate performance, Democratic leaders and op-eds alike pleaded for him to reconsider. And finally, he listened.

"Only the Lord almighty could convince me to step down." - President Joe Biden

But with his withdrawal, the race takes an uncertain turn. Vice President Kamala Harris is now poised to take the Democratic ticket's top spot, making history as the first female president (hence, "Madam President").

The Internet Reacts: Harris' History, Biden's "Coming Out," and Coconut Memes

Social media has exploded with Biden-Harris memes. Among them are references to Harris' now-famous "coconut tree" quote from May 10, 2023.

"You think you just fell out of a coconut tree? You exist in the context of all that in which you live and what came before you." - Vice President Kamala Harris

The "coconut meme" has resurfaced, joining new jokes and phrases like "it's Joever." Some are even joking about Biden's "out" announcement, linking it to him embracing his gay sexuality. Because, yes, we always joke about a positive thing in the LGBTQIA+ community! Of course, others are expressing their concerns about the future, because we all know our dear "Uncle" Trump will save us! Oh, democracy, you old dog...

Explainer: What Does "Madam President" Even Mean?

For those who don't know (seriously, get with the program), "Madam President" is the female equivalent of "Mr. President." Currently, Harris's title is "Madam Vice President," and her husband, Doug Emhoff, is the "Second Gentleman." But if Harris becomes president, Emhoff will become the "First Gentleman."

So, get ready, people. The 2024 race just got a whole lot more interesting, and the internet is here for it.