Kamala Harris is making waves on TikTok thanks to a funny and random soundbite from a speech she gave in May 2023. During the speech, she said something about not “falling out of a coconut tree” and then laughed. People found the clip amusing and started remixing it with popular songs, including Kesha’s “Blow.” This remix caught Kesha’s attention, and she even used it in her own TikTok videos.
Charli XCX also joined in, posting about how Harris is like her album “brat.” This led Harris’ campaign to jump on the bandwagon, changing their social media to match the style of Charli’s album cover and adding some references to the viral meme.
While the meme has been great for getting Harris noticed, there’s a worry that if it’s overused, it might get annoying or seem out of place. The whole situation shows how social media can really shape how we view politicians and celebrities today, mixing fun internet trends with serious political campaigns.
