By MEG KINNARD and CURTIS YEE If you’re trying to get up to speed on Vice President Kamala Harris’ swift emergence as Democrats’ possible nominee this fall, you really need to know your memes. From “brat summer” to “coconut tree,” it’s been a timeline full of Harris-related memes for many people since President Joe Biden […]


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-07-22 17:11:14">July 22, 2024 at 5:11 p.m.</time>

By MEG KINNARD and CURTIS YEE If you’re trying to get up to speed on Vice President Kamala Harris’ swift emergence as Democrats’ possible nominee this fall, you really need to kno…{ai:summary}<p>Kamala Harris is riding a viral wave of memes, from “brat summer” to “coconut tree,” as she positions herself as a contender for the Democratic nomination this fall. It’s a digital game where perception matters more than policy.  </p><p>In a political landscape steeped in visual narratives, knowing the memes is half the battle. #politics</p>

Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed

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