Vice President Kamala Harris’s Meme Power May Signal Her Rise to the Presidency

In a surprising turn of events, Vice President Kamala Harris’s meme power, once a satirical gag, may be an indication of her ascension to the presidency. The entire length of this presidential administration can be analyzed through memes courtesy of the veep, starting with “We did it, Joe” and continuing with her singing “The Wheels of the Bus.” Her laugh is astonishing, and she reminds us that her mother would say, “‘I don’t know what’s wrong with you young people. You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?’ You exist in the context of all in which you live and what came before you.”

These memes have shaped the way the public, particularly those who spend a lot of time online, views Harris’s role in the administration. However, after President Joe Biden’s abysmal showing at the recent debate against Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump, the memes have taken a new turn. They’ve become more explicitly political, and people have begun taking her even more seriously. Perhaps the American public is more comfortable with a presidential candidate who seems like your silly aunt than one who looks, well, a bit too old for the role.

The Biden campaign is struggling to hold onto young voters, and the debate only made that desperation more clear. In a CNN poll from after the debate, VP Harris not only outperformed Biden but also outperformed all the other Democratic choices. People are calling for Biden to step down from running for reelection, and the best option to replace him? She did not just fall out of a coconut tree.

As the memes continue to spread, it’s clear that Harris’s meme power is no longer just a joke. She may be the best option to lead the country, and the American public is taking notice.