"Let's Go, Brandon" has become a rallying cry of the Republican base and acts as a stand-in to insult President Joe Biden.
Florida Republican Rep. Bill Posey ended his Oct. 21 House speech with a fist pump. He then cryptically exclaimed the phrase, which he claimed was upbeat. The governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, tweeted the phrase one day later. The phrase was tweeted by Greg Abbott, Texas. Southwest Airlines recently opened an internal investigation after a pilot heard the phrase over the loudspeaker.
This saying is quickly spreading, especially among conservatives who hate Joe Biden. The phrase has been used by politicians, musicians, politicians Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnell, and ex-President Donald Trump's campaign PAC.
What is its relationship to NASCAR?
This phrase was first used at the Talladega Superspeedway, Alabama on Oct. 2. Brandon Brown, a 28 year-old driver, was interviewing by an NBC Sports reporter after he had won his first Xfinity Series race. It was difficult at first to understand what the crowd behind him was singing. To cheer on the driver, the reporter thought they were singing Lets Go Brandon. It was evident that they were saying "Expletive Joe Biden".
Brown, also known as the "real Brandon", drives for a NASCAR team that is underfunded and short-staffed. Although that victory was a huge accomplishment, sponsorship has been a struggle for the team since its inception.
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What does Let's Go Brandon actually mean?
It is a direct insult against Biden. Its hidden G-rated camouflage, however, has inspired others to use it more than the original expletive-laced chant that was used at NASCAR fans. It is far less controversial than Joe Biden's (Expletive).
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Protesters used the phrase when the president visited a Chicago construction site last month to support his vaccinate or test mandate. As Biden's motorcade passed Plainfield, New Jersey, last week, a Lets Go Brandon banner was displayed.
The viral video of a Southwest flight between Houston and Albuquerque shows the pilot signing his greetings over the public audio system. Some passengers gasped audibly.
Who has ever used the Biden insult
The most striking thing about Posey's speech on Oct. 21 at the house floor was that he was using it to criticize Biden. His speech ended by stating that Americans want Democrats to "help put America back where it was found" and "leave it alone." Let's go Brandon!
South Carolina Republican Jeff Duncan donned a LetsGo Brandon mask last week at the Capitol in conjunction with Posey, Abbott and others. Ted Cruz, a Texas senator, posed with the Lets Go Brandon sign during the World Series. The photo was tweeted by Sen. Mitch McConnell's press secretary. It is a sign that depicts the phrase on a Virginia construction sign.
Trump's campaign also sold T-shirts to promote "Let’s Go Brandon" and joined the masses.
Republican member of congress ending his floor speech Thursday with lets go Brandon, the right wing euphemism for fuck joe biden pic.twitter.com/i9IvuuEfbu Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) October 22, 2021
Who is OK and who isn't OK with it?
Jim Innocenzi, a veteran GOP ad writer, had no problems with the coded phrase. He said that unless you live in a cave you will know what it means. It takes a bit of class. If you have any objections or take it too seriously, just go away.
Democratic leaders oppose it. Southwest stated in a statement that it takes pride in creating a friendly, comfortable, and respectful environment. It also said that any behavior that is offensive or divisive is not tolerated.
It even has a song!
Billboard reported last week, that Loza Alexander made it to the Hot 100 with her Oct. 30 debut single, "Let’s Go Brandon." This song is NSFW.
One of the lyrics is: "That's what they get because they treatin' us like in Squid Games. Green light, mandate like he's insane. People are now awake to the possibility of e'ything. Brandon, we all know what you mean.
This has happened to any presidents?
Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Grover Cleveland was one of the first to face chants of Ma Ma Wheres My Pa? in 1880s. Graffiti can still be seen on many Washington, D.C. overpasses. George W. Bush was thrown a shoe in his face. Bill Clinton was criticised with such passion that his most vocal critics were called the Clinton crazies.
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