The Memeification Of Kamala Harris | Colbert Is Brat | Trump Struggles To Attack Harris
Summary
TLDRHost Stephen Colar humorously covers the rapid political developments, with Kamala Harris swiftly securing the Democratic presidential nomination after Joe Biden's exit. The show highlights Harris's record-breaking fundraising, her 'meme candidate' status, and the lighthearted 'brat' campaign, while poking fun at Trump's struggle to find an effective attack against her. The script also includes a playful segment of 'kid questions' and a tease for upcoming guests.
Takeaways
- 🎙️ The host, Stephen Colar, humorously introduces the rapid political developments leading up to the election, highlighting the sprint to November 5th.
- 🏆 Kamala Harris secures the Democratic presidential nomination in a remarkably short time, becoming the presumptive nominee within 48 hours.
- 📊 The Democratic party plans a virtual nomination by August 7th, reflecting a shift to more efficient campaign durations compared to other democracies like the UK and France.
- 💰 Kamala Harris's campaign breaks a single-day fundraising record with 1.1 million individual donors, demonstrating strong support and engagement.
- 📈 Harris's campaign also raises $1.5 million in a single Zoom call attended by 44,000 black women, indicating a significant mobilization of resources and community support.
- 📞 Joe Biden, despite dropping out, remains a supportive figure, maintaining daily contact with Harris and offering his endorsement.
- 🤣 Kamala Harris is portrayed as the 'meme candidate' due to her viral speeches and the internet's playful engagement with her public persona.
- 🥥 The 'coconut meme' becomes a significant part of Harris's online presence, with remixes and references proliferating on social media platforms like TikTok.
- 🌟 The term 'brat' is adopted by Harris's campaign, following a tweet by singer Charlie XCX, and is embraced by the campaign as a symbol of authenticity and relatability.
- 🤔 Trump's struggle to find an effective line of attack against Harris is noted, with his attempts at nicknames and criticisms not gaining much traction.
- 💭 The script suggests that Trump might secretly admire Harris, as evidenced by his past donations to her campaign when she ran for California attorney general.
Q & A
Who is the host of the show in the script?
-The host of the show is Stephen Colar.
What significant event happened in the script that led to Kamala Harris becoming the presumptive nominee?
-Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris, which allowed her to secure enough delegate endorsements to win the Democratic presidential nomination.
How quickly did Kamala Harris become the presumptive nominee after Biden's endorsement?
-Kamala Harris became the presumptive nominee within 48 hours of Biden's endorsement.
What is the significance of the fundraising record mentioned in the script?
-Kamala Harris's campaign broke a single-day fundraising record with 1.1 million individual donors, with 60% of those being first-time contributors to the 2024 cycle.
How much money was raised during the zoom call with 44,000 black women?
-During the zoom call, Kamala Harris raised $1.5 million.
What is the term 'brat' used to describe in the context of the script?
-In the script, 'brat' is used to describe someone who is a bit messy, likes to party, and might say some dumb things sometimes, as quoted from Charlie XCX.
Why did Trump express frustration about Biden dropping out of the race?
-Trump was frustrated because he felt that he had to start all over again in finding a line of attack against the new presumptive nominee, Kamala Harris, and also because he believed the Republican Party should be reimbursed for the time and money spent fighting Biden.
What is the 'Brandon' reference that Trump made in his post?
-The 'Brandon' reference is a play on words related to a slogan often used by Trump supporters, which is a coded way of expressing support for Trump.
What did Trump donate to Kamala Harris' campaign when she was running for California attorney general?
-Trump donated $5,000 to Kamala Harris' reelection campaign when she was running for California attorney general.
What is the 'memeification' of the Harris campaign mentioned in the script?
-The 'memeification' refers to the process of turning aspects of Kamala Harris' campaign into internet memes, especially focusing on her viral speeches and the 'brat' theme.
What is the significance of the coconut meme mentioned in the script?
-The coconut meme is a humorous reference to a speech by Kamala Harris where she used the phrase 'fell out of a coconut tree,' which has been turned into a viral internet meme and songs by fans on TikTok.
Outlines
🎉 Kamala Harris' Rapid Ascend to Democratic Nomination
Stephen Colbert opens the show with a satirical take on Kamala Harris' swift rise to the Democratic presidential nomination, highlighting the rapidity of her endorsement and the unique challenges of the 2024 election cycle. He jokes about the short campaign period compared to other democracies and the Democrats' plan for a virtual nomination. The monologue also touches on Harris' fundraising success, her connection with Joe Biden, and the internet's reaction to her speeches, turning them into memes.
🎤 The Memeification of Kamala Harris' Campaign
This paragraph delves into the cultural phenomenon of Kamala Harris' campaign becoming a meme, with references to her speeches being remixed into songs by popular artists like Taylor Swift, Charlie Puth, and Beyonce. Colbert discusses the term 'brat' as used by singer Charlie XCX to describe Harris and how it has been embraced by her campaign, leading to a playful rebranding on social media. The segment also includes a humorous take on CNN's confusion over the term and a light-hearted jab at Jake Tapper's attempt to relate to the 'brat' identity.
🤔 Trump's Struggles with Kamala Harris and Biden's Exit
The final paragraph focuses on President Trump's reaction to Joe Biden dropping out of the race and the challenges he faces in formulating an attack against Kamala Harris. Colbert humorously recounts Trump's attempts to create a nickname for Harris and his envy over the positive press Biden received for his 'patriotic sacrifice.' The segment also reveals that Trump had previously donated to Harris's campaign, adding a layer of irony to the situation, and ends with a playful suggestion for Trump to drop out to steal the spotlight from Biden.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Election
💡Delegate Endorsements
💡Virtual Nomination
💡Fundraising
💡Meme Candidate
💡Brat
💡Patriotic Sacrifice
💡Zoom Call
💡TikTok
💡Trump
💡Classified Document
Highlights
Stephen colar opens The Late Show with a humorous take on the fast-paced election season, highlighting the urgency and excitement.
Biden unexpectedly drops out of the race and endorses Kamala Harris, causing a major shift in the Democratic presidential nomination.
Kamala Harris secures enough delegate endorsements to win the Democratic presidential nomination in just 48 hours.
The Democrats plan to hold a virtual nomination by August 7th, reflecting a more streamlined and efficient election process.
Kamala Harris's campaign breaks a single-day fundraising record with 1.1 million individual donors, showing strong support and engagement.
Harris raises $1.5 million on a Zoom call with 44,000 black women, demonstrating her appeal and connection with diverse communities.
Kamala Harris visits campaign headquarters and receives a call from Joe Biden, emphasizing unity and support within the Democratic Party.
The internet reacts with memes and humor to Kamala Harris's viral speeches, showcasing her potential as a 'meme candidate'.
Kamala Harris's campaign embraces the 'brat' theme, reflecting a modern and relatable approach to political communication.
CNN's Jake Tapper struggles to understand the 'brat' trend, highlighting the generational and cultural gap in political discourse.
Kamala Harris's campaign adopts a color chartreuse, symbolizing a fresh and youthful image.
Trump criticizes Biden's decision to drop out, suggesting financial waste and a need for reimbursement, reflecting his combative style.
Trump struggles to find a strong attack line against Harris, indicating her potential strength as a candidate.
Trump's past donation to Harris's campaign is revealed, adding a layer of complexity to their political relationship.
Stephen colar humorously suggests that Trump dropping out could steal the thunder from Biden's patriotic sacrifice narrative.
The show ends with a teaser for upcoming guests Matthew mcfan and director John M2, promising more engaging content.
Transcripts
welcome welcome one and all to The Late
Show I'm your host Stephen colar I hope
I
hope I hope all of you have stretched
out your
hammies because it's a fullon Sprint to
the election 104 days and we are not
stopping till November 5th so grab a
Gatorade and slap some Band-Aids on your
nipples Biden dropped out and endorsed
Comm Harris on Sunday and today Tuesday
she's already secured enough delegate
endorsements to win the Democratic
presidential
nomination
what what what's happening what year is
it what's going on she became the
presumptive nominee in 48 hours to put
that in perspective it's been more than
three years and we still don't have a
new James
Bond by the way Joe is
available looks good in the tux
now with the uh with the delegates
squared away the Democrats plan to hold
a virtual nomination by August 7th and
if that feels fast to Americans remember
it just makes us more like other
democracies in the UK campaigning lasts
five to six weeks and in France
campaigning can last no longer than two
weeks so we're not rushing okay we're
just doing this election Euro
style we can fill out we can all fill
out the ballot with a
baguette while sitting on one of those
toilets with the butt
Fountain I hear good
things I'm not sure if I would ever
leave the
house Democrats everywhere are feeling
the
commum her campaign her campaign broke a
single day fundraising record with 1.1
million individual donors and 60% of
those donors were making their first
contribution
to a 2024 cycle holy
cow I mean first of all welcome to
democracy my
friends your donation comes with a great
reward a thousand emails saying Stephen
I'm asking one last
time voters are motivated clearly Sunday
night Harris raised $1.5 million on a
zoom call with 44,000 black
women that's pretty incredible it was so
heavily attended
it was so heavily attended that
organizers had to ask Zoom to extend the
capacity limit for the meeting wait a
second you could just call zoom and ask
them to do stuff hello Mr Zoom can you
make it look like I'm paying attention
when in actuality on another tab I'm
browsing Bood
accessories last month last night this
is just last night last night Harris
paid a visit to campan headquarters and
got a call from a big supporter Joe
Biden Joe I know you're still on the on
the call and we've been talking every
day um You probably you guys heard it
from Doug's voice we love Joe and jail
we really do they truly are like family
to us and we everybody here
do it's
neutral I knew you were still there
you're not going anywhere Joe I'm
watching you kid I'm watching you kid I
love you I love you Joe
oh not Lovely isn't that
nice he's like what is he's he's an
inspiring disembodied voice encouraging
the Next Generation to defeat the dark
side he's jiwan
Kenobi another reason for all the
excitement around Harris is that she
already has a reputation as the meme
candidate thanks to viral speeches like
this one 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
that that Whiplash tone shift could be
the preview of some very interesting
presidential announcements I didn't just
slip on a banana peel into a kitty pool
full of
pudding this afternoon I ordered air
strikes on Syria
now the
internet now the internet is exploding
with coconut memes and kamla's own
website is getting on it uh with an
error message that reads this page
exists in the context of all that came
before it okay that's a pretty good
reference that's pretty good but I would
have gone with this page Coco not be
found fans the uh the Harris fans on the
Tik Tok have also been remixing the
coconut clip into songs by Taylor Swift
chapel rone and and
Beyonce you think you just fell out of a
coconut
tree that's catchy stuff it's not the
first time reminds me when Bush senior
was running for office and his fans
released this read my lips I
like
Li Barber new the memeification of the
Harris campaign went into overdrive
Sunday when singer uh Charlie XCX
tweeted kamla is brat and then the
Harris team responded by giving their
official Twitter profile a brat theme
leading many to Now call kamla's run the
brat campaign if you're a little
confused about this brat thing you're
not as confused as CNN I am supposed to
say that's brat that is a cool thing uh
it has a color chartreuse
is the color and kamla Harris has
adopted that but I have brought some
notes because I knew you would want a
definition okay here we go Charlie XCX
who I do know quote brat you're just
that girl who is a little messy and
likes to party and maybe says some dumb
things sometimes end quote because
nothing says I Hep to what's
hip like printing out a meme and putting
on your reading
glasses what's this do we have this this
just in this just in ladies and
gentlemen according uh to my sources
here the
boyriend the boyfriend is walking with
his girlfriend who was labeled healthy
homemade
dinner and he is distracted by another
female in a red dress walking in the
opposite direction uh labeled half a
carton of leftover chicken pod
tie end
quote in the
end it works I guess it works in the end
anchor Jake Tapper embraced the brening
so it's the idea that we're all kind of
brat and and vice president Harris is
brat I don't well I don't have you're BR
I think inspired to be Brad you don't
just become Brad you have to try work on
it I will I will aspire to be
brat well my good friend Jake May aspire
to be brat but according to the news
Steven colar is brat
actually thank
you and and ladies and gentlemen ladies
and
gentlemen it is my certified bratitude
that empowers me to do this
think
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your move
Tapper you you you can tell that Biden
dropping out was a good decision for the
Democrats because Trump hates it on
Sunday he posted this so we are forced
to spend time and money on fighting
crooked Joe Biden he plls badly after a
terrible debate and quits the race now
we have to start all over again
shouldn't the Republican Party be
reimbursed for fraud adding
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adding if anybody's looking to purchase
about 50,000 let's go Brandon
t-shirts give me a call for every box
sold I'll throw in one classified
document that's fun isn't it let's go
Brandon Brandon
went Trump also took one final shot at
Biden's age tomorrow crooked Joe Biden's
going to wake up and forgot that he
dropped out of the race today then
yesterday morning he posted it's a new
day and Joe Biden doesn't remember
quitting the race yesterday uh do you
remember making that joke
yesterday Joe Biden's memory is so bad
he doesn't remember what he just said
and Joe Biden's memory is so
bad he doesn't remember what he just
said and when you think about it folks
it just occurred to
me Joe Biden's memory is so
bad
now I'm a natural I'm a natural one
reason Trump might be upset about Biden
dropping out is that he does not have a
good line of attack against Harris the
best he has so far is this weird
nickname he tried it out a couple of
weeks ago laughing Cala L FF n
apostrophe laughing laughing Camala
laughing
Cala experiencing Joy like a total freak
capable they call her capable of human
emotion
Harris the not dead inside vep she's not
at all sad folks and we all know what
that is
sad Trump's also jealous of how
everyone's talking about Joe Biden's
patriotic and selfless sacrifice for the
greater good posting wow just watching
the fake news and they're doing their
very best to turn the worst president in
the history of our country into a
brilliant and heroic leader well Donald
if you really want to steal his Thunder
all you have to do is drop
out that's right there that's all you
got to do
wow just imagine just imagine
imagine how mad that would make the
Democrats now one reason Trump might be
struggling to find a good attack on
Harris is that deep down he likes her
because we know that when she was
running for California attorney general
Trump donated to her reelection campaign
yeah $5,000 or as Fox News is reporting
it bombshell KLA Harris took money from
convicted felon we got a great Chie
tonight my guests are Matthew mcfan and
director John M2 but when we come back I
answer your kid questions for real stick
around
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