Kamala Harris embraces ‘Brat Culture’; what did Charli XCX' say about the Vice-President?

Ever since the decision of US President Joe Biden to end his campaign became public, the internet has been flooded with memes focusing on Vice-President Kamala Harris. It is slime green, clubbing and self-awareness that is dominating the US pop culture and it is now entered the political arena. One such production is the ‘Brat summer’.

Hours after Biden dropped out of the race, Charli XCX took to X and termed Harris as a Brat. She added that “Kamala is Brat”. It has been reported that Biden’s campaign team has hired individuals to create and manage memes which are now being embraced by the political parties. These memes are flooding various social media channels such as X, Instagram and TikTok.

What does it mean to be a Brat?

This is a music album released by Charli XCX who is a British song writer. Brat is her sixth studio album which was released in June 2024. The song is all about the singer’s sadness and insecurity in life and friendships. Despite this, the singer loves to let her hair down and party hard while celebrating her success. She added that the society rarely permits women to be sad and confident at the same time and she intended to break the shackles which held back women.


It is not clear what led Charli XCX to term Harris as a ‘Brat’. She has been at the center of many memes and at the same time been endorsed by the US President to lead the party. This dichotomy is very much ‘Brat’ like and this may have led to Harris being branded a ‘Brat’.

Political Significance of Kamala Harris as a Brat:

The Brat theme is feminist in nature. It showcases the independence of free-spirited feminists who overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. By embracing the Brat theme, the Harris campaign team may be reaching out to both the women as well as the young voters. It enables her to connect with them.

FAQs

What was the distinguishing feature of the campaign launched by Barack Obama in 2008?
The former president took extensively to social media to connect with the voters. Social media was a growing phenomenon then and Obama became among the first candidates anywhere in the world to connect with the voters on social media.

What are the chances of Kamala Harris receiving a presidential nomination?
While Joe Biden has opted out of the presidential race, attention shifts to the national convention. While Harris is the front runner to receive a presidential nomination, there is considerable opposition to her nomination which she will have to face.