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Is Kamala Harris really "brat"? Gen Z weighs in

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments

As pundits try to understand "brat summer," Newsweek asked Gen Z whether Kamala Harris encapsulates what it means to be "brat."

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  1. ‘Kamala is brat': Harris' presidential campaign adopts Gen Z Charli XCX meme

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

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    Is Kamala Harris really "brat"? Gen Z weighs in

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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27 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC New York

    ‘Kamala is brat': Harris' presidential campaign adopts Gen Z Charli XCX meme (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    What does it mean to call Vice President Kamala Harris a brat? Some Democrats hope it can help draw in younger voters.

  2. Forbes

    Kamala Harris’ Campaign Is In Its ‘Brat Summer’ Era After Viral Charli XCX Post (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Kamala Harris

  3. The Daily Dot

    Kamala Harris kicks off 2024 bid with 'Brat' inspired rebrand—and a plug from Charli XCX (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Kamala Harris took inspiration from Charli XCX's 'Brat' green as she kicked off her presidential campaign on Sunday.

  4. Insider

    Kamala Harris shouldn't go too far on the 'brat' meme stuff (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Kamala Harris is benefiting from all the coconut- and brat-themed memes. But she needs to be careful not to kill the vibe.

  5. Newsweek

    Kamala Harris gets major Gen Z boost (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Popstar Charli XCX, who has a huge following on social media, has said the vice president is "brat."

  6. Breitbart News

    Kamala Harris Makes ‘Brat Summer’ Appeal to Gen Z Voters with Meme Remixes of Her Cringe-Worthy Public Flops (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Harris's presidential campaign is embracing Gen Z trends like "brat summer" and memes that have spread like wildfire across the internet remixing some of her most cringe-worthy public flops.

  7. FOX 35 Orlando

    What does 'brat' mean, why are people calling VP Kamala Harris one? (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The “brat summer" movement pretty much rejects the norm and embraces the unapologetic. Think edgy, imperfect, and confident, as opposed to polished, poised, and politically correct.

  8. Triblive

    What is brat? Vice President Kamala Harris embraces 'brat summer' trend (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    It’s a “brat summer,” according to social media. But what exactly IS brat? And why is Vice President Kamala Harris involved? The trend is inspired by British pop star Charli XCX’s album “Brat,” which was released on June 7 and features a neon lime green cover with the word “brat”

  9. NBC Chicago

    What does the viral 'brat' trend have to do with Kamala Harris running for president? (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    It turns out even Kamala Harris is having a "brat summer" this year.

  10. The New Republic

    Kamala Harris “Brat” Memes Spark Confusion Among Democrats (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    What does “kamala IS brat” even mean?

  11. Newsweek

    How Kamala Harris leaned into "Brat" trend (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Following concerns about the age of this year's presidential candidates, late entrant Harris has embraced a Gen Z social media trend.

  12. RedState

    Inside the Harris Campaign's Pop-Culture Playbook: 'Kamala IS Brat' but Could Trying Too Hard Backfire? (opens RedState)

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  13. Newsweek

    Is Kamala Harris really "brat"? Gen Z weighs in (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    As pundits try to understand "brat summer," Newsweek asked Gen Z whether Kamala Harris encapsulates what it means to be "brat."

  14. Hot Air

    No, Kamala Harris Is Not 'Brat' (opens Hot Air)

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  15. New York Post

    Has the world lost its mind? Lunatic media wrongly thinks Kamala being ‘brat’ matters (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Publications such as the Atlantic, Guardian and New York Times are insisting that the word “brat" deserves endless analysis thanks to Kamala Harris.

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