Topic: Campaign Meme

3 chapters across the catalog

Dangerous Speech
Episode 798 43:20 - 45:53

798: Dangerous Speech

Bernie Sanders Outreach and Meme Hijacking

Bernie Sanders visits Harlem to meet with Reverend Al Sharpton, seeking to expand his support among African-American voters following his New Hampshire win. Observers note that Sanders has successfully "hijacked" the "huge" (yuge) meme from Donald Trump, using it to energize his base during rallies.

Punch a Puppy!
Episode 458 2:07:59 - 2:10:31

458: Punch a Puppy!

Obama Champion Meme and Campaign Messaging

A new campaign meme featuring President Obama as a "champion" for various groups is identified in recent speeches in Iowa and New Hampshire. The hosts argue that this messaging is a late-stage attempt to create a positive association with the President. They question why such a specific rhetorical shift is occurring just days before the election.

Cleanest Dirty Shirt
Episode 377 29:28 - 32:31

377: Cleanest Dirty Shirt

Obama Re-election Strategy and the Half-Haircut Meme

The Obama campaign is allegedly utilizing a "finish the job" meme to appeal to the electorate, particularly millennials. This strategy is compared to a viral video titled "Half a Haircut," suggesting that the President needs a second term to complete the work started in the first. The hosts argue this is a psychological tactic to deflect from first-term failures.