“You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?” Okay, huh?
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke this phrase, which has now become a meme, on May 10, 2023, during her remarks at the swearing-in ceremony for the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics. Can we first acknowledge how dope that ceremony was?
Back to the coconuts …
The quote gained significant attention around June 28, 2024, according to Google Trends data.
Get this, the surge in interest came just days after a debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, coinciding with growing calls for Biden to step out of the presidential race.
The context of Harris’s “coconut tree” remark involved a broader discussion where she mentioned how “everything is in context,” and recalled how her mother used to give her a hard time.
The quote itself, “You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?” was delivered with a sudden tone shift from light-hearted to serious, followed by, “you exist in the context of all in which you live and what came before you.”
Making more sense, right?
The imagery of falling out of a coconut tree combined with Harris’s sudden seriousness made the quote memorable. Gotta love (or hate) meme culture.
While initially, it did not attract much attention, it became widely popular online almost a year later, especially after Biden’s challenging debate performance. The quote’s rise to meme status was fueled by discussions about whether Harris should take over Biden’s spot in the presidential race.
Harris’s expression resonated with many, leading to a proliferation of memes, both ironic and supportive, suggesting her as a suitable replacement for Biden.
We agree – she is.
The absurdity and timing of the quote helped it stand out among Harris’s numerous public statements, cementing its place in internet culture.
And with that, the VP Kamala Harris for President internet tsunami has begun.
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