Meme Monday: Brat and it's the same, but it's memes in my newsletter, so it's not
Mondays are tough. Here's a meme to cheer you up
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Okay, I couldn’t help it. The brat memes persist, and so do I.
What is the meme?
Whether it’s the signature green, the Arial font, the spoof on the extended edition of the album, references to the lyrics, or riffs on “brat summer,” this meme is versatile. And what is a “brat summer,” exactly?
According to Charlie xcx, “You are just that girl who is a little messy and maybe says dumb things sometimes, who feels herself but then also maybe has a breakdown but parties through it. It is honest, blunt and a little bit volatile. That’s Brat.”
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Who is in the meme?
See: What is the meme?
When did the meme pop up?
After the release of Charlie xcx’s album in early June.
Where is the meme?
The meme transcends space and time.
Why is the meme?
Isn’t there just something so relatable about an aesthetic that boasts of both extravagance and minimalism?