Meme Monday: The debate about this lemonade is charged

Mondays are tough. This lemonade could make yours rougher

It’s time for a special edition of the newsletter where I highlight a trending meme. If you’re new, you can subscribe here and follow me on X/Twitter or Instagram. Happy reading!

What is the meme?

In October, a college student with a heart condition drank Panera’s highly caffeinated lemonade line and died. Another lawsuit was filed against the company this week. The company’s beverage line is being dunked on in response.

What is in the meme?

Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade.

When did the meme pop up?

After this week’s news of a potentially related death. (The internet joking in the face of something dark? It’s more likely than you’d think.)

Where is the meme?

I’ve seen it on Twitter/X and Instagram.

Why is the meme?

The news of another death shows that Panera’s lemonade issues remain. How can people drive change if not by tweeting about it?