Posted on 12/20/2021 3:03:15 PM PST by WeaslesRippedMyFlesh
In October, Brandon Brown made the biggest achievement of his career by winning the Xfinity Series Championship Race in Talladega, Alabama. Little did he know that his post-race interview would inspire US conservatives and critics of the Biden administration.
NASCAR driver Brandon Brown has opened up about being the "perpetrator" of the anti-Joe Biden chant "Let's Go Brandon!". Speaking to The New York Times, the 28-year-old revealed that it was initially funny how the slogan was used as an oath for "F**k Joe Biden", but admitted that he became uncomfortable as the chant became popular with critics of the president.
Brown fears that his association with the chant may negatively affect his career.
"Our whole navigation is, you want to appeal to everybody, because, all in all, everybody is a consumer. But with this meme going viral, it was more of, I had to stay more silent, because everybody wanted it to go on to the political side. I'm about the racing side. I don't want it to just be the substitute for a cuss-word. I mean, if it's making it more polite, then, by God, I guess, go ahead", he said.
The 28-year-old admits he doesn't "know enough about politics" to form an opinion about the work of the Biden administration although he said that he was annoyed by the inflation, which has driven up the cost of fuel.
Let's Go Brandon
At the beginning of October, Brandon Brown won the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race in Talladega, Alabama. Moments after winning the race he gave an interview to an NBC sports reporter, Kelli Stavast. During the conversation people in the audience started chanting "F**k Joe Biden". Ms Stavast allegedly misheard them and said they were chanting "Let’s Go Brandon".
The interview became an internet joke, while the two slogans have become increasingly popular among conservatives and critics of the administration, who use them to express their dissatisfaction with the Democrat's policies.
Concerts, sermons, major sporting events, anti-government protests – the slogans have been heard at different gatherings. It has also been used by Republican lawmakers and officials.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently tweeted the slogan in a post about rising prices in the United States.
Senator Ted Cruz was also recently filmed using the phrase…
Even police officers were filmed saying the slogan.
Most recently a pilot from Southwest Airlines was investigated for using the phrase while signing off.
The chants, which supporters of the president and pundits deem offensive, come amid Joe Biden's low approval ratings.
A CNBC All-America Economic survey showed that 41 percent approved of his performance during his first year in office. However, the poll showed declining support for the Democrat's policies on the economy and COVID-19. Only 37 percent back Joe Biden's economic agenda, compared to 56 percent who disapprove. The Democrat's unpopular decision to introduce a vaccine mandate for federal workers has apparently increased the disapproval of his policy, with 48 percent disliking the overall plan on the coronavirus, compared to 46 percent, who approve of it.
I remember when NASCAR drives were “manly” men types... now a 28 year old is all crampy and bloaty about a saying. Take a Midol, Brandon and grow a set. Sheesh.....
Taking the Lord’s name in vain in his comments certainly won’t help his cause.
I feel very bad about this also: A beloved dog that was my companion years ago was named Brandon. It’s an undeserved stain on the name.
But I really do feel bad for this guy. Wrong place, wrong time.
Buster Brown
Brown Sugar
Mr. Brownstone
Brown Noser
The TRUE target of Brandon phenomenon is the reporterette who tried to gaslight America. Everytime the press hears it, it's a reminder that America is on to them.
That's why it makes them so angry.
The Brown Streak
“… The easiest way to deal with this is to chose a new first name. His middle name begins with an ‘L’. Maybe use that or invent a nickname.”
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Lucille?
New chant: Sue Her Brandon!!!! 🙂
affect your career==== win
Yeah, he could have a sense of humor about it and just say something like, “Hey, I’m glad so many people are cheering me on!” He’d be seen as a good sport. And it’s free publicity.
Clearly Brandon’s press agent wrote that.
When in the history of racing did a driver get more public relations? We’re alll rooting for him and didn’t have a clue who he was last month.
Lighten up, Brandon.
Truly? Jeapordize his career? Is he afraid he may lose out on a multimillion dollar Nike contract or something? The dude’s a racecar driver and Las time I checked all he has to do is drive the stupid car in circles around a track and avoid crashing.
I root for him whenever he’s driving. I shout “Let’s go Brandon!”
There’s no such thing as bad publicity.
Anything short of infamy raises one’s profile.
I’m pretty sure the only thing that would negatively affect his career is not driving fast…
just win a race or 2 and ya dont have to worry about ya friggin cry baby...
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