CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Variety reports:

After President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection campaign yesterday, the endorsements have been rolling in for Vice President Kamala Harris to be selected as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election. But pop fans were tickled slime green after Harris secured support from none other than Charli XCX, who has inspired the internet and beyond to have a “brat summer” since releasing her album “Brat” last month.

Over on the profile page of @KamalaHQ, Harris’ official rapid response page for her presidential campaign, the endorsement was clearly welcomed, as its header banner was changed to “kamala hq” in black text over a green background — a nod to the simple yet effective cover art for Charli’s “Brat.” Having a “brat summer” is a lifestyle — wearing lime green, making DIY clothes to mimic the album cover, hitting the club, being confident and living loudly are just a few signifiers.

Read the full article. I don’t get it, but the tweet below has over 38 million views at this writing.

kamala IS brat

— Charli (@charli_xcx) July 22, 2024