10 hilarious memes as Biden drops out of 2024 race: From post-it resignation to ice cream severance
10 rib-tickling viral memes on the Internet after Joe Biden quits 2024 presidential race
In an unexpected turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, igniting a firestorm of reactions and memes across social media. The 81-year-old President stepped aside on Sunday, July 21, citing concerns about his fitness to serve and the best interests of his party and country. "While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term," Biden wrote in a heartfelt letter posted on social media. He also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, urging the party to unite and defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election. "Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this." From jokes about Biden's age and competency to playful jabs at Harris and Jill Biden, the internet had a field day.
1. Ghostwriting
One user, MostDeaf, shared a meme insinuating that Joe Biden didn’t write his own statement. The post featured a still from a TV show where a character is sleeping while someone else writes on his behalf. The caption read, "Biden writing that statement," poking fun at the perception that Biden might not be the author of his own words.
2. Kamala Harris grabbing the opportunity
Another user, Som, posted a meme of a woman using a sleeping person's fingerprint to access his ATM account, with the caption, "Kamala hitting send tweet." The meme humorously suggested that Kamala Harris was quick to seize the opportunity presented by Biden's withdrawal.
3. Joe Biden giving up
User Garrett Williams shared a meme featuring a post-it note from the TV show 'Sex and the City' that says, "I'm sorry, I can't, don't hate me." The caption read, "Biden's note is so powerful," reflecting a sentiment that Biden was giving up in a dramatic fashion.
4. Kamala Harris popping up
Brandon B posted a meme showing a woman appearing out of nowhere with the caption, "Kamala falling from a coconut tree now that Biden is out," highlighting the suddenness of her rise to the top of the Democratic ticket. The coconut tree reference is a hark back to the anecdote she made during her speech in 2023 at a White House event to advance opportunities for Hispanic Americans and has since become representative of what she brings to the political table.
5. Jill Biden's vague response
Jill Biden’s heart-emoji response to her husband's resignation letter also became a target for memes. Katherine Krueger shared a post with the caption, "Me texting when I don't know what to say," alongside a repost of Jill's pink hearts response, poking fun at its vagueness.
6. Old meme resurfaces
The famous "WE DID IT JOE" meme resurfaced, this time with a humorous twist. Spinach Brah shared the iconic image of Harris from the 2020 election victory with a playful caption, bringing back memories of their initial triumph while adding a new layer of humor.
7. Joe Biden's ice cream severance
Biden's well-known love for ice cream was also a source of amusement. Mark Nomand posted a meme of several scoops of ice cream with the caption, "Biden’s severance package," implying that ice cream was his consolation prize for stepping down.
8. Joe Biden's timing
Parker Molloy cleverly pointed out the timing of Biden's announcement. The user shared a grid of Google search results showing that July 21, the day Biden withdrew from the race, is National Ice Cream Day. The post juxtaposed this with an image of Biden eating ice cream, with the caption, "The man knows his moment."
9. Joe Biden's statement reinterpreted
One particularly poignant meme came from Y, who rewrote Biden's statement to highlight the country's current struggles. The post read, "'America has never been in a better position.' Most Americans right now:" accompanied by a video of an African-American singer almost crying on stage, capturing the sentiment of disillusionment among some Americans.
10. DNC merch failure
Roy Wood Jr took a jab at the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) merchandise efforts. The meme showed a fast-food worker putting her head down in disappointment with the caption, "DNC merch man, who already had them 'IM RIDING WIT BIDEN' shirts printed up for the convention." This highlighted the suddenness of Biden's decision and its impact on campaign preparations.
