'8 months to go': Internet in splits as Biden campaign reworks classic swerving car meme to troll Trump

WASHINGTON, DC: President Joe Biden’s campaign has repurposed a popular internet meme to criticize presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump over his recent contentious statements.

The meme, which originated from a 2013 YouTube video titled “How to exit freeway like a boss,” has since evolved into what is known as the “Left Exit 12 Off Ramp” meme, first gaining traction in 2017.

The Biden campaign shared an image on social media on Tuesday, March 19, portraying a car symbolizing Trump swerving away from a sign to “being normal for literally one week.”

Instead, the vehicle veers toward representations of Trump’s alarming declarations, including his ominous warning of a potential “bloodbath”, reported admiration for Adolf Hitler's actions, and baseless accusations against Jewish Americans who support the Democratic Party.

The Biden camp sarcastically captioned the image, "Stable genius." The move signals an attempt to utilize internet culture to engage with a broader audience and convey the campaign's stance, the Huffington Post reported.

Internet slams Donald Trump and his policies

Joe Biden supporters on social media have embraced the meme, using it as a way to ridicule Donald Trump and his policies.

"Normal for a week??? More like one day," one social media user tweeted on X.

"AND “NO MORE ELECTIONS” (why does nobody care about this)," another wrote.

"And that was his first week of official campaign. 8 months to go," someone else added.

"But the media told us this was the new professional 2.0 Trump campaign," another chimed in.

Tit for tat

Joe Biden and Donald Trump continue to troll each other in the lead-up to the November presidential election.

Trump recently shared a video mocking Biden, portraying him as walking into an old people's home with a woman instead of boarding a plane.

Additionally, the former president shared a photo of Biden alongside his dog, Commander, sporting a recovery cone meant for animals.

The story of Commander, a two-year-old German Shepherd, unfolds from his adoption by the Biden family in 2021, where he joined another German Shepherd named Major. However, in late 2022, Commander's behavior took a troubling turn as he began displaying aggression, resulting in multiple instances of biting White House and Secret Service staff members. 

A tight race unfolds

The Biden-Trump rivalry has intensified as both politicians secure their nominations for the upcoming election. Pollsters have begun speculating on the potential outcome, with various surveys offering conflicting predictions. While some polls suggest a marginal lead for Biden, others indicate a tight race with Trump holding a slight advantage.

According to a national survey conducted by the Democratic super PAC Progress Action Fund, Biden holds a narrow lead over Trump, with a margin of error indicating statistical parity between the two candidates. However, other polls present a more nuanced picture, with Trump leading in certain demographics and regions.

Despite Biden's polling success in some quarters, his overall approval ratings have faced significant challenges, reaching an all-time low following his State of the Union address.

With the election still eight months away, analysts caution against premature predictions, noting the fluidity of public opinion and the unpredictable nature of electoral dynamics.

Heath Brown, an associate professor of public policy at the City University of New York, echoed this sentiment in a recent interview. "I wouldn't invest too much in any given poll or even a handful of polls. Both campaigns know this race is just about tied right now, will likely remain that way for a while, and are executing their strategies accordingly," she told Newsweek. 

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