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What Is The 'Keep Kamala and Carry Onala' Meme? The Kamala Harris Slogan From 'SNL' Explained
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The phrase "Keep Kamala and Carry Onala" emerged as a playful twist on the renowned British slogan "Keep Calm and Carry On," gaining widespread attention on social media over the last weekend.
The catchphrase has been sparking a wave of memes as supporters of the Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris have adopted it in connection with the ongoing 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.
Here's the story behind the "Keep Kamala and Carry Onala" catchphrase and how the internet is using the quote for jokes and memes.
What Is The 'Keep Kamala and Carry Onala' Meme?
The "Keep Kamala and Carry Onala" catchphrase was coined when Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL), hosted by comedian John Mulaney, where she appeared as a mirror-image version of actress Maya Rudolph's impersonation.
The phrase "Keep Kamala and Carry Onala" was said during their playful exchange, combining the familiar spirit of the wartime slogan with political support for Harris. Following the airing, SNL shared the sketch clip on its official X account.
Kamala Harris talks to Kamala Harris pic.twitter.com/AJuW7aO7VM
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) November 3, 2024
How Is The 'Keep Kamala and Carry Onala' Being Used In Memes?
Immediately after the statement was said simultaneously by Harris and Rudolph, it quickly took off on social media, with countless users creatively incorporating the catchphrase into their posts and memes.
For instance, on the same day, X user @NotYerAvgChick tweeted "Keep Calmala and Carryonala," sharing a humorous GIF of Harris alongside it.
Keep calmala and carryonala! ❤️#SNL #SNL50 @nbcsnl pic.twitter.com/iLbEeI5vjm
— Jamie Steinberg ♡ (@NotYerAvgChick) November 3, 2024
Various adaptations began popping up across platforms, including a variation of the classic "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster shared by X user @A_tothe_Z_Amber.
Meanwhile, on Reddit, a user creatively replaced the original slogan with the catchphrase, which sparked discussions in the Kamala Harris subreddit.
In addition to these examples, many users have taken the opportunity to share their support for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign under the hashtag "#keepkamalaandcarryonnala."
For the full history of Keep Kamala and Carry Onala be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.
