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What's The 'Fell Out Of A Coconut Tree' Meme? Kamala Harris' Weird Speech That's Trending In Memes Explained
United States Vice President Kamala Harris is trending online because of a viral video now known as the "Fell Out Of a Coconut Tree" meme.
It was originally filmed at a press conference last year. Harris is seen reciting one of her mother's alleged anecdotes. She becomes animated, telling the viewer, "You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?" Her laugh rings out and she continues, seemingly making an existential point about happiness? It's unclear. For now, everyone on Twitter / X, and the rest of social media, is labeling her blissfully insane.
So, where did the original "fell out of a coconut tree" video come from? Why is it trending in memes right now and what do the memes mean? Let's explain.
Where Did The 'Fell Out Of a Coconut Tree' Meme Come From?
The original video was posted in May 2023, surfacing on YouTube and X shortly after Harris took the White House podium. As stated, Harris' "fell out of a coconut tree" quip was allegedly an anecdote that her mom used to say to her.
In her mother's words, she said, "I don't know what's wrong with you young people, you think you just fell out of a coconut tree? You exist in the context of all in which you live and what came before you."
Why Is 'Fell Out Of a Coconut Tree' A Meme?
Although the video originally went viral in May 2023, it wasn't until this week that "Fell Out Of a Coconut Tree" memes surfaced en masse. That's because, slowly over the months, the video has gained viral reposts on X, seemingly occupying the headspaces of many meme enjoyers.
The repost that started the recent trend was tweeted by X user @evil_female on Friday morning. She said, "this video is literally like medicine to me. i watch it once every week or two and every time i do i get an enduring hit of light euphoria for the next 45 minutes."
Akin to her tweet, the video is a meme because Harris' rant is both unhinged and oddly motivating. Plus, as questions about President Joe Biden's mental state flood the timeline this month, people are looking to VP Harris for some mental clarity. Then, they see this clip and the absurdity of current politics is fully realized.
this video is literally like medicine to me. i watch it once every week or two and every time i do i get an enduring hit of light euphoria for the next 45 minutes pic.twitter.com/eIF6Rwiir0
— charlie squire (@evil_female) February 9, 2024
What Are Some 'Fell Out Of a Coconut Tree' Meme Examples?
The most viral memes coming out of the trend are called image macros in which creators are inserting Harris' words into pre-existing meme templates and formats. The word "coconut" hasn't been in so many memes since Amelia Earhart's plane went down.
The "fell out of a coconut tree" memes are surfacing all across social media, appearing on Instagram, Facebook and Reddit, among other sites. In turn, many people want to be in on the joke and understand why falling out of a coconut tree is relevant.
For the full history of "Fell out of a coconut tree," be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.
