Newsom's battle of memes is the clash we need now

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By Matt K. Lewis / Los Angeles Times

Just when you thought it was safe to go back on TikTok, viral Gavin Newsom memes are taking over social media.

There’s Newsom Photoshopped into a classic black-and-white Calvin Klein ad (faux ripped abs and all). Newsom on the cover of a pretend romance novel (Fabio “bodice ripper” vibes abound). Newsom in a T-shirt declaring, “This is my real hair” (an unsubtle jab at President Trump). And my personal favorite: an AI-generated image of an angel-winged Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock and Tucker Carlson praying over him.

The most audacious? A parody of Trump’s iconic post-assassination-attempt photo — except Newsom isn’t raising a fist. He’s holding a bottle of ketchup (presumably referencing fake blood).

Then there’s Newsom sipping from a mug labeled “MAGA Tears.” Newsom as Superman. Newsom as Mel Gibson in “The Patriot.” Newsom with Jesus behind him, hands on his shoulders.

https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-newsoms-battle-of-memes-is-the-clash-we-need-now/

[Skittles]

1. it's scoring points with me

I did not care for Newsom playing footsie with the repuke manosphere but THIS I can get behind

[Montauk6]

2. And I love how MAGA is reaching for the smelling salts quicker than the Ivermectin

[Paladin]

3. I'm profoundly grateful for Newsom's effective work.

Democrats were way overdue in presenting a popular stance against trump. Newsom recognized a real vulnerability that trump has been displaying for a long time: he can't stand public ridicule of any sort. Harnessing that weakness has been enormously productive; I believe it has contributed to trump's rapidly deteriorating communication skills.

Keep up the good work, Governor!