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The Decline and Disgrace of the "Brat Summer" Meme
In recent months, the once-lighthearted meme of "brat summer" has rapidly descended into a cesspool of cringe-worthy behavior and cultural irrelevance. Originally a playful, rebellious catchphrase associated with youthful defiance, it was hijacked early on by various online campaigns, notably the Kamla HQ campaign, which manipulated it to serve their own social and political agendas. What once was a symbol of spirited individuality has now been thoroughly tainted, transforming into an emblem of entitlement, selfishness, and gross behavior—so much so that many now call for its official death.