Vice President Kamala Harris found herself the subject of social media mockery as her explanation of the concept of “culture” drew criticism for being convoluted and lacking substance.
Speaking at the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture, Harris touched on various topics including small businesses and abortion. However, it was her attempt to define the word “culture” that triggered the most reaction.
In her remarks, Harris stated that culture reflects the current moment and serves as a means of expressing emotions.
“Culture is — it is a reflection of our moment and our time. Right? And present culture is the way we express how we’re feeling about the moment and we should always find times to express how we feel about the moment,” she said. “That is a reflection of joy. Because, you know … it comes in the morning,” Harris said, breaking into laughter.
“We have to find ways to also express the way we feel about the moment in terms of just having language and a connection to how people are experiencing life, and I think about it in that way, too,” she continued.
According to Webster’s Dictionary, culture is the “customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group.”
Twitter users swiftly pounced on Harris, lambasting her for what they perceived as vacuous statements. It’s hard to determine if anyone came to Harris’ defense after the video went viral as she was ripped apart by conservative outlets and critics flooded online spaces.
Comedian Tim Young likened her definition to a child giving a book report on a book they hadn’t read.
“Kamala Harris, wordsmith extraordinaire. I don’t even know how…
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