AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Comrade Britney Spears' meme refers to the pop star Britney Spears humorously depicted as a communist icon. This image-based meme often uses pictures of Spears, overlaid with communist symbols or edited to fit into stereotypical or historic communist visuals. The humor arises from the juxtaposition of a well-known pop icon with political ideology typically associated with wealth redistribution and anti-capitalist sentiments.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originated from a post on Instagram by Britney Spears on March 23, 2020, where she shared a quote by philosopher Mimi Zhu. The quote mentioned redistribution of wealth among other communal acts, and Spears added the caption, 'Communion goes beyond walls 🌹🌹🌹.' The use of the red rose emoji, a symbol associated with socialism and communism, added to the post's tone. This post sparked humor and viral edits portraying her as a communist figure. Previously, on October 14, 2013, the notion of Spears harboring communist sympathies was humorously suggested by The Daily Mash, a satirical article stating that Spears espoused Marxist labor theories. This concept gained further comedic traction when Twitter (now X) user @kisholoy2005 posted about it, enhancing the foundation for the meme.[1]
Origin: 2020