Brace yourselves, patriots, as our very own California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a war not on crime, not on poverty, but on… memes. You didn’t misread that. In this age where harmless cat videos and entertaining TikTok challenges are the norm, Newsom has decided to don the hat of meme sheriff. But why? Let’s unravel this latest act in his political circus.
The meme that tipped the scales was born from a viral video that spread across social media like a prairie fire.
I checked with renowned world authority, Professor Suggon Deeznutz, and he said parody is legal in America ????♂️ https://t.co/OCBewC3XYD
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 29, 2024
For Newsom though, it wasn’t all fun and games. He labeled it as “defamatory” and “dangerous”, igniting his interest in controlling the untamed frontier of meme culture.
True to his Hollywood roots, Newsom isn’t just stopping at public indignation. He’s planning to legislate joy out of our digital existence. His proposal seeks to outlaw video memes employing deepfake technology to produce false or misleading content. In Newsom’s view, this step is vital for “protecting the integrity of public discourse”.
But hold on—don’t we already have laws against defamation and slander? Why this sudden need for new legislation? Critics contend that existing laws should suffice to tackle any malicious intent behind these videos. Moreover, attempting to regulate memes seems as futile as trying to herd cats—humorous, ineffective, and likely to backfire.
As anticipated, the internet had a blast with this announcement. Social media platforms were ablaze with reactions ranging from disbelieving laughter to outright defiance. “Who knew 2024 would be the year memes needed a bodyguard?” joked one Twitter user. Another hinted that Newsom might just be sour about being transformed into a real-life parody.
Jokes and pop culture references aside, there’s a serious discussion brewing. On one side, deepfakes indeed pose a genuine threat, capable of disseminating misinformation quicker than one can utter “Photoshop”. Conversely, memes serve as a medium of expression, often utilized to critique and satirize public figures—an integral part of free speech.
So, will Newsom’s crusade against video memes gain momentum, or will it flop harder than a Windows 2000 PC? It’s too soon to predict, but one fact is clear: this conflict over digital culture is just starting to simmer. As legislators across the nation observe California’s next move, meme creators worldwide are honing their digital tools, primed to craft the next viral sensation.
Will the law eventually draw a line in the digital sand, or will memes triumph in this battle of the titans? Only time will reveal. Until then, keep your GIFs at the ready and your memes loaded—because in the realm of politics, reality is often weirder (and funnier) than fiction.
Final Thoughts
While we wait for the outcome of this absurd war on memes, let’s remember that our freedom to express ourselves should not be stifled by political correctness or attempts to control our digital lives. We must stand strong against such ludicrous proposals and continue to use our voices—and our memes—to hold public figures accountable. After all, in the great American tradition of free speech, sometimes laughter is the best form of resistance.
Newsom should focus on getting his citizens more U-Hauls so they can re-locate to a low tax, low illegal alien, low crime, low fecal matter, low intellect politicians, low……………………………….
Assuming this whole article is not a meme, Newsom is showing total ignorance of the 1st amendment. He obviously doesn’t have any comprehension of the Constitution and is therefore unfit for any political office.
I suppose Newsom law would only target conservative memes, democrats may carry on.
newsom is a idiot
The more I hear about Newsom, the more I am totally convinced he is truly mentally ill.
When you control the voting you can’t get rid on politicians like Newscum.Thank God CA has term limits on the governor.
What needs to be outlawed in CA is newscum! HE AND HIS FAMILY HAVE BEEEN SCREWING CA FOR DECADES! The piglosi, newscum, gatti, brown crime syndicate has to be stopped, and they all need to be in prison, FOREVER!