UC Berkeley’s Golden Bears football team is embracing the label of being “woke” as a form of empowerment and rallying cry this season. The team’s move to the Atlantic Coast Conference has brought them to unfamiliar territories, where fans at rival schools have mocked them online for being far-left radicals. In response, Cal fans have embraced the “woke” label through memes and social media posts that poke fun at stereotypes and misconceptions about the university. The meme campaign aims to challenge conservative mockery and promote understanding among fans from different backgrounds. The memes often touch on topics like climate change, gender identity, and pronoun use, with a humorous and exaggerated approach to dispel stereotypes. Cal fans hope that by engaging in this football-fueled meme culture war, they can bridge political divides and show that they are polite and normal people despite differing views. The team is set to face the Florida State Seminoles, and the meme war has sparked interest and engagement among fans leading up to the game. Ultimately, the goal is to promote unity and mutual respect among fans while having a bit of fun in the process.
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