“Mattel™, they’re the only country I’ve heard.”

Meme-Driven Political Commentary for Gen Z Engagement – NextGen America
Found strong engagement by creating meme-style graphics using real quotes from political leaders paired with outlandish, attention-grabbing captions. One viral example featured a photo of President Trump with the quote:

“Mattel™, they’re the only country I’ve heard.” When asked if any countries will halt U.S. imports.

This was followed by the caption:

Yep. He said that. 🙃
Mr. Potato Head could not be reached for comment. 🥔

Each post led with humor to hook Gen Z audiences, then followed with the actual video clip for context. This format proved effective in driving awareness of political absurdities while encouraging deeper conversations about the current political climate.