She once related a story where her mom (I think) told her “What, you think you just fell from a coconut tree?” to get across the idea that no one is an island and we all build on what came before us. And between the odd phrasing and her exaggerated delivery, it ended up becoming a meme.
I don’t understand the coconut and kamala thing.
Context: I am not American and my English level is limited.
She once related a story where her mom (I think) told her “What, you think you just fell from a coconut tree?” to get across the idea that no one is an island and we all build on what came before us. And between the odd phrasing and her exaggerated delivery, it ended up becoming a meme.
I’m American and this is the first I’ve heard of it. And it doesn’t make any sense so far.
Read the linked article and the mystery shall be revealed.
It’s literally in the article. It’s a quote from a speech she made.