- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has become a household name across the country as he steers New York through the coronavirus pandemic.
- Cuomo's PowerPoint slides, which accompany his daily briefings, have become popular memes for their authentic candor.
- Cuomo has, perhaps unintentionally, perfected PowerPoint comedy.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been in the national spotlight for leading New York — the epicenter of the coronavirus in America — through the pandemic. But the PowerPoint presentations he utilizes in his daily briefings have arguably become the real star of his leadership.
Cuomo has mastered PowerPoint comedy— the art of transforming a mundane office medium into the absurd that delivers something surprising or chaotic. As Business Insider's Juliana Kaplan explains, Cuomo's PowerPoints deliver a calming sense of authenticity and candor.
"Cuomo's PowerPoints read like an iPhone notes app list of everything he woke up worrying about in the middle of the night. It's the text a dad sends with his assorted list of worries," Kaplan wrote. "Cuomo's PowerPoints seem like a projection of his id: They're from a loud, bullet-pointed heart."
As younger generations turn to memes to cope with the pandemic, Cuomo's PowerPoints have become instant hits on the internet.
Here are some of his best slides.
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Soooooo...
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Cuomo's daily briefings have become must-watch TV for his real talk.
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Cuomo hits hard on relatability. Whether you're a government official or an average citizen, we're all in the same boat here.
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Cuomo's PowerPoints use metaphors and imagery to drive his messages home.
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Consider the whimsical use of clip art to symbolize peak infection rates with surfer-style waves.
And exaggerated use of question marks emphasize the question that's on everyone's minds during the pandemic: Should I text my ex?
Is it a weekday? Is it the weekend? Cuomo always has the answer.
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Metaphorically speaking, preparing to fight the coronavirus is like preparing for war — or a game of chess.
Cuomo's PowerPoints also display the power of brevity. In four adjectives, he nails the mood of 2020 ...
... and what it feels like when your coworker won't stop asking questions during a Zoom meeting.
It's okay not to have the answers.
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When in doubt, what would Cuomo do?
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Sometimes, the best way to get your point across is by adopting the attitude of a teenager.
Because there's no time for stupidity in the middle of a pandemic.
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That's why the kids can't misbehave.
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Cuomo delivers facts with a punch of humor. Nothing good comes from the grapevine.
Cue Google search: What is a boondoggle?
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Getting tested for the coronavirus really is that easy!
Cuomo's philosophical insights always bring a bit of much needed zen.
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So, too, do his personal opinions.
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Late night thoughts, anyone?
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What type of bread shall we bake in quarantine day 2,451?
Cuomo ultimately tries to establish a sense of motivation and unity during the crisis, even if that means channeling his inner Nike.
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Powerpoint gangsta Cuomo keeps dropping those truth bombs like a stone-cold boss. pic.twitter.com/WCEBfhvSUA
We're all in this together.
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Even if we're over it — like Cuomo's anonymous daughter.
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Just remember: Tough times never last.
But how long it does last all comes down to you!
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