Social media users in South Africa have been caught in a squabble over the popular catchphrase “No DNA, just RSA,” which has been used to celebrate national victories.
For some, the South African mantra makes no sense, while to others, it doesn’t need to…
WHO COINED ‘NO DNA, JUST RSA’?
On the X platform, the term “No DNA, just RSA” became a trending topic after a few users questioned its origin and meaning.
Who exactly coined the catchphrase?
According to a few commentators, the phrase was reportedly derived from a viral quote by US President Donald Trump, which has since been disproven.
In 2020, a screenshot of a tweet of Trump – who both preceded and succeeded Joe Biden – claimed to have beaten the Covid-19 virus, thanks to his superhuman strength.
The tweet read: “I am feeling much better. The doctors said they’ve never seen a body kill the coronavirus like mine. They said my body was made to kill viruses. They tested my DNA, and they said it wasn’t DNA; it was the USA.
it continued: “They said if Joe Biden had the virus, he would have died several times by now. They said there is no way anyone with a body like mine could lose an election. I’m gonna win HUGE.”
The comments – which Reuters says were debunked – were quickly picked up by South African trolls.
Somewhere, somehow, “No DNA, just RSA” was born.
DOES IT NEED FINETUNING?
On X, PR executive Farah Fortune suggested that “No DNA, just RSA” needed to be changed to “Only RSA in the DNA”.
The businesswoman blamed the popular phrase on “Angie’s 30% rate”
However, many South Africans feel that the mantra makes perfect sense as it is…
