The 'blueification' of state names is taking over TikTok. What does it mean?

USA Today · , USA TODAY · 2026-11-05 16:46 UTC

From “Blexas” to “Bliowa,” Gen Z is turning election results into memes. Here’s what it means.

A blue wave is here, and Gen Z is responding the way they know best: with memes.

From “Blexas” to “Bliowa,” young people are turning this week’s Nov. 3 midterms into a viral moment. The election flipped the House and Senate, and Democrats also pulled off several down-ballot races in a defeat over President Donald Trump and Republicans. It’s something the internet is calling the “blueification” of states.

“Blexas, Blichigan, Bliowa, Blaine, Blorth Carolina, Blouth Caroline, Blansas… Blhat’s going on?” TikToker Cassie Willson joked in a video with more than 109,000 likes.

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