Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Politics
Everyone knows that the Presidential campaign has been going negative lately. Is this a surprise? No. At least in my lifetime, every political campaign (A few congressional campaigns and 2-3 presidential) I’ve been familiar with has gone negative.
Obama has been dealing with the negative campaign for quite some time, even before the conventions. Remember Hillary and Barack going at it? Things got pretty heated; even SNL skits have exploited this. Another “scandal” that Obama has dealt with, and, to some people is still dealing with is the internet rumors that he is a radical Muslim. I can assure you, he’s not a Muslim.
Now, all of the negative campaigning reminds me of my childhood, no, I was not abused or have deep emotional scars that still carry on into my adult (esque) life, but of a toy. I had quite a few toys when I was a child, however, one of my favorite ones was the rock ‘em sock ‘em robots. My brother and I would play for hours, arguing who won each match debate and how the other one rigged our robot. Even the robust plastic fighters were red and blue! I don’t know much about Mattel’s political preference, but its definitely not subtle whatever it is.
I was watching Letterman or Conan O’Brien and I saw McCain and Obama action figures. Turns out, its a real thing, for a mere $20 you can support your favorite candidate with a stylish novelty action figure to cherish the memory of your vote for him.
Then I thought, why can’t we forget about being subtle with our toys, drop the conventions, and just make rock ‘em sock ‘em robots with our presidential candidates? There would be just as much outcry, controversy, and emotional baggage as before. Campaign laws can now be thrown out in favor of a Canadian referee. That seems like a much cheaper way to manage multi-million dollar campaigns.
Satire Alert! Satire Alert! Much of this post is using the literary device of sarcasm!
You’re ridiculous.
Also, thank you for posting the picture of the Obama action figure, because the McCain one should not be seen by those who do not possess an iron stomach. It’s creepy.
I have to ask though…why a Canadian referee?
I mean, I know you have a deep-rooted love for Canada, but…really?
For the record, I recived a stuffed Obama this past weekend as a gift from a friend. It resembles Bill Cosby more than its does Barack Obama… but whatev.
if bill cosby ran for public office his platform would be education, equal rights and kids saying the darndest things
Jell-O Pudding Pops
Trey….
The fact that the only thing you said was “Jell-O Pudding Pops” made me laugh so hard. Loved it. Thanks for that.
And Andrew, I think you should design these Rock ‘em Sock ‘em dolls :) Let me know when you’re done.
I agree with Stephanie I want one of these Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Politics ACTION FIGURES…not dolls.
haha.. my mistake Trey. “Action Figures” it is…
Yeah, steph, you didn’t have brothers did you? there’s a big difference.
I had stepbrothers! I just wasn’t raised with them…
And, for the record English, I did not play with dolls as a little girl. I played with Knex and art stuff! haha
Another sign of our degenerated age. A girl that doesn’t play with dolls will grow up a librul!! The horror!
Ian, I didn’t become a darn librul until I came to Harding…
hmm…
But the seeds were planted in your youth. The seeds were planted!
Stephanie WAS given the opportunity to play with dolls. I remember giving her a baby when she was one. She threw it over the railing! She’s always been good at letting us know what she thinks, verbally, nonverbally, from the right or from the left! Keep it up Steph! * I am nodding *
As a wise man once said, it is always good to just nod.
ha.