The Internet works in mysterious ways. I was looking at Andrew Sullivan's site this morning and came across this funny fake-ad/music video. Though fans of Barack Obama's, the video's makers -- a Temple University undergrad, a 32-year old ad executive, and an aspiring actress -- are not affiliated with Barack's campaign, and just did it for humorous effect. Have a gander:
No comment from Obama's camp. The video's producer, Ben Relles, said he's had no contact with the Obama campaign, but adds, "We hope it helps him, though." To my mind, this is the funniest political spoof in ages. Best passage of the song:
"you're into border security/let's break this border between you and me/ universal health care reform/it makes me warm."
The Web is increasingly populated by these kinds of viral videos, and the thing about viruses is that you never know how they'll mutate. Weigh in. Does this parody help or hurt Mr. Obama?
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16. I is happy dey gots a womanz on dem Obama ads so I writ dis poem "fried chicken,watermelon,cadillac car, we aint as dumb as you think we is" ax me nice an i writ som mo
steve gibson at 12:09AM on Jun 18th 2007
17. Well, I'm sorry but I have to disagree with many of you. I liked the video and I think it should be an advertisement on TV. I personally think this could help Obama's case. Hey like the video said: "B to the A to the R-A-C-K O-B-A-M-A...Barack Obama!!" My only critique against the video is that it fails to express everything else Obama stands for.
More over, I am tired of having rich, white, males governing this country, why can't people take the video for what it is: a glorification of Obama's candidacy, not a mockery of a presidential candidate. Vote for someone who you think will make a difference in this country.
Alena at 2:00PM on Jun 18th 2007
18. To Alena: The woman being paid to be ObamaGirl is not to blame but the the video in the context of a presidential election is sexist and can not exist without Barack Obama allowing it. The makers plan to use ObamaGirl much more and "Use" is the best word to describe it. There is documented evidence Barack Obama is racist against Hispanics but until he denounces further use of women for political gain Barack Obama in the race to become president certainly is sexist as well.
Chaos45i at 6:27PM on Jun 18th 2007
19. Chaos, I think you stop and actually think for a second before you try to impede your ill-founded opinion on others. How does this video, in any sense, make Obama sexist? Do you think the campaign camps have anything to do with SNL skits made about candidates? NO! In this case, I'm sure the camp had even less say in whether or not this video be released, because it was made on the internet. Perhaps your political opinion is blinding your common sense.
WinfredTheGent at 8:42PM on Jun 19th 2007
20. I also said Barack Obama is Racist against Hispanics which only need to be investigated. Today on Super Tuesday Barack Obama dodged Chris Matthew's question on fighting for Civil Rights and Barack Obama has already comprimised on Race Equality in Illinois where Barack Obama said he loves a good fight. I have been calling Barack Obama a racist and invite him to sue if I’m acting in bad faith. I say there is a reason a former civil rights attorney does not run for president with civil rights as a main issue and if you are a Hispanic American from the state of Illinois this concerns you. It can be verified having already been placed on repeated formal notice Barack Obama has taken no action to stop or even call for any investigation into IDHR & EEOC’s discriminatory practices that mistreat, harm , and prevent Illinois Hispanic American complainants from fairly & fully exercising their legal right to assert the exact same claim of discrimination based on RACE that other nonHispanics are allowed to by IDHR & EEOC. There can be no dispute that since 2004 I was and still now am not being allowed to assert & memorialize a claim of discrimination based on RACE on formal official “IDHR & EEOC” charges of discrimination with IDHR & EEOC focusing instead on manipulating the charging process by IDHR & EEOC repeatedly pressuring me to sign (upon threat of dismissing my charges) only IDHR & EEOC prepared “IDHR & EEOC” charges of discrimination in which IDHR & EEOC never memorialized my clear unambiguous claim of discrimination based on RACE that I have always maintained against Hormel Foods Corporation & UFCW since 2004. Even to date IDHR & EEOC have not provided me any state law or state rule and/or federal law or federal rule that excludes and/or prohibits any Illinois Hispanic American citizen from asserting and memorializing a claim of discrimination based on RACE on formal official “IDHR & EEOC” charges of discrimination at the agency IDHR and/or at the agency EEOC. Despite bringing this to Barack Obama’s attention Barack Obama and his office having full knowledge and understanding has continued to ignore the fact that I, one of his Illinois Hispanic American constituents, is unlawfully being treated unequally by IDHR & EEOC. IDHR & EEOC (For instance but not limited to) has attempted to dissuade me, an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, from filing charges, misrepresenting facts in the public record, and IDHR & EEOC is excluding & denying me , an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, a fair & full opportunity to memorialize my assertion of discrimination based on RACE on formal official “IDHR & EEOC” charges during the charge process without IDHR & EEOC ever providing in a clear straightforward honest manner an actual written legal justification that shows under what actual discriminatory Illinois law and/or federal law allows IDHR & EEOC to exclude any Illinois Hispanic American citizen from fairly & fully exercising their legal right to assert the exact same claim of discrimination based on RACE that other nonHispanics are allowed to & enjoy as matter of record at IDHR & EEOC. As a result of Barack Obama’s failure to insure that his Illinois Hispanic American constituents are not being prevented from fairly & fully exercising their legal right to assert discrimination based on RACE at the agencies IDHR & EEOC and Barack Obama’s failure to even call for an investigation to immediately redress this serious matter Barack Obama is effectively aiding and abetting Race discrimination, obstructing justice, and shielding Hormel Foods Corporation & UFCW from ultimately being held accountable for Hormel Foods Corporation and UFCW (for instance but not limited to) violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by subjecting me an Illinois Hispanic American citizen to discrimination based on RACE. The fact and truth of the matter is Barack Obama can not deny that I one of his constituents, an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, brought to his attention that there is substantial evidence about IDHR & EEOC interfering with my right for an investigation into my claim of discrimination based on RACE against Hormel Foods & UFCW from ever being conducted to date. Because I , an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, have the audacity to believe I am equal under the Laws of the United States Of America I refuse to believe IDHR & EEOC, Hormel Foods Corporation & UFCW (Despite Barack Obama’s inaction) are above the law and will not ultimately be held accountable for the above mentioned actions.
Chaos45i at 12:38AM on Jun 20th 2007
21. Very catchy tune! Hmmmm, anyone know where i can order one of those cute, "Barak Obama" t-shirts??
B to the A to the R-A-C-K-O-B-A-M-A 2008!
susie at 5:44AM on Jun 20th 2007
22. WELCOME tot he MTV GENERATION! SCOOT OVER BOYS Were playing now!
M at 7:16AM on Jun 20th 2007
23. People take themselves way too seriously. The amount of hatred and paranoia expressed by certain individuals here is staggering. I hope someday you realize the person that you need to work on is YOURSELF! This country needs fewer ignorant and hateful people! LOOK AT YOURSELF!!!!!!! (Please.)
Laurel at 7:21AM on Jun 20th 2007