A Temple undergraduate singer and lyricist, a thirtysomething ad executive, and a voluptuous actress/model walk into New York City. It's either the setup to a joke or it's the setup to this joke: a slow-jam spoof that celebrates the masculine (and political) charms of Illinois Senator Barack Obama, complete with double-entendre lyrics and outfits to match. This new brand of viral creativity, or rather the new viral distribution model that helps popularize old forms of creativity, raises many important questions, including this one: Was R. Kelly busy?
The "Vote Different" Hillary video was the first real viral success of the '08 campaign seaon. You can see it below:
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Posted Jun 14th 2007 10:23AM by Ben Greenman
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16. I love it!
Ellenwood GA
Dwayne at 1:57PM on Jun 14th 2007
17. I love it!
Ellenwood GA
Dwayne at 1:56PM on Jun 14th 2007
18. It's obviously meant to be funny. And it is kinda funny, though it makes me a little uncomfortable as a woman. Wonder how his wife feels? It might have made her laugh and want to punch the girl at the same time. LOL
verily at 1:57PM on Jun 14th 2007
19. Harmless stuff. Obama should be flattered. He may not have any realistic chance to win the '08 election, but at least he can parlay his fame into some extra lovin.
carlton wilson at 1:57PM on Jun 14th 2007
20. You all are GAY!!!...and might I add that you have no sense of humor.
Blah-Blah at 2:01PM on Jun 14th 2007
21. that individual isn't even qualified for the position he now has, and presidential qualities???get serious voters. Let this person fade into yon shadows!!
Richardo at 7:10AM on Jun 17th 2007
22. No one wants to vote for Obama because he is black. Who wants some big nigga hoe as Prez???? nasty ole blacky
hahaeww at 11:35PM on Jun 14th 2007
23. omg...i totally whish this girl was singing about me. look at her...shes so bootylicious and hot...hell ya obama.
gdog at 3:17PM on Jun 14th 2007
24. This is trashy and low-class advertisement. Such embarassing representation of the Democratic party and disrespectful to Obama's wife/family.
Dabney at 3:56PM on Jun 14th 2007
25. If Obama were white this video would not exist.
Hammy at 4:07PM on Jun 14th 2007
26. wow, people seriously need to get a sense of humor. u guys are taking it way more seriously then what it really is. anyway, i think its funny and he should be flattered.
nykayla13 at 4:18PM on Jun 14th 2007
27. Personally, I think its distasteful and disrespectful. How come she had to choose the only black man who may actually have a shot at the white house? This kinda crap makes that 80% of the population, who do not think for themeselves, start thinking things like, "there may be something behind all this...?" Therefore its hard to take him serious... Thus, why vote for him...I dunno, I personally think the people behind this girl and video are republicans.
j to the k at 4:21PM on Jun 14th 2007
28. Why do people continually try to undermine the best efforts of our leaders. They should be treated with dignity. This display has no place on the national stage...people really need to get over themselves. I would imagine if anyone besides the women involved in this played a behind the scenes part it is Hillary.
Jane at 7:26PM on Jun 14th 2007
29. It's SO easy to tell who the Repukelicans are on this topic. "Outrageous" "Illegal" "Sleaze". Keep cryin about the fact that YOUR party is ousted and the Democrats are moving in. No one likes a Sore Loser. As for the Video, I think it was great. Anyone who took it seriously should probably watch the ENTIRE video. But I have to agree that it DID bring more attention to Barak. Not that he needs the help. He IS the most honest candidate that has run in a LOOOOOOOOONG time. Maybe this "Sally" chick who thinks that the Dems use the Oval Office inappropriately should be reminded of...Oh..I dunno...JFK MAYBE? Or better yet, lets keep the Sex out of the Oval Office and just let the PERV Repulicans keep molesting the MALE PAGES? Yeah, MUCH better to be a Repukelican. HA HA.
Steve at 12:26AM on Jun 15th 2007
30. lighten up people.
mona at 6:40PM on Jul 10th 2007