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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61. FUNNY!!!!!
NOT F-U-N-N-Y!!!
I dunno, seems a little bit of both.
rj at 6:55PM on Jun 14th 2007
62. I think Obama will say whatever it takes to get people to vote for him.He is no different that any other politician.He will prove to be full of sh*t also,which again,makes him no different that any other politician.Watch out.He may appoint Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton to some position.Then it's straight downhill like a damn rollercoaster on it's way to hell.
rodney at 6:55PM on Jun 14th 2007
63. mega hottie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sdfghj at 6:56PM on Jun 14th 2007
64. I guessing she is betting on this swill being used during his campaign.
rodney at 6:56PM on Jun 14th 2007
65. I'd hop on THAT in a heartbeat!
Ed at 6:57PM on Jun 14th 2007
66. I think it's funny how seriously people can take a video that's pretty obviously meant to be... well... funny. Am I the only one who heard the crew crack up at the end...? I doubt the people involved in making it were really trying to do it for or against anyone and were just having a good time making it.
And since I'm just throwing opinions around anyway, I'd also bet that the only reason the video is getting as much attention as it is (even from the people who claim to hate it), is because the singer is so good looking...
paledrgn at 6:57PM on Jun 14th 2007
67. How hilarious, what's sad is not some spoofed video, but that there are actually so many uninformed voters in this country that you'd even support this idiot. Ask the people of his home state, he's done nothing for them. This is 2007 people isn't it time you all started reading up on the candidates before you make a decision to support someone, read about what their track records are, where they stand on major issues, how they'll help this country that's in such a state of crisis? All of you that are so outraged over this stupid little video should be more upset with yourselves for being so stupid.
Oh well, guess it's proven true once again
"They can find a cure for polio, but they sure can't find a cure for stupid."
Carole at 6:57PM on Jun 14th 2007
68. Are we voting for that? sex sale!!! I guess in this country :( Sad really sad...get a fu*king life.
j at 7:00PM on Jun 14th 2007
69. I think you rock Obamagirl! But I won't be voting for Obama.
kmaudej at 6:58PM on Jun 14th 2007
70. it's crap plain and simple.She needs to get her GED and Obama needs a one way ticket to the Twilight Zone.
rodney at 6:59PM on Jun 14th 2007
71. Why is this being taken seriously? Yeah she could have slipped into some more clothes but otherwise it was funny and amusing. And there is no law against making a song video to support a candidate. Obama even asked how to encourage young voters to vote on elections and youtube and myspace is the way to go. They're not my cup of tea personally but for the millions on myspace, you could win an election if the whole myspace website voted for you. So some of you need to chill!
claire at 10:12PM on Jun 14th 2007
72. Wow. This is a set up. I know it. I know it. Clinton she is trying to brush off another one of bills girl freinds on Obama now. Carefull Obama this could leave a stain on your reputation.
Robert the Bruce at 6:59PM on Jun 14th 2007
73. Let's face it He will get votes,but not for the right reasons.
rodney at 7:01PM on Jun 14th 2007
74. That was interesting. Can you imagine someone doing that back in 2004 for Bush? I didn't think so! Perhaps Bill Clinton can think of some similar type campaign for his wife Hilary, herself a democratic candidate for President. Forget that idea, Bill would have the young woman in some secluded place all to himself!
Jeff at 7:03PM on Jun 14th 2007
75. Youtube is more like a Boobtube for some people.
rodney at 7:02PM on Jun 14th 2007