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2012 / Retail Bootleg Obama Merchandise: An Appreciation
Posted by Paul Constant on Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 7:58 AM
I love this button so much, but I do have to admit that the analogy doesn't quite work. If there's a Batman and Robin in this race, it's probably the quarter-billionaire and his youthful-looking carny freak sidekick. But I'll let it slide, because Biden in a Robin suit is undeniably funny. Three out of four stars.
I do not hide the fact that I am a Peanuts fan, and Linus is my absolute favorite. I do think that Linus would be an Obama fan; I think Romney's plastered-on smile would strike Linus as insincere, and sincerity is very important to him. Romney's nervous energy would make him nervous, and when Linus gets nervous, he gets frazzled. So, good work, bootleggers! You captured the spirit of the intellectual property you're pirating, which is very difficult to do. Four out of four stars!
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