A new grassroots political movement has been initiated: Brad Pitt for New Orleans mayor. It all started when a Tulane University professor made a list of why Brad Pitt should be the next mayor for the city. And what did this spark, aside from word-of-mouth spreading throughout the city? Political schwag of course! The city began producing “Brad [...]
Posted on August 14th, 2009 by PoliticalSchwagCollector
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According to CNN, a recent Gallup poll indicates that 50% of Americans are dissatisfied with President Obama’s stance on health care reform, compared with 44% percent who approve. This dissatisfaction is starting to be seen in the schwag world, with snarky bumper stickers like the above. If opponents really want to make a point about [...]
Posted on July 23rd, 2009 by PoliticalSchwagCollector
Filed under: Barack Obama, political satire | 1 Comment »
Among all the controversy that has encompassed Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, businesses are still trying to grasp consumers’ attention with political promotional products. This cartoon animation on the Spirit Airlines website seems to have a connection with the nomination, as the judge “Ochita Suprema” could be representing the real Sonia Sotomayor. [...]
Posted on June 30th, 2009 by PoliticalSchwagCollector
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(Via: Joe Heller)
This election has seen a hullabaloo of catchphrases—the infamous mentioning of mavericks, yes we can’s, and you betcha’s. So what do we do now that the election is over??!
We can continue to read political cartoons. Political cartoons are a fun, satirical, and artistic means of disseminating opinions!
Need a fun and unique promotional [...]
Posted on November 6th, 2008 by PoliticalSchwagCollector
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Firstly, I would like to say ‘Kudos’ to the comedic ingenuity of Lil’ Bush’s creator, Donick Cary, for the Comedy Central animated series. The show basically plays on the creator’s jovial and satirical perspective of how George W. Bush developed in elementary school to become the kind of president he is today. Lil’ Bush [...]
Posted on September 18th, 2008 by PoliticalSchwagCollector
Filed under: Funny Stuff, George W. Bush, Republican, political apparel, political satire | 2 Comments »
Some say the waffle mix called “Obama Waffles” is a racist caricature and others think it’s a harmless and humorous political satire. I think this promotional item might be referring to an Obama quote, “Why can’t I just eat my waffles,” a reply he gave a reporter who interrupted his breakfast with numerous questions. [...]
Posted on September 18th, 2008 by PoliticalSchwagCollector
Filed under: 2008 Election, Barack Obama, Funny Stuff, political satire | No Comments »
