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sarah palin a gold mine for internet humor
Published Oct. 7, 2008
We have to thank the John McCain and the Republican Party for giving us the greatest source of Vice President humor since Dan Quayle. In fact, Sarah Palin has single-handedly made 'Saturday Night Live' worth watching again, thanks to Tina Fey's babbling, wide-eyed impression of the Republican VP candidate.
But shows like 'SNL' and 'The Daily Show' aren't the only outlets reaping the comedic benefits of Palin's folksy "charm." The Internet is ripe with parodies and satirical takes on the VP candidate's interview performances, lack of foreign policy experience, and level of religious fervor.
The InterviewPalin site automatically generates random responses to questions in her trademark incoherent manner -- filled with political buzzwords, non-sequiturs, and thought fragments. RemixSarahPalin.com asks you to "help Sarah make sense" by remixing the audio of her responses from interviews and the debate.
Less interactive, but no less hilarious, is the mock Facebook profile posted at the Holy Taco humor blog. The great Photoshop job spoofs her lack of foreign policy experience (her 'Where I've Been' application lists only Alaska), her religious beliefs (she belongs to the group 'Evolution Shmevolution'), and her interview with Katie Couric (added Couric as a friend, only to remove her three hours later). Our favorite joke though is the wall comment from Jesus who proclaims, "You like me. We get it."
There are other great details in the fake profile check it out, but be warned it's not safe for work. [From: Telegraph]
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GOLO member since July 29, 2007
October 7, 2008 11:20 p.m.
"Have you not heard? McCain has done several himself, mostly on the foreign policy that he is an "expert" on."
That's a laugh - not as many as Obama.
GOLO member since April 29, 2008
October 7, 2008 10:16 p.m.
GOLO member since October 7, 2007
October 7, 2008 8:41 p.m.
Though I agree that it is unnecessary. After all, she seems perfectly capable of ruining her and McCain's chances without some evil satire to do it.
Political satire has been around since before the ancient Greeks - such as Μένιππος in 300BCE.
So lighten up. Without it, the election campaigns would be dull and wouldn't capture the public's attention.
GOLO member since October 7, 2007
October 7, 2008 8:40 p.m.
Yes, could easily be the Rush 'neocon' special as well. That's exactly what he does all of the time, hence being part of the problem and NEVER the solution (unless it's the 'final solution.')
Call them out on it and they're suddenly whining little 'victims.'
October 7, 2008 8:17 p.m.
GOLO member since January 3, 2008
October 7, 2008 8:16 p.m.
To me, it isn't Palin who comes out looking little. I'll add that to the Abortion stance of things I would change about my party. If the Democratic Party ever had an advantage, it was a reason to believe we held the moral high ground over the self-interest of the Republicans.
I have NO understanding of those of either party who like the photo-doctored pixs and school yard teasing and picking on of others, especially when there is so much logic to use in stating the case for each.
GOLO member since January 20, 2008
October 7, 2008 8:09 p.m.
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October 7, 2008 7:55 p.m.
October 7, 2008 7:34 p.m.
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October 7, 2008 7:28 p.m.
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