Chia Obama

[bokelley]

So I was just watching some TV on the channel TLC. While I was watching this advertisement came on for Chia Obama. It is just like a Chia pet that I had when I was a kid, except that it is President Obama's head. I find this very strange. There is even two different faces you can get, deteremined or happy Obama. I thought this was a SNL skit at first. Anyone every seen this before? Here is the website, I had to google it to make sure it wasn't a fake.. But it is real, real and creepy.

http://chiaobama.com/

[MarissaNicole]

Very odd - do they have to have his permission or provide royalties since they are profiting on his likeness?

Do you really think people will buy this - I mean for something other than a gag gift?

(Thread hijack - did you make to STL safely - how do you like it?)

[PrincessFiona]

Well, they have had Chia Mr. T and Chia Bart Simpson...so...why not Chia Obama? LOL Anything for a buck. I'm sure the lawsuits will commence any minute now! LOL

Kris

PS Insomnia sucks. Did you know that Chia also makes The Clapper?

[Tenacious_D]

I guess since he is the first President that can grow a proper afro, it made sense to them

[scrub-jay]

Oh wow...slightly disturbing. Well, I can say, I can happily hold onto my wallet here, I am not the slightest bit tempted.

But it reminds me of the Obama-supporters I'd see on the news who literally had a shrine in their homes. Shirts, cups, knick-knacks, etc. I'm sure that is who this would be marketed to...but still...wow.

-C

[Momo]

I'm more along the lines of Danielle's train of thought: tacky and could be construed as racist... but I'll just leave it at moronic marketing

[alison]

I'm more along the lines of Danielle's train of thought: tacky and could be construed as racist... but I'll just leave it at moronic marketing

Ditto. So so tacky.

[GrayMatterWife]

Well, if they sell, at least he's finally contributing something to the economy.

Yea! to the free market. Maybe his economic advisors can take a lesson.

[DCJenn]

Not Funny.

Jenn

[Sheherezade]

I suppose it is the price of being a political figure. It reminds me of the Hillary Clinton nut cracker from a few seasons back. The market certainly got money out of making fun of GWB. Just think of the calendar revenues from all those GWB quotes!

Obviously, I'm not interested. I do think it comes off as more of an insult than an homage item. Except for the massive sales of memorabilia after this "historic election" moment, I think most of th items for sale that use a sitting political figure are meant as items of ridicule - not honor. I'm sure we can find Mark Sanford T- shirts now that didn't exist last month and I'm afraid to google for Sarah Palin stuff!

[alison]

I suppose it is the price of being a political figure. It reminds me of the Hillary Clinton nut cracker from a few seasons back. The market certainly got money out of making fun of GWB. Just think of the calendar revenues from all those GWB quotes!

Obviously, I'm not interested. I do think it comes off as more of an insult than an homage item. Except for the massive sales of memorabilia after this "historic election" moment, I think most of th items for sale that use a sitting political figure are meant as items of ridicule - not honor. I'm sure we can find Mark Sanford T- shirts now that didn't exist last month and I'm afraid to google for Sarah Palin stuff!

I don't know if he should have to pay the price of being a political figure when it comes to poking fun at his appearance.

What comes out of their mouths is fair game, I would say.

[bokelley]

I thought it was kinda disrespectful. But after the things we say about politicians, I guess nothing surprises me anymore.

Oh and we did get all moved in, and I LOVE St. Louis!!

[radwife]

I think I might need to pick one up for the Christmas white elephant gift exchange!

[Chrisada]

Walgreens has pulled them from their stores.

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/200...llgreens-pull/

[bokelley]

I wonder how many more will follow?