When I was much younger, I used to swear that I would never lament the wicked and sorry ways of the younger generation the way everyone over 40 bemoaned that my generation was heading straight for hell in a row boat. I lied. I find myself constantly lamenting the state of today's youth. However, I've decided to repent and take to higher ground, and it's all because of Paris Hilton. I confess that I have never been a fan of Paris Hilton; however, I now realize that Paris was not looking for a 53-year-old woman to hang with her at the club. She probably never knew and didn't care that I wasn't a fan. Nonetheless, I'm sorry Paris for my harsh words. I did stupid stuff when I was young too, and I'm only grateful that there wasn't a crowd of people following me around with a camera while I did it. Regardless of your misbegotten past, you have redeemed yourself in my eyes.
Just in case you've been in a remote part of the Sahara without access to any media, let me provide you with a little background. Senator McCain and his campaign made a lot of noise about Senator Obama's alleged lack of foreign policy experience, suggesting that he lacked the knowledge and skills to be viewed credibly as a leader by the leadership of foreign governments around the world. They challenged Obama to go abroad and suggested that if he did so, he would be revealed to be unprepared to face a world stage. Well, Senator Obama took the challenge, went overseas, and...well let's just say, he went, he saw, and he conquered. Crowds in the hundreds of thousands cheered him, heads of state welcomed him, the foreign press reported him to be knowledgeable and personable, and favorably compared him to other great statesmen in history who preceded him.
Senator McCain's camp was displeased. That displeasure was expressed with a little video that chides Obama for being nothing more than an international celebrity, incapable of doing more than smile and wave. To hammer home the point, the video pictures Brittney Spears, followed by Paris Hilton, and then that fluffy celebrity, Barack Obama. Unlike some of the bizarre attacks on Obama, this one is not from some fringe group; the closing voice-over and tag-line say it all, "I'm John McCain and I approve this message."
I'm going to reveal something that may shock some of you; I laughed so hard when I saw this video that I gave myself the hiccups. Can you spell d-e-s-p-e-r-a-t-e, boys and girls? First, the McCain campaign said that Obama didn't have what it takes to be the representative of the free world, now their take is that he's too popular! Somebody in McCain's campaign not only smoked but inhaled--a lot! I can only assume that the ad is meant to be an attack on Senator Obama. Sorry, Senator McCain, but if I were you, I'd pimp slap whoever dreamed up the idea for this commercial. (BTW, check out an entertaining post about the video and other campaign matters on a journal, Skelligrants , that I recently started reading.)
Just when I thought that I was all laughed out, I came across a response to the McCain campaign ad, not from Senator Obama, but from Paris Hilton. I laughed, I hiccuped, snorted and cried. I would have rolled on the floor but I didn't want to have to call Bob and announce, "I've fallen and I can't get up." I don't want to hear anyone say a single bad word about my new BFF ( best friend forever). Paris, you rock.
The following short (3 minutes) news video includes Paris' response video.
11 comments:
I love this I even added it to my blog as well. Paris has a brain! WHO KNEW?
I can't count the times I thought the right wing media did or said something so ridiculous I was ready for the peals of laughter to sound across the land. I couldn't believe Americans were buying this Reagan character wasn't a befuddled idiot, my jaw still drops at every news conference of the Chimp-in-Chief.
The attack machine is not stupid. They're not trying to convince the Sheria's or Marc's of America. They're trying to get that blue-collar swing voter who needs to find some rationale for voting against Obama other than the real reason--because he's black. That's he's "just a celebrity" may seem an absurd route of attack, but I don't think they would try it if their research didn't tell them it would get them some traction. Be dismissive at your peril.
OK so now Paris Hilton is funny and makes sense. What universe am I now living in? I'm thinking there should be a series of ads with Ms. Hilton (who really is one of my most unfavorite people on Earth) and her running mate, Britney Spears.
The best part of this is that McCain was quoted today that he thought the ad was funny. He completely doesn't get that the ad rips him. Good thing this country would never elect a clueless president...oh wait, never mind. Well at least they would never re-elect a clueless president...damn!
Thanks for the shout-out. I appreciate it.
Yes, we've all done things we look back on and blush when we were younger. Me? Dancing on a podium semi naked at the biggest gay club in Europe wearing disco shorts and a head band (winces as I write). In those days, they were lining up for..., Well, I'll leave that to your imagination ;-)
As for Paris? I hate the cult of celeberity, but seeing as the clip of her was outside Burger King in Leicester square in London and then her own video. LOVED it. She's not daft as a brush after all.
Oh and she had a point on the off shore drilling funding renewable enrergy too. Maybe she should run for President, after all, anyone's gotta be better than Bush!
Okay, so maybe I have been out in that Sahara sun too long. Truthfully, I get so tired of listening to the " don't vote for him, look what he said,did,thinks" crap on TV, that I tune out by not turning it on. So, I pretty much missed this whole Paris Hilton comparison. And yes, I'm ROFLMAO!
There are times when I think that the world is "going to hell in a handbasket" at the thoughts of turning the running of it over to the youth of today. And then there are glimpses of intelligence, compassion, and integrity from some very unlikely "youngsters" that makes me pay closer attention. Maybe it'll be okay after all-and if this is not true, don't burst my little bubble.
Who knew there was that much of a brain hiding behind that fluffy blonde hair! (sorry, bad stereotype) I second-Paris, You Rock!
:) Leigh
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We must have been in the same room cause I laughed so hard when I first saw the ad tears rolled from my eyes. Mc Cain is trying to have it both ways but can't. Go see the world young man and learn something. The world embraced him tightly and it upset the McCain camp. so, the experienced ole man came back with a seriously childish reponse upon seeing Obama's success.
How very sad.
Spencer
Loved it! I saw it on the news yesterday, just a glimpse of the ending. I had not seen the McCain video, so I was wondering what was going... glad you brought this up. If, as makemarc says, McCain's researchers really thought this strategy would work on the blue collar workers... we are doomed! But only if the blue collar workers would readily buy into that mode of thinking. My husband is a blue collar worker.... and from what I hear him saying, McCain is not their candidate of choice! Not even their union supports him. Way to go, Paris! Great campaign video... I agree, Sheria, one good and responsible deed can redeem a misadventurous soul for many careless and stupid deeds in this life! bea
What a bumer When I got to the video it said it was no longer available !! so will never know what Paris said boo hoo....sorr I was not in before however had puter probs and had to call the 'puter Dr. more expeses I cpuld ill afford...never mind back up and running again and I am trying to keep up with my friends.. Oh how I do love your writing....keep it going
Love Sybil xx
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I'd heard about the Paris response but hadn't seen it yet. I never thought I'd say this, but I give her a bit of grudging respect! That was quite funny. "See ya at the debate, bitches." HA! Who would have thought?
Beth
ah, if only they would tend to the grass on their side of the fence....
gina
Manners, she has: "Thanks white-haired dude" hey the girl grew up on Mt Olympus what do folks expect? Least she laughs at herself, which is more than that white-haired due can. He doesn't even see his own punchline coming! lol CATHY
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