From TheSockObama.com:
TheSockObama™ is hot, hot, HOT on the campaign trail and needs your support more than ever. America’s love affair with TheSockObama™ deepens with only a few months to go before the election, so we can’t waste any time.
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Prop him up, pose him, squeeze him. Take him with you everywhere you go.
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TheSockObama™ is born and raised in the United States of America.He proudly stands 16" tall and displays his run for Presidential Candidate on his lapel.
TheSockObama™ is made with high quality knit materials to capture the nostalgic look of the Sock Monkey that we all know and love.
Staying true to his root, he is hand stuffed with just enough filling to give him a firm, but huggable feel. The removable suit jacket offers two looks for this future President - All Business or Hands On.
Price: $29.99 USD
plus $7.95 Shipping and Handling
(Continental U.S.)
Utah residents add 6.85% sales tax
Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for delivery
Granted, sock monkeys are an established stuffed animal genre, but I find portraying Obama as a monkey seems somewhat offensive, especially considering that he's the first African American Major Party Nominee and there's a (racist) history of comparing black people to monkeys...hmm.
1 comment:
You are NOT the only one who objects! I think your comments are very astute! Mom
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