Do you think that this product is funny, or is it offensive? Cast your vote now!
First of all, I would like to make sure that everybody knows that I am approaching this post from a completely neutral political point of view. I am not trying to poke fun or be disrespectful. I honestly want to know what people think of this product. I thought at first that it was a joke, but I checked and it is on Amazon and other sites for purchase. You can see the product/watch the commerical here, and please do so before you read my questions below (and, also, if you have bought this, I apologize, I'm not trying to make fun of anybody):
https://www.chiaobama.com/flare/next
Okay, now, honestly, what do you think of this thing? Do you think it expresses patriotism and support for the President as the commercial suggests, or do you think that it is disrespectful or making him into a joke?
When I first saw this, I assumed it was a joke. Can a product really be a sign of respect and support if people can see it and laugh and automatically think that people are kidding and making fun of the President? What did you think when you first saw it? If I didn't tell you that it was real beforehand, and someone just e-mailed it to you, would you think they were kidding? I think that people who dislike the President are probably just as likely to buy this as people who do like him...it'd either be a symbol of pride or a gag gift. If you saw this in someone's home, would your first thought be, "This person must really like Obama", or "This person must be making fun of Obama"? Do you find this offensive? Do you find it funny? And, I don't want to cross any boundaries here, but does anyone else think that this thing seems slightly racist in some way? What do you think Obama thinks or feels about this chia pet? Do you think he's flattered, or somewhat disturbed about it? How would you feel if you were made into a chia pet? Would people be teasing you or honoring you?
I wonder if they are going to start making lots of president chia pets now. "And now introducing our new President Products! Includes Chia Washington, Chia Lincoln, Chia Roosevelt, Chia Kennedy, and, just to be really random, Chia Taft! Order yours today! Be on the lookout for new Chia Presidents soon!"
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when i first saw it i laughed! I dont think its out of much disrespect or to express patriotism in the president. its simply a novelty item, another product of american goods. If obama were to see it, he would indeed laugh as well!
ReplyDeleteif i was made a chia pet, it wouldn't bother me in any way. =/
sounds like there making fun of him. and the fact is i think its absolutley obsurd. ( spelled that wrong it think)
ReplyDeleteisnt he supposed to be a symbol that any one no matter the color of your skin you can do anything if your willing to work hard and what now.
honestly i had somthing going with this but i tottaly lost my train of thought. either way i think its retarded