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Tasteless? Yes! Gut-busting hilarious? Also Yes!!
OK, I hesitated posting this YouTube video because of the potential disrespect to Hillary supporters (most of whom I actually do respect and like), but this spoof is too funny and clever to pass up. Now, before you view the video, I have to post a disclaimer: in no way am I agreeing that Hillary = Hitler, and I also don't agree with the homophobic statements in the video (there, I think I've covered what I need to). Anyway, enjoy! ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Lstkiexhc
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Comments (21)
I cannot tell a lie. I followed the link. I laughed till I cried.
But there is a better way:
Follow this link:
http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/2008/05/please-help-hillary-stay-in-th.php
May 9, 2008 3:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
I know - I had tears rolling down my cheeks, and my husband (usually a pretty quiet guy) was absolutely in hysterics. It really is brilliant!
I have to say that I'm from NY and I don't want her to stay in the Senate - I will actively work for the person who challenges her seat in 2012. But I'll put up with her until then... ;)
May 9, 2008 3:55 PM | Reply | Permalink
God Bless you, Carol! This is true idealism. To keep her in NY - to save the rest of us!!!
I used to live there. You have no idea what a relief it was that when she ran for the Senate I did not have a terrible moral issue to face!
May 9, 2008 4:56 PM | Reply | Permalink
You know I laughed my arse off when I saw this yesterday. Yet, I have to also admit and not trying to sound to PC, but this is also the type of spoof that really sets the Clinton supporters off.
May 9, 2008 3:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
I know, which is why I really struggled since I saw it on whether to post it. But I think the sheer hilarity factor trumps everything else - it is really brilliant and if people can get past the visceral "oooh, that's really mean" thing they can find the humor in it. Some of the dialog (well, the subtitles) is priceless and it really is very well done!
May 9, 2008 4:03 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yes it's true, it does get them upset, but I think after Hillary's "whites like me" comments yesterday, we need a laugh.
May 9, 2008 7:05 PM | Reply | Permalink
Enjoy what? You should have a thought just a bit longer on that one Carol. But its friday so hey, what ever gets you going.
May 9, 2008 4:15 PM | Reply | Permalink
Gee, Louisville, how did I know you weren't going to like it?? ;)
May 9, 2008 4:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
Nary matters Friday ..past 4 already. Lets get to the bar..1st round on me...late
May 9, 2008 4:26 PM | Reply | Permalink
I'm there - second round on me!!! ;)
May 9, 2008 4:35 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yeah, typical hater stuff. Disclaimer first then post it anyway. Real mature.
And you wonder why you piss so many long time Democrats off?
May 9, 2008 4:30 PM | Reply | Permalink
All I can suggest is, lighten up and chill. Sorry you don't think it's funny, but it's already gotten over 75,000 views and if a lot of people didn't think that Clinton has run a horrible, nasty campaign there wouldn't be stuff out there like this.
And, for the record, I am a "long-time" Democrat as well - in fact, I am a lifetime Democrat. And I happen to think this is hilarious.
May 9, 2008 4:35 PM | Reply | Permalink
I'm really surprised. This has become a real circle jerk of hate here. Senator Obama would be really proud of you Carol. Classy
May 9, 2008 4:31 PM | Reply | Permalink
Destined to become a smash Broadway Musical.
Springtime for Hillary and her Balls, Many!
May 9, 2008 5:37 PM | Reply | Permalink
I saw it this morning from a link on some other website (forget where) and thought it was hysterical. And I'm also a lifelong Democrat and was, at one time, a Hillary supporter, though I did waffle a lot. Anyway, lighten up people. If you don't think it's funny, that's fine. But it obviously is meant in fun.
May 9, 2008 5:46 PM | Reply | Permalink
I saw that video before, albeit with different subtitles. Reductio ad Hitlerum is alive and well in the web:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYu68SHWh64
Warning - if you're a Dallas Cowboys fan, you may not want to click on the above link.
May 9, 2008 6:05 PM | Reply | Permalink
I thought it was hilarious, but I can see why you were reluctant to post it - still I'm glad you did
May 9, 2008 6:56 PM | Reply | Permalink
You could check out my own fake news satire - at
http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/2008/05/clinton-chews-off-own-leg.php
May 9, 2008 6:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
If Robot Chicken has taught me anything, it's that the only things that are tasteless are things that appeared at birth or as a result of an accident.
May 9, 2008 8:19 PM | Reply | Permalink
There was absolutely nothing funny about that video. Call me an old fashioned Jew, but there's nothing funny about comparing Hillary to Hitler.
Let me repeat: There's nothing funny about comparing Hillary to Hitler.
That you find it funny simply says that you've lost all perspective on her humanity. By doing so, you diminish your own.
As a fervent supporter of Obama, I renounce and repudiate this video and any other like-minded smears on Hillary.
May 9, 2008 9:01 PM | Reply | Permalink
And I suppose you felt that way about The Producers as well? After all, Mel Brooks lampooned Hitler in the movie to hilarious effect. Come on - I'm absolutely not minimizing the Holocaust or the suffering of 6 millions Jews, nor am I equating Hillary with Hitler, but this parody is really clever and very funny. I'm sorry, but finding humor in the most horrible situations is how many, many people have survived in this world. It's what makes us human.
May 9, 2008 10:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
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