Is this over the top?

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Last night I saw a commercial on TV for "Obama 100 day commemorative shoes"! I have never in my 39 years heard of any president having so much praise lavished on him by the media.

Is this over the top politically or is this just a bunch of commercialized leeches looking to make a buck off a historical event? And what about the dolts who actually buy this kind of crap? The shoes actually had Obama's likeness on the sole and the sides, with little Obama shoe laces. "Order now and you'll get this authentic Obama commemorative basketball free!" 
I kid you not. That's what the ad said.

Please, without liberal or conservative bias, what's the deal? Am I crazy or what? Have we really gotten in such a condition that we would resort to something this tacky & materialistic?
Or am I just off base here?

Witchy · Accepted Answer

What is "over the top" is that people are buying this stuff.  The thing that I thought was over the top was the painting that is displayed in NYC's Central Station (a public place)
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Most-Emailed-Photos-television-commercials/ss/1756/im:/090424/480/d945ae02a71641db91b150590a2be036/
That's over the top!!!!!

At this point, nothing will surprise me.

itsamini1 · Answer

They actually had a likeness on the sole...if this for Republicans so they can walk on him?

I wonder does Obama get a cut of the proceeds?

We have a "celebrity" for a President, it is sad the direction this country is heading.  Next thing you know we will have a reality show in the White House.

William K · Answer

I really don't think I can comment on this without being called a racist, so I wont. I believe you though, lol. I have seen some crazy ****.

Great comment right below mine...I would give it a thumbs up if I could.

Griggnax · Answer

Somebody's going to make a million dollars from those shoes.  Wish I would have thought of it.

Isn't capitalism great?!

Croaker · Answer

you can order on line a W doll in flight suit...or a W gnome with a US flag and in camouflage.  of course my personal favorite is the Hillary Nut cracker.

over the top?  yea

http://www.amazon.com/George-Bush-Action-Figure-Flight/dp/B0006FU99G
http://www.bushgnome.com/detail.html#a

RIP Lux Interior · Answer

Sweet... now I can wear my Obama shoes while I eat off my Obama plate.

This is GREAT!!!!

truth seeker · Answer

since there was no such commercial, it would appear that you are crazy.

Holy Cow! · Answer

Are you kidding me?

I'm wearing mine right now!

Craftsman of Words · Answer

Yes it is weird.

Kai Perrigo · Answer

wow that is wierd your not crazy

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