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iPhone 3G Parody Commercial Worth a Look

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments

I’m stuck in a long-term commitment with my wireless carrier and can’t afford to switch to an Apple iPhone. After watching the iPhone 3G parody video below from The Soup, maybe I don’t really want to switch after all.

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DNC Gift Shop Offers New Election-Year Items

July 4th, 2008 · No Comments

In the video below, the latest video direct from the DNC Gift Shop (via Bruce Chapman Productions), several products are unveiled for the first time. Among them is a never-before-seen photo of John McCain as a prisoner of war inside the “Hanoi Hilton.” The photo, from Gen. Wesley Clark’s private collection, shows how Republican nominee [...]

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Audio of Politically-Incorrect Game Show Offered

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Politics is everywhere, but have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch a television game show full of political questions and answers that are politically incorrect? Bruce Chapman has, and the result is a humorous audio parody he calls, “The $25,000 Triangle.” To listen to it, click here and enjoy!

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Parody Video Offers Surprises from ‘DNC Gift Shop’

April 3rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Based on the idea that it’s just not fair that Republican John McCain can save his campaign contributions for the general election while Democrat presidential contenders Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns must spend their money fighting each other, a group of true-blue American patriots have opened up the “DNC Gift Shop.” That’s the message [...]

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Hillary’s ‘Open Letter to Barack Obama’ Hillarious

December 12th, 2007 · No Comments

It’s rare for me to publish two posts on the same day that reference someone else’s creativity. Today is one of those days.This morning, I highlighted a Lee Stranahan video in my post, Parody Video Describes Mike Huckabee Opponents. Now, I highlight another one — and there are several — in the form of a [...]

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Headline Inspires Mitt Romney Song Parody

December 3rd, 2007 · 6 Comments

MittWatch: I Am Mormon, Hear Me Roar That headline appeared above an article about Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney published today at The Bostonist. Inspired by it, I drafted new parody lyrics to the chart-topping song made famous by Helen Reddy in 1972. They appear below: Copyright © 2007 Bob McCarty, L.L.C. All rights reserved. [...]

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Backers of Non-Existent Band Offer Swag Online

November 7th, 2007 · No Comments

On the heels of British rock group Radiohead’s release of music to fans via free downloads, others are bucking music industry traditions in another revolutionary way. Backers of the non-existent group, RODEOHEAD, are making merchandise bearing its logo (left) available to people who think they might possibly become fans at some point in the future. [...]

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