2 chapters across the catalog
A commercial for the "Chia Obama" collectible is analyzed as a potential distraction or spoof running on Fox News, specifically during Bill O'Reilly's program. The discussion covers the legality of using President Barack Obama's image for commercial products like "Yes We Candy" mints and action figures. A satirical proposal is made for an "Obama Marionette" toy that would allow users to act as Rahm Emanuel pulling the strings.
Media commentators, including those on Charlie Rose, have begun using the term "cult of personality" to describe the public's fervor for Barack Obama. The staged nature of his acceptance speech and the heavy-handed "spin" managed by advisors like David Axelrod are cited as evidence of a highly manufactured image. Comparisons are made to the 1988 Living Color song "Cult of Personality," which explores the dangers of charismatic leadership.
