This is the new logo for the 2008 GOP Convention:
Bloggers are universally panning it. Among the comments:
It’s blue, first off, which seems like a weird fit considering that’s the Democrats’ color. Furthermore, it is Republicans themselves who push the idea of red vs. blue polarization.
The elephant looks like it is trippin’ balls on drugs. The stars in the eyes are a pretty clear symbol of intoxication, and it’s rearing wildly about in the air. Bloggers have mentioned the ‘prison stripes’ on its back as well, which is an odd choice considering the amount of Republican congressmen that went to jail this year. They even have mocked the infamous ‘Larry Craig wide stance’ which the elephant clearly appears to be taking. I would take it a step further and say it looks like the elephant is sticking its tail up its own ass.
2 Comments
October 4, 2007 at 6:23 pm
Yeah, this logo is ugly. First, why is it blue? Because when I first saw it, I immediately thought Democrat. Second, the bold, red 2008 throws everything off. Third, I imagine the creator was trying to invoke the image of a flag with the stripes and the star, but its backwards. I wonder how much this person got paid.
October 11, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Speaking of Republicans, I am so pissed about this Clarion Ledger story.
http://clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071011/SPECIAL02/710110393
These people wouldnt know accurate reporting if it kissed them in the mouth. Basically they stratify Black folks along class lines without truly examining the REASONS why Black Mississippians would vote Democrat after Barbour’s term.
The quote we get from a woman who says she’s always voted Democrat doesn’t go anywhere!
Then we are left with Peoples and Hayes-Anthony (who yougottaeaters will recognize) who are portrayed as professional upwardly mobile socialites. HOGWASH (as my mama says)!!!!
No one is arguing that Black Republicans do not exist (especially when it is financially advantageous to do so **hint hint**) but are you kidding me with this story.
Clarion Ledger, you have to do better.