Months ago, Obama Girl seductively sang about her love for the junior senator from Illinois. Now, a satirical video, loaded with sexual content, depicts young McCain supporters as inept, clumsy, and not worthy of dating.
Making matters worse, ABCNews.com not only reviewed the video, but also embedded it at its website despite the soundtrack including a vulgarity beginning with the letter "F".
I kid you not.
What follows are highlights of this article (sexual content below the fold, emphasis added throughout, h/t NBer Jeff Williams, picture courtesy ABCNews.com):
"Blue Balled" -- an edgy, video short distributed on YouTube and other Web sites this week -- has a simple message: If you vote Democrat, you are intellectual, hip and savvy. If you vote Republican, you are an untouchable -- bumbling, square and uptight.
Did we forget to mention that McCain's adoring fan knocked over his beer at the bar, offered his erstwhile one-night-stand a Johnny Walker Red and lined up his shoes at the bedroom door before jumping into the sack?
Nice imagery, dontcha think? Making matters worse, the piece was produced by TruthThroughAction.org, which:
...brings independent filmmakers together to create edgy online film and video content to support the Democratic Party, its issues and candidates.
By developing, funding, producing and distributing these high-quality projects, we’re working to ensure they win large, viral Internet audiences.
ABCNews.com continued:
Like the "Obama Girl" video, which spread virally last year, "Blue Balled" is intended to rally the indie community and young political activists to support the Democrats in November. The group plans to produce more than a dozen films of all genres, each with an "edge and a clever hook."
For those interested, here's the plot line:
A stunning 20-something woman hooks up with a seemingly innocent guy at a rowdy singles bar. Hot foreplay starts on the cab ride home and progresses into the bedroom.
That is until, while searching for a condom in the bedside table, she sees a photo signed "Thanks for your support!" from Republican candidate John McCain.
Horrified, she bolts, dropping her bag and spilling a campaign button on the sidewalk: "I only sleep with Democrats." The camera quickly cuts to a cool, bespectacled man with a donkey pin on his lapel. The couple's eyes lovingly lock.
Is this really the future of political activism? Assuming it is, will media fall over itself to report this video much as it did Obama Girl a year ago, which, by the way, has had almost 9 million views at YouTube?
Heaven help us.
In case your curiosity is getting the best of you, the video is available here.
As a post facto aside, what does it say about ABC News that it would post such a sexually charged video at its website?
After all, if you listen to the lyrics of the song playing in the background as the man enters his bedroom, you'll hear the following (h/t Seton Motley): "Patience is a virtue, but sex is so f*****g good."
Is this appropriate language in a video posted at the website of one of America's leading television news outlets? Isn't the entire content unacceptable inasmuch as it is promoting casual sex between strangers? At a news website?
In the end, it's one thing for ABCNews.com to review this piece. But, to embed it at its website is a tad unseemly.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.
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if it's the same "message"
June 12, 2008 - 14:59 ET by UndercoverConservativeon each and every film, the "I only sleep with democrats" meme, it is not "independent". It is propaganda, avertising, a targeted campaign designed from the outset to sell a certain product. If it were "independent" then they'd not be using the exact same meme.
Tho, if that's how they want to play it, I suggest McCain play the same game. Show all these effeminate girly-men and bring back the slogan "Where's the beef?"!
"to call an illegal immigrant an "undocumented alien" is the same as calling a streetcorner drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist".
The guy in the pic must
June 12, 2008 - 15:00 ET by mattmThe guy in the pic must like ugly women. Or maybe he likes certain types of men.
I also notice it makes no
June 12, 2008 - 15:19 ET by Hero SquadI also notice it makes no sexual preference in his Democrats.
*****
"People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
or Both!
June 12, 2008 - 21:10 ET by Bodinior Both! Looks like he has weak morals and a strong stomach.
It's the latter, dude. In
June 13, 2008 - 12:48 ET by lotrIt's the latter, dude. In fact, I thought it was an explicitly gay photo, until I looked carefully at the Tee (and even then, it's intentionally ambiguous).
A.A.B.C (Anti American Broadcasting Corp)
June 12, 2008 - 15:23 ET by American TaxpayerI am shocked that A.A.B.C (Anti American Broadcasting Corp) would use such tactics.
dont these friggin people have jobs
June 12, 2008 - 15:35 ET by bubbatech01I am constantly amazed at how much free time these people have to do completely meaningless stuff. like the anti-war protesters near my office building. out there every day. no job. no money. no addition to society.
much like moveon and truththroughaction. what a job. dont do anything constructive or worthwhile. instead, get supported by ultra-left liberal nut cases to put out crap. wow, what an amazing contribution to society. must really be proud of themselves.
Sounds pretty lame to me.
June 12, 2008 - 15:50 ET by suzycreamcheeseSounds pretty lame to me. Conservatives get a lot of sex, too, we just don't brag about it. Where do they think all these families with family values come from?
I'm glad I'm not a twentysomething anymore. What empty, shallow people, spending their time drinking, texting, cheating at college, shagging strangers, and spreading STDs.
Surrrrre you do... ;-)
June 12, 2008 - 16:46 ET by balboaSurrrrre you do...
;-)
Unfair assessment
June 12, 2008 - 17:05 ET by Justin McCarthySuzy,
Being a "twentysomething" myself I don't think your characterization of those in my age group is accurate. I certainly do not fit that description and many in my circles do not either. Do some in their 20's live like that? Sure. But I also know people significantly older who do as well.
Justin - I think she's thinking of the liberal 20 somethings
June 12, 2008 - 17:15 ET by Dee Bunkand you are right many never grow up as I indicated in my other post.
They cling to this idea that marriage is the end to sex or something. Every single person I know gets a lot less sex than most married people.
Yeah married people go through some dry spells (especially just after a baby), but singles have more dry spells.
single dry spells = you
June 12, 2008 - 17:25 ET by red_dragon311single dry spells = you have no game, you'er an ass, you'er broke, the other person is a ass, no car, no ride,
married dry spells = you just had a fight, sombody had to get up early the next day, kids won't go to sleep, youngest had a bad dream, too tired.
anyone disagree
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
-Gerald Ford
Justin, it is called the
June 13, 2008 - 01:39 ET by amberJustin, when you are no longer a 20 something you will be able to see how shallow you really were. Seriously, life revolves around what you need to get where you want to go. As for sex, it is not only more frequent, but it is a lot better.
"Always remeber that you are unique. Just like everybody else." --despair.com
Justin, the general theory
June 13, 2008 - 13:16 ET by TruthMongerJustin, the general theory is that conservatives are people who embrace adult behavior and responsibility while liberals are people who can't seem to emotionally mature and let go of childish ways...
so congrats - you have simply matured faster than many in your age bracket...
Generally speaking, bragging
June 13, 2008 - 12:54 ET by lotrGenerally speaking, bragging is employed as a means to compensate for an insecurity. Anyone who is secure and confident about himself/herself has no desire to brag. In the case of bragging about "sex," the "bragger" is trying to compensate for a sexual insecurity.
OMG - I just had this conversation with someone today
June 12, 2008 - 15:52 ET by Dee BunkDems are all about excluding people. They are like a bunch of kids stuck in highs school who have to define the "in" crowd. They are all so craving of acceptance that they can't be themselves.
If you are not just like them (don't wear the same clothes, have the same religion (or lack of one) or vote for the same politicians etc..) then you just aren't hip and cool enough to be seen with.
They never grow up!
holy moses
June 12, 2008 - 16:06 ET by kdizzydazeYup - that guy only sleeps with democrats - male democrats -
Apparently David Schwimmer (formerly of the TV show "Friends") has really gotten into pumping iron
That guy is the missing Baldwin -- bitter divorces (only after gay marriage has been legalized) and numerous visits to rehab await his future.
Lastly - it's the democrat party - not the democratIC party - these people are too stupid for their own good.
Idiocracy is a movie all should see - the end result of the dems in action (or inaction).
Brought to you by....
June 12, 2008 - 16:21 ET by connmant he Useful Idiots Film group! I got a kick out of the comments regarding this crap on youtube. I'll take JW Red Label over a liberal skank any day!
Chris Matthews: Obama's Win a 'Magic Moment,' Like 'Camelot'
This town needs an enema! - The Joker
FUABC
June 12, 2008 - 16:35 ET by SickofLibs"Political comedy"?
This is SO beyond the pale, SO over the top, SO out of control, I can't believe this was even considered for a review, let alone embedding, on their website. Youtube is chock full of crap, as we all know, but what legitimate media outlet 'reviews' that stuff?
So now ABC, DailyKos and MTV are on the same team, same league - vote Obama or die. Sweet.
Meanwhile, we have the Dims, to the man (sorry, just a phrase), refusing to ban once and for all the most vile, anti-American, anti-free speech POS known as the Fairness Doctrine, which takes dead aim at conservative talk radio, while ABC can pull off stunts like this with impunity.
unbelievable
June 12, 2008 - 17:18 ET by allamericangirlWow, I wonder if the they will start handing out condoms with vote for Obama written on them at their rallies
condoms
June 12, 2008 - 18:09 ET by AndersonGirl, it's a new age. They will probably have an imprint that says, "Change that you Can Believe In!"
It's kind of sick actually to come up with the thought you came up with.
May I suggest you attend church this Sunday?
you ask: "Isn't the
June 12, 2008 - 17:35 ET by crsheddyou ask: "Isn't the entire content unacceptable inasmuch as it is promoting casual sex between strangers? "
i think the only ones who will actually think the commercial is a promotion of casual sex may be the 13% who think obama is a muslim.
Well, I don't sleep with
June 12, 2008 - 17:43 ET by Warner Todd HustonWell, I don't sleep with Democrats because I don't want to wake up with and STD.
;)
How about STP (Sexually
June 12, 2008 - 18:17 ET by Chris NormanHow about STP (Sexually Transmitted Politics)?
No, he means Sexually
June 12, 2008 - 19:28 ET by JerNo, he means Sexually Terrific Democrats.
Jer
There isn't such a
June 12, 2008 - 19:37 ET by bigtimerThere isn't such a thing...only in figments of their own imagination...
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Wilson
That was the problem with
June 12, 2008 - 19:55 ET by JerThat was the problem with my Republican girlfriends...no imagination. :-)
Jer
If true
June 12, 2008 - 21:16 ET by BodiniIf true, you have pointed out the only beneficial use for Dems. Not that they are Superior ... just good. But then the worst sex I ever had was good!
Apparently so, Bodini
June 12, 2008 - 21:34 ET by JerIf true, you have pointed out the only beneficial use for Dems.
Tell me about it...we Dems have been getting screwed for years.
Jer
Yeah,
June 12, 2008 - 23:28 ET by RESTLESS 1...by the leaders in your own party.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Somebody should bundle
June 12, 2008 - 18:01 ET by MidAmericaSomebody should bundle clips of these together definately defining them as democrat ideals and send them to churches all over the country with the final question asking "Is this the change you want?" Also would make for some really good TV commercials.
Proving that it's all about the sex for Democrats
June 12, 2008 - 18:11 ET by c5thenThe day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.
I Only Sleep With FEMOCRATS.
June 12, 2008 - 18:18 ET by CrashSpreading STD's one low standard at a time!
Liberal women stink.
June 12, 2008 - 18:35 ET by ScrapironIf you don't think liberal women stink get around the ditch witch and code stink. They're about as desirable as an old sow. There was an old saying 'put out or get out', now the only response if you find out a female is liberal is 'get out'.
Old, Retired and glad of it.
Yeah, I know, Scrapiron. And
June 12, 2008 - 18:40 ET by balboaYeah, I know, Scrapiron. And conservative women are frigid and repressed.
(I assume it's sweeping generalization time?)
Figures, the Dems have so
June 12, 2008 - 20:57 ET by general companyFigures, the Dems have so little content, now they feel the need to sell it using sex. As if nobody else has sex,,,,,,HAhaha,,,what turds,,,hahahah : ]
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Hussein O
June 12, 2008 - 18:40 ET by ScrapironHussein O 'may not' be a practicing muzzie, but he is a muzzie, and if Islam is true to it's word Hussein O will be killed by Islamist as an Apostate. Of course they claim to be a religion and the world knows that is not true, a cult maybe, but not a religion.
Old, Retired and glad of it.
»→ Schwimmer
June 12, 2008 - 18:51 ET by Cool ArrowI don't care now, nor have I ever cared, which party affiliation the men who sleep with David Schwimmer claim. Not that there's anything wong with it.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE
Is Schwimmer gay?
June 12, 2008 - 18:55 ET by balboaIs Schwimmer gay?
»→ Why do you ask, bal
June 12, 2008 - 19:11 ET by Cool ArrowIs there something wrong with David Schwimmer being gay?
LYDSEXICS UNTIE
Did I say there was?
June 12, 2008 - 19:18 ET by balboaDid I say there was?
Easy there Cool
June 12, 2008 - 19:20 ET by RESTLESS 1Bal may just be looking for a date. He is a lib, and they roll that way you know. ;>)
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
A tad unseemly for abc to
June 12, 2008 - 19:05 ET by bigtimerA tad unseemly for abc to have it embedded...or any other leftist network....
Heck...it fits right in with their agenda...
We haven't seen anything yet.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Wilson
Sluts and Pervs for Obama?
June 12, 2008 - 20:29 ET by nkviking75It's just another permutation on the libs' tired old theme that "we're better people than you". Their mothers must be proud to see these people joining "Sluts and Pervs for Obama".
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
I thought these so-called
June 13, 2008 - 02:09 ET by Prez RudyI thought these so-called "hip and cool progressive" types were all about "diversity"?!? I'm thinking of wearing a cool shirt that sais: "I ONLY SLEEP WITH WHITE, REPUBLICAN WOMEN"(that would really get a lib worked up), or here's a shocker>>>"I ONLY SLEEP WITH MY WIFE". No, no,,that would be pushing my "morals" on somebody and we just can't have that now, can we....Disgracefull.
PR... That "I Only Sleep
June 13, 2008 - 02:18 ET by bigtimerPR...
That "I Only Sleep With My Wife" one will keep you alive if you are wearing a tee shirt that had a choice between the other phrases you mentioned....and your wife is with you when wearin' it...
LOL...
I love your humor and your post ..you are exactly dead on!
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Wilson
I'd buy that
June 13, 2008 - 11:27 ET by red_dragon311I'd buy that shirt!!!!
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
-Gerald Ford
I'm not
June 13, 2008 - 02:28 ET by SchnikeysI'm not surprised.
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