This is a Public Service Announcement.
If this is the first you've heard about the Michelle Obama doll, I would direct you to this article in
The New York Times, which describes it in detail:
The doll, scheduled for release Nov. 20, comes with three clothing options based on real dresses Mrs. Obama has worn: a purple V-neck sheath from the famous fist bump, a black-and-white floral from her appearance on "The View", and a red-and-black frock she wore on election night. Jason Feinberg, the toy's creator, told The Daily News that it's no coincidence that all of the options are sleeveless.
I realize that we are all eager to get our hands on the new Michelle Obama doll. But I would be remiss if I did not remind the public to be safe while trying to acquire this high-demand item.
What could possibly go wrong, you ask?
Remember the Tickle Me Elmo craze?
What about the Cabbage Patch Riots ?
"Ancient history!" you say? What about last year's Black Friday Wal-Mart Stampede ?
I understand that emotions run high when shopping for a hot commodity.
But I implore you:
Don't let the raw magnetism of her toned arms cause us to act like savages.
Shop safe, and don't disappoint Michelle. She might stop being proud of her country again.
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Comments (27)
She might stop bei... (Below threshold)1. Posted by jp2 | October 13, 2009 12:05 AM | Score: -8 (14 votes cast)
Hey-o! What a zinger. With lines like this I'm sure you'll be around for a while.
1. Posted by jp2 | October 13, 2009 12:05 AM |
Score: -8 (14 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 00:05
2. Posted by epador | October 13, 2009 12:32 AM | Score: 11 (11 votes cast)
Remember the Obama doll was marked with a large "Choking Hazard" warning. I can't wait to see the warning on the Michelle packaging...
2. Posted by epador | October 13, 2009 12:32 AM |
Score: 11 (11 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 00:32
3. Posted by 914 | October 13, 2009 12:52 AM | Score: 4 (6 votes cast)
And how many points of inarticulation will these new tiki trolls posess?
3. Posted by 914 | October 13, 2009 12:52 AM |
Score: 4 (6 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 00:52
4. Posted by davidt | October 13, 2009 1:22 AM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Michelle vs Barbie?
4. Posted by davidt | October 13, 2009 1:22 AM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 01:22
5. Posted by 914 | October 13, 2009 2:29 AM | Score: 3 (7 votes cast)
Them dolls look like pelosi with a tan..In other words....Brown plastic hefty cinch sacks!
5. Posted by 914 | October 13, 2009 2:29 AM |
Score: 3 (7 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 02:29
6. Posted by Visitor | October 13, 2009 2:38 AM | Score: 5 (7 votes cast)
If they'd manufactured a "doll" that actually captured Michelle Obama's bad-&-abnormal appearance, maybe I'd buy one. But this doll rendition (pictured here) makes her look normal.
6. Posted by Visitor | October 13, 2009 2:38 AM |
Score: 5 (7 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 02:38
7. Posted by 914 | October 13, 2009 3:19 AM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
"But this doll rendition (pictured here) makes her look normal"
Chewbacca has His doubts....Her mandible is way too big..!!
7. Posted by 914 | October 13, 2009 3:19 AM |
Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 03:19
8. Posted by rodney dill | October 13, 2009 6:05 AM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Tickle me Elmo? I was going to hold out for a Bugger Me, Obama doll, but then I realized he's already been doing that.
8. Posted by rodney dill | October 13, 2009 6:05 AM |
Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 06:05
9. Posted by Maggie Mama | October 13, 2009 8:17 AM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
We should all be very safe buying our dolls as long as we don't bring the voodoo pins with us to the stores.
9. Posted by Maggie Mama | October 13, 2009 8:17 AM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 08:17
10. Posted by hermie | October 13, 2009 8:33 AM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
I remember Teddy Ruxpin. It was 'cool' and hyped to the max, but in the end it was extremely expensive, support was minimal, and in the end it ended up on the scrapheap of bad toys because kids got over the novelty once they figured out all it could do was move its mouth and talk.
Wait a second...we have 'Teddy Ruxpin' for President!
10. Posted by hermie | October 13, 2009 8:33 AM |
Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 08:33
11. Posted by recovering liberal democrat | October 13, 2009 9:25 AM | Score: 1 (3 votes cast)
I wish my "booty" was smaller than my head.
11. Posted by recovering liberal democrat | October 13, 2009 9:25 AM |
Score: 1 (3 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 09:25
12. Posted by proof | October 13, 2009 10:08 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
I would say the dress on the left makes her look like a black widow spider, except for the unfortunate connotations of the words "left", "black" and "widow".
12. Posted by proof | October 13, 2009 10:08 AM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 10:08
13. Posted by GarandFan | October 13, 2009 10:10 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Hey one of those would go great with the Hillary! 'nutcracker' as a gag gift.
13. Posted by GarandFan | October 13, 2009 10:10 AM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 10:10
14. Posted by Adrian Browne | October 13, 2009 10:23 AM | Score: -1 (3 votes cast)
Hey look! They gave the Michelle-doll a companion, sorta like a Malibu Stacy:
http://americanart.si.edu/images/1979/1979.121_1a.jpg
14. Posted by Adrian Browne | October 13, 2009 10:23 AM |
Score: -1 (3 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 10:23
15. Posted by Aubrey | October 13, 2009 10:42 AM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
The perfect complement to your Barak Obama Inaction Figure.
15. Posted by Aubrey | October 13, 2009 10:42 AM |
Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 10:42
16. Posted by P. Bunyan | October 13, 2009 10:44 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Cute Robert Byrd doll Adrian. You must be so proud that the people you support elected a former KKK leader to be 4 in line for the Presidency to keep reminding us of it.
16. Posted by P. Bunyan | October 13, 2009 10:44 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 10:44
17. Posted by Adrian Browne | October 13, 2009 10:58 AM | Score: -3 (5 votes cast)
Robert Byrd has moved on. Some others apparently don't want to.
17. Posted by Adrian Browne | October 13, 2009 10:58 AM |
Score: -3 (5 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 10:58
18. Posted by Mick McMick | October 13, 2009 11:30 AM | Score: 1 (3 votes cast)
Apparently, you can already order them in advance here, although the wardrobe is slightly different for this edition:
http://tinyurl.com/yllbnha
18. Posted by Mick McMick | October 13, 2009 11:30 AM |
Score: 1 (3 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 11:30
19. Posted by Madalyn | October 13, 2009 11:32 AM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
These dolls aren't life-like. The feet are only a size 8; MEchelle wears size 13. Besides, there is not enough "junk in the trunk". And, the belts are around her waist, not up under her boobs like a bustier.
Does that make me racist because I think she is ugly and has no class? No, it makes me honest. Some of us speak the truth regardless of who it is about.
Madalyn
19. Posted by Madalyn | October 13, 2009 11:32 AM |
Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 11:32
20. Posted by Madalyn | October 13, 2009 11:33 AM | Score: 1 (3 votes cast)
I forgot to mention her squinty little eye. It doesn't show up on these dolls.
Madalyn
20. Posted by Madalyn | October 13, 2009 11:33 AM |
Score: 1 (3 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 11:33
21. Posted by jim m | October 13, 2009 11:50 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Head's not big enough. Not nearly.
Just saying.
21. Posted by jim m | October 13, 2009 11:50 AM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 11:50
22. Posted by Mick McMick | October 13, 2009 12:41 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
I think these could be better marketed as dog chew toys.
Fido could slobber all over her, just like our beloved objective Press.
22. Posted by Mick McMick | October 13, 2009 12:41 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 12:41
23. Posted by Madalyn | October 13, 2009 1:45 PM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Mick McMick - You are too funny. Wished I would have thought of that.
Madalyn
23. Posted by Madalyn | October 13, 2009 1:45 PM |
Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 13:45
24. Posted by Hangtown Bob | October 13, 2009 2:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Why does the doll look "white"???
24. Posted by Hangtown Bob | October 13, 2009 2:15 PM |
Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 14:15
25. Posted by Matthew W | October 14, 2009 1:42 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Maybe they can use the revenue from these dolls to help pay for the Health Care Bill or even attourney's fees for ACORN, or...you fill in the blank.
25. Posted by Matthew W | October 14, 2009 1:42 PM |
Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Posted on October 14, 2009 13:42
26. Posted by driver68 | October 22, 2009 7:36 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
It is simply a commod- ity. ,
26. Posted by driver68 | October 22, 2009 7:36 AM |
Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Posted on October 22, 2009 07:36
27. Posted by Merlin88 | October 23, 2009 6:39 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Nontheless, citizens need to participate in decision-making about important issues and be provided with opportunities to deliberate with those who can inform the discussion. ,
27. Posted by Merlin88 | October 23, 2009 6:39 AM |
Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Posted on October 23, 2009 06:39