New MoveOn ad: The kids from “Gossip Girl” hate McCain so you probably should, too
posted at 7:45 pm on October 15, 2008 by Allahpundit
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On the other hand, a fair chunk of the cast of “The Godfather” loves him. Vote accordingly.
The cast of Degrassi Junior High? Foreigners, and therefore ineligible to vote. Except in Ohio.
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HAHAHA! LOVE IT!
upinak on October 15, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Why do liberals think anyone but them appreciate these condescending ads?
Speedwagon82 on October 15, 2008 at 7:51 PM
How about paying your own way through college, maybe actually owning property, running a business and supporting a family…and then come back to us about how f.ing wise you are, college kids….until then, sit down and shut up!
Seriously, we shouldn’t allow people to vote unless they own property, and show that they have skin in the game.
hippie_chucker on October 15, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Nothing to see here.. Move on.
Mcguyver on October 15, 2008 at 7:51 PM
I must be getting old. I didn’t recognize a single tool in that add.
I can’t see that add influencing a single adult. I found it mildly amusing as a parody ad, but am saddened by the fact that it’s not supposed to be one. I think it feeds into kids “Hey! I’m a grown up!” desire but will do nothing to get them into the voting booth.
JadeNYU on October 15, 2008 at 7:52 PM
Gossip Girl also intends to teach sex-ed to young children, so they have that in common with Obama. I can understand why city-dwelling moronic youth are so infatuated with someone as shallow on substance as Obama.
On the other hand, via that Newsbusters link, I’m surprised to learn Angie Harmon is a conservative.
jimmy the notable on October 15, 2008 at 7:52 PM
Useful idiots.
hippie_chucker on October 15, 2008 at 7:52 PM
Am I supposed to know who these morons are?
InTheBellyoftheBeast on October 15, 2008 at 7:53 PM
They are a younger crowd thing. Like 90210-ish.
upinak on October 15, 2008 at 7:53 PM
I must also be getting tired as I just spelled “ad” with 2 d’s.
My apologies to anyone on the board that can be hurt by spelling atrocities.
And to think, I’m actually in advertising…..
JadeNYU on October 15, 2008 at 7:53 PM
I understand that Homer Simpson also supports Obama. I guess there’s something about him that two-dimensional characters can really relate to.
malclave on October 15, 2008 at 7:53 PM
I don’t know who they are. But I have this intense desire to ram a pen in their eyes.
Not sure why.
lorien1973 on October 15, 2008 at 7:53 PM
Also, come on people, its Move On. These are the people who called one of the best generals in American history a traitor. They’re completely irrelevant.
jimmy the notable on October 15, 2008 at 7:54 PM
I’m waiting for the Flavor of Love and Rock of Love girls to weigh in first before I make my decision.
Pasalubong on October 15, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Anyone have a list of their names? Don’t recognize a single one of them. Though it’s obvious that MoveOn is tapping into the idjit vote.
amerpundit on October 15, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Genius.
spmat on October 15, 2008 at 7:55 PM
what does teila tequila think about things?
lorien1973 on October 15, 2008 at 7:56 PM
It made me feel old to not recognize a single person in the ad though. At 27, I’m not exactly John McCain’s contemporary, but that’s the first time that I haven’t known at least one person in these MoveOn ads. They could have at least thrown me a bone and put in someone from one of the other CW shows that I would look at least somewhat familiar.
This might be a sign that my taste in television is maturing. I grew up with 90210 and now I don’t really watch anything but House and shows on Discovery/History/Food Network. If Dr. House showed up in one of these ads, it would be a sad day indeed….
JadeNYU on October 15, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Ha! I knew I had great taste in football teams.
jimmy the notable on October 15, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Ignorant punk kids!
grapeknutz on October 15, 2008 at 7:58 PM
How do you start that conversation? “Mom, I don’t think you should vote for that McCain guy because, like, the cast of Gossip Girl says he’s, like, bad and stuff.”
amerpundit on October 15, 2008 at 8:00 PM
JadeNYU -thanks for making me feel ancient. Not only do I not know these a$$clowns, but my kids are older than you and I guess they don’t know either.
Maybe that’s a good thing – why would we
spendwaste any time on these celebutards (isn’t that the proper term?).InTheBellyoftheBeast on October 15, 2008 at 8:00 PM
It has nothing to do with being old. I’m 20 and I’m a TV-holic and I didn’t recognize a single person. I watch Reaper on CW and change the channel when GG commercials come on because they’re so awful. Its a show you should deliberately avoid, and now you have a pretty darn good reason to.
jimmy the notable on October 15, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Yeah, I can just see the pre production on this turd…
Show’s Producer: You wanna be on this show next season?…or any other pathetic show for the rest of your life?
No Talent Teen ManWhore/Teeny Slut: Well sure, I don’t really have any marketable skills, I’ve never had a job and I don’t really know what I’d do if I ever really had to work…or something.
Show’s Producer: Well then get you dumb ass out there and dance for Obama!!!
Probably will lock up the 11-14 year old girl vote though…Clever bastards!!!
BigWyo on October 15, 2008 at 8:02 PM
BTW jimmy the notable and JadeNYU, thank you for being here. It gives those of us who are long in the tooth reason to hope there is a bright future for our country. Some of you in the younger generation get it.
InTheBellyoftheBeast on October 15, 2008 at 8:02 PM
who are these people?
theguardianii on October 15, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Just so you guys know who not to boycott, here’s a list from that Weekly Standard article of the conservatives who attended that thing:
jimmy the notable on October 15, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Babies left to die in hospital closets endorse McCain.
profitsbeard on October 15, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Who again?
Well at this stage it’s better than AP posting more poll numbers.
But not a helluva lot much better.
SteveMG on October 15, 2008 at 8:05 PM
Are these kids old enough to vote? Own property? Drive??? Puh-leeze. I appreciate the effort MoveOn, but seriously, you audience isn’t old enough to understand the issues, let alone the weight of their words.
FAIL.
baxtrice on October 15, 2008 at 8:05 PM
Just for that, I’m going to vote for Palin; burn a tire in my backyard; spray a few cans of Aquanet into the atmosphere for no reason; give money to racists (David Duke and Jeremiah Wright, to keep it fair); rip up a Quran, use the pages to gift wrap a hunk of Spam, and throw it on the steps of a mosque; and if I can find a baby seal, I’m going to club it.
Laura on October 15, 2008 at 8:06 PM
The ball cap was the only thing in that “production” with any sort of attitude. Not to mention the only thing whose viewpoint I respected.
highhopes on October 15, 2008 at 8:06 PM
Do you need help with that long list of Republican evil deeds? LOL
baxtrice on October 15, 2008 at 8:07 PM
baxtrice, I should also buy a Hummer, shouldn’t I? What else did I miss.
Laura on October 15, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Eat Meat and kick a puppy. Oh yeah, and smoke in front of non-smokers.
baxtrice on October 15, 2008 at 8:10 PM
You know, I might just have to take you up on that offer. Nom.
Seixon on October 15, 2008 at 8:10 PM
.
Do you really appreciate their effort?
I don’t and I suspect neither does the intended audience. Ads like this dumb down politics when we need to inspire the “next generation” with a passion for participating in the electoral process. You don’t do that by stupid commercials.
highhopes on October 15, 2008 at 8:11 PM
Never heard of them.
Terrye on October 15, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Everybody owns property. Even little kids have toys. If you mean land specifically then it’s one of the stupidest things I’ve ever heard. Yeah, let’s return to serfdom. That’s a good idea.
Darth Executor on October 15, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Marry me?
Guardian on October 15, 2008 at 8:17 PM
It’s a terribly lame excuse for humorous political discourse, instead of the hysterical talking heads on cable news channels. So I appreciate the change in tone. Don’t tear me apart because I don’t fall into your worldview.
baxtrice on October 15, 2008 at 8:17 PM
Serfdom? Not really. There is merit to the idea of tying the franchise to ownership of personal property. For my part, I would tie it to payment of taxes. If you pay federal taxes, you can vote in federal elections. If not, you can’t. Simple as that.
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Well thanks, young actors, for proving that the emotionally immature like Democrats. I eventually grew out of it and you might too if and when you grow up. Of course by then you won’t have any of your “Gossip Girl” money because the show will be long gone and you’ll be poster children for Valtrex. Or you’ll be begging to be hired for Valtex commercials.
foxforce91 on October 15, 2008 at 8:21 PM
These kids probably don’t like Harper either
ConservativePartyNow on October 15, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Darth…it’s not a return to serfdom, that’s a pretty gross mischaracterization of what I said. I never said those who don’t own property should become slaves to those who do. That’s one of the stupidest things I’ve ever heard.
hippie_chucker on October 15, 2008 at 8:27 PM
I’m reminded of my college days during the 1984 campaign…
Nuke the gay baby whales for Jesus!
malclave on October 15, 2008 at 8:28 PM
I wasn’t aware putting one word in bold and asking a question constituted “tearing you apart.”
In reality it was a legitimate question because in my worldview, we should be inspiring the next generation to participate in the process and vote after they exercise critical thinking skills and decide who makes the best- all this ad does is suggest that voting for McCain is akin to substance abuse. That obviously isn’t true and it sends the false message that voting on the basis of the scripted views of faux-stars is a good way to choose the next leader of the nation. Boiled down this ad says don’t vote for McCain because he is the old uncool dude.
Now do you really appreciate that kind of effort or is my commentary really too harsh for your overly-sensitive emotions???? And yes I dared to bold really again!
highhopes on October 15, 2008 at 8:33 PM
My wallet endorses John McCain.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on October 15, 2008 at 8:34 PM
LOL
Oh, I’d forgotten all about that! Good times. :-)
Laura on October 15, 2008 at 8:34 PM
I could not possibly care less what that bunch of spoiled, clueless teenbrats think of anything political.
Dark-Star on October 15, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Laura @ 8:06
You had me laughing so hard I was tearing up!
Vince on October 15, 2008 at 8:35 PM
The who from where say what?
Aw hell, fine, I’ll get it over with.
YOU KIDS GET THE H*** OFF MY LAWN!
I think that covers it.
gekkobear on October 15, 2008 at 8:35 PM
gekkobear on October 15, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Thank you, sir. It needed to be said.
Laura on October 15, 2008 at 8:36 PM
Sorry libs, but Duvall and Caan on our side mean we win. If you don’t like “Rollerball” or think that Duvall’s classic line from “Apocalypse Now” isn’t movie gold, then you are teh ghey.
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 8:37 PM
Who??….I have no clue who these people are. I blocked that network along with the rest of the MSM crew!..I have a happy home….Yeah,..I CHANGED the channel…: o )
christene on October 15, 2008 at 8:44 PM
I thought this ad was funny and creative. Much better than those other move on ads… the one with the baby and your brain on hope, much better.
I would of course make another version, “if you’re even considering of voting for Opie and Gilligan, call me, I’ll pick you up”
El_Terrible on October 15, 2008 at 8:45 PM
Darth, I disagree that kids “own” toys. Unless they purchased the toys themselves with money they earned OUTSIDE of Mom and Dad’s chore list, then I might agree, but the operative word that you used is “have”. The kids HAVE toys. Parents bought them, so in reality, they own the toys.
MrFreeman07 on October 15, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Who watches commercials anymore? I DVR everything I watch and zap right through.
Queen0fCups on October 15, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Does this mean I wandered off the reservation and need to be scolded? Please dude, it’s a commercial.
baxtrice on October 15, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Of course, depending on how much the media spins the polls before election day, many of these young Obama supporters may think his election is in the bag and only vote for him once.
Canadian Infidel on October 15, 2008 at 8:51 PM
JadeNYU on October 15, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Does CW actually have any shows that anyone watches? After watching an episode of NEXT on MTV they other day, I figure we have nothing to worry about with the youth vote. They can’t even figure out how to get off the bus, let alone vote. Oh was that yesterday? I was busy downloading MP3 ring tones into my phone.
flytier on October 15, 2008 at 8:54 PM
I’m not sure your standard is the right one but I agree in principle. We pay attention to that we put value on and, as a nation, we no longer value the right to vote. It used to be that Americans valued that right because but no longer. The only reason why ACORN gets away with widespread voter fraud is because too many potential voters aren’t using their votes. We need to make voting more valuable.
Starship Troopers (the classic SciFi book not the bad movies) used the standard of having served in the military. You tie it to paying federal taxes which I reject because my personal “cause” is getting the next generation engaged early on being interested in the whole political process and many in that group don’t even realize they pay taxes when they purchase those six dollar coffee confections.
I can’t nail down the specifics but I think the solution is somewhere in the idea that to vote you first need to prove you have a stake in America and, therefore, have a stake in who runs the nation. Paying taxes is akin to paying parking tickets- cost of doing business. Hollywood is full of examples of people who pay federal taxes but have no stake/interest in the success of America. Which is why some sort of national service (military or otherwise) invariably is part of my final solution about this subject.
You don’t have a stake in America if you’ve never had to serve her in some capacity. Paying taxes is akin to condo fees. If you want to vote prove that you want to be here for some other reason than this is where your momma’s egg happened to meet your daddy’s sperm.
highhopes on October 15, 2008 at 8:54 PM
It’s the kind of commercial that I saw one day and realized I was too mature, informed and educated to be a liberal anymore. Yes, the “celebrity” – even the D-listers – helped me to realize this; that I never wanted to be associated with those people again. I had, indeed grown up. And although I never (and still never) heard the end of it from my lib friends, I have never. been. happier.
foxforce91 on October 15, 2008 at 9:08 PM
By all means stay on that oblivious reservation where there is no such thing as critical thinking. The world is far too complex for your understanding. We need to protect you for anything other than the bright shiny objects you see on TV.
highhopes on October 15, 2008 at 9:20 PM
The fundemental flaw in this arguement is that it disenfranchises (yes, I too did cringe when I typed that) most of those serving in the military, who don’t own property, but instead live on base housing or aboard ships. If we’re going to ask them to defend our country, the least we can do is assure them the right to vote. That’s why the Constitution was amended to lower the voting age to 18 from its original 21; because at 18, you are eligible for the draft or allowed to join the military.
CurtZHP on October 15, 2008 at 9:24 PM
My more moderate position is repeal the Twenty Sixth Amendment.
thuja on October 15, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Once again, it’s a commercial. And you’re blowing it out of proportion. And you’re blowing my original comment out of proportion. Congrats, you won the “I’m a internet douche commentator” award.
baxtrice on October 15, 2008 at 9:35 PM
Hayden Panettiere also made one of these commercials. Time to throw another dolphin on the barbie.
BDavis on October 15, 2008 at 10:02 PM
What the hell is Degrassi Junior High??? Did the democrats run out of A list celebrities already?
And Robert Duvall FTW!*
*Not because he leans conservative but because he’s been in some great movies like Apocalypse Now (Col. Kilgore is the best character ever!) and The Godfather.
Cr4sh Dummy on October 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Sweetheart,
If you just want to watch the pretty commericals without commentary you really are in the wrong place. And, for the record, I’m not even close to being in the running for that award.
highhopes on October 15, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Anyone swayed by ads like this don’t deserve to vote.
Frozen Tex on October 15, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Huh. “Doesn’t” deserve to vote.
Frozen Tex on October 15, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Don’t call me sweetheart.
baxtrice on October 15, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Stars of completely vapid TV series endorse Obama… This is bad how exactly??
BTW, if we’re talking about teen T.V. shows, I’d much prefer to watch the ones that I grew up with http://www.mscl.com/ than one about the “problems” of rich, oversexed mean girls on the Upper East Side.
Illinidiva on October 15, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Just about every day, I find another reason to feel good about not watching television. Thanks for one more, Allah.
Vashta.Nerada on October 15, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Hahah this is sad because they leave out the one hot girl who is known outside the show hahahahaha.
Rbastid on October 15, 2008 at 11:02 PM
That show has 1/5th the audience of, say, NCIS. Which is watched by people who actually vote. But whatever makes these children feel better.
Jim Treacher on October 15, 2008 at 11:03 PM
You had me at ‘Aquanet’
DaveC on October 15, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Every single one of these adults that are falsely portraying children are high.
leetpriest on October 15, 2008 at 11:12 PM
The fact that you are aware of this….
FAIL…..
BigWyo on October 15, 2008 at 11:48 PM
I’m surprised you guys don’t know who these kiddies are. If you have teenage girls, there’s a good chance they watch Gossip Girl. If that’s the case, you might want to watch an episode with them…and then proceed to wash their eyes out with soap. It’s pretty filthy. Basically softcore porn.
That’s Blake Lively there at the end. Right after the title card.
malan89 on October 16, 2008 at 12:05 AM
I thought it was rather witty, even though I disagree with it.
Reaps on October 16, 2008 at 12:09 AM
The kids from Gossip Girl like Obamajebus?
Gee, my givearatasser is broken.
Sekhmet on October 16, 2008 at 12:14 AM
You’re joking, right?
malan89 on October 16, 2008 at 12:17 AM
For every kid that shoves this in their parent’s face, I see four eyes rolling.
Ugly on October 16, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Which one is Annette Funicello?
imshocked on October 16, 2008 at 12:33 AM
…and aren’t old enough to vote.
Jim Treacher on October 16, 2008 at 12:41 AM
This is of topic, a little. I just want to say that Gary Sinise is one awesome guy. He came to visit us out here and as a unit C.O. at the camp I was able to get in to get a sit down with him. So there he was at one end of the table with about 10 Majors, Lt Cdrs and Lt Cols all awestruck. The funny thing was that he was just as awestruck with what we do and who we are. I told him that he was really good in “Truman”. I gave him a coin and a T-shirt and got a couple pics. So it doesn’t suprise me when I heard he from that group.
I don’t post much, but I like to read the comments and the articles. I am counting down the days till I get back. Less than 60 now.
-GT
GREENTURTLE on October 16, 2008 at 1:05 AM
I was just making the point that this show is downright nasty. I wouldn’t want my kids watching it.
malan89 on October 16, 2008 at 1:12 AM
I see a computer up for sale on EBay…
BigWyo on October 16, 2008 at 1:14 AM
“Think”?
That question makes as much sense as “what does a pillow think about things?”
Kensington on October 16, 2008 at 1:17 AM
I especially like the fat kid at 0:19 who says “for my sake? Please!”
Nothing at this moment would give me more pleasure than to deny his dopey plea.
So earnest. All of them. And so dumb.
Besides, shouldn’t they be off giving each other STDs or something? Don’t the bongs need hitting?
Kensington on October 16, 2008 at 1:19 AM
In New York, there are posters all over the subway featuring unseemly shots of dimly lit kids basically having sex. Each poster is emblazoned with a negative review in HUGE LETTERS proclaiming how “scandalous” the show is and how parents should be alarmed and worried.
We are in a culture war, folks, and the deviants are on the front lines looking for your children.
Kensington on October 16, 2008 at 1:23 AM
That’s funny. My Ex had a HUGE crush on Gary Sinise ever since ‘Of Mice & Men’; I’ve liked him since ‘The Stand’, which she also loved.
Once she learned he leaned to the right, she said (and I quote): “Not everyone can be smart”.
With a smell of sulfur she vanished, and next thing I know I’m on the intartubes.
Ugly on October 16, 2008 at 2:08 AM
Kinda hilarously sad that I’m 22 and I don’t even have a clue who the fluck these children are…..
but I do know I want to beat them with a large blunt metal object. Preferably until they have some sense knocked into them.
As a parody, yes it was funny, but the remote idea that these children (yes I know most of them are probably legally adults now) have any clue what the hell they are talking about or the views & severe insults they are espousing and spewing just makes me p11sed off!
Let me count here:
Ageism (I know better than you even though you’ve been here longer) also called teenage arrogance
Severe disrespect for McCain’s longtime service to this nation (and by extension all vets)
General moronic tendencies….seriously to the fat kid/manchild….get off your fat @$$ and do some PT or else get rid of the blubber suit. Its damn unattractive y’know.
SgtSVJones on October 16, 2008 at 2:40 AM
I wonder how much meth
ACORNMoveOn promised them to make this ad?Black Adam on October 16, 2008 at 2:48 AM
Ha! Ha!
It’s, like, role-reversal comedy!
Don’t you get it? Like, these are KIDS trying to dissuade their PARENTS from voting McCain! And they’re using phrases typical of PARENTS trying to dissuade their KIDS from using DRUGS!!!
See? layers of meaning!
And also IRONY!
… ‘K. Fine. You don’t get it. Whatever.
Just don’t be surprised when old people disregard this message just like young people disregad anti-drug ads and go ahead and vote McCain anyway!
Maybe THEN you’ll appreciate the irony!
SteakRules on October 16, 2008 at 4:37 AM
Hell, I’ll call that chick at the end–sounds like she needs a spanking.
m064404 on October 16, 2008 at 6:41 AM
Oh,, THAT show?!I’ve caught that show while flipping channels.
Talk about liberal propaganda aimed directly at teenagers.
JellyToast on October 16, 2008 at 7:44 AM
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