November 2, 2007
Now, Where Did We Put Our Blacklight?
When he's not busy keeping it real or putting in a couple of loads at the laundromat -- he looks like a Biz kind of guy, doesn't he? -- Gavin Newsom is out pandering to the boomers for their vote. (Something we assumed he had in the bag.) Behold, the psychedelic Gavin Newsom for Mayor poster. This one, which was for a re-election benefit held in the Haight-Ashbury this past week, was sent to Beth Spotswood, saved for her by one of her "fans," it seems.
Seeing as how it's re-election time, we wish that there were more creative(ish) posters like this plastered around the city. (Are we even allowed to perform said plastering anymore in our quality-of-life era?) Do you have one? Or four? If you have any Photoshopping skills whatsoever, you should. Send it out way, please.
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Brock, you are invited to the unveiling, where we'll have cocktails and classy snacks and discuss our appreciation of this masterpiece.
And also, just in case he's reading, Gavin's invited too...
I'm pretty sure that the reason there arent more political posters is because last year, the city passed an ordinance (championed by chris daly) that banns political signs from being posted on street lamps etc. Check out how cute the Yes on D logo is!
When volunteering for the campaign in the Castro, i was talking to a business owner and said, "How can you say no to this little guy with his Harry Potter glasses?"
"Sweetie, in the Castro, we NEVER say no to D" I hella heart sf.
This type of artwork fit Matt Gonzalez's campaign much, much better. I don't think you have to know Gavin personally to know this art just doesn't suit or reflect him at all.
But maybe it should!
He must also be targeting people of color, since he's brown or black on the poster.
Maybe a black light will turn him Asian too.
Maybe it's my monitor- but his complexion looks more burnt orange to me...
Does SF have a large Oompa-Loompa community that needs courting?
(aaaand now I have the song stuck in my head. Oh, well- it's my own fault)
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do
I have a perfect puzzle for you
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-dee
If you are wise, you'll listen to me
What do you get when you guzzle down wine?
Drinking as much as a slovenly swine?
What are you at getting terribly sloshed?
Everyone thinks you're just full of hogwash.
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-da
If you're not greedy, you will go far
You will live in happiness too
Like the Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do
I have another puzzle for you
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-da-dee
If you are wise, you'll listen to me
Press conferences are fine when it's once in a while
It improves your poll numbers when you do it with style
But it's repulsive, revolting, and wrong
Grandstanding and grandstanding all day long
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-da
Given good manners, you will go far
You will live in happiness too
Like the Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do
I have another puzzle for you
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-da-dee
If you are wise, you'll listen to me
Who do you blame when you act like a slut?
Sexing through secretaries in a voracious glut.
Cuckolding your friends is a lie and a shame
You know exactly who's to blame
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-da
If you're not spoiled, then you will go far
You will live in happiness too
Like the Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do
I have another puzzle for you
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-da-dee
If you are wise, you'll listen to me
What do you get from a do-nothing Mayor?
Rising crime stats and a tacky affair.
Why don't you try simply doing your job?
Instead of partying it up on top of the Nob?
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-da
If you're not greedy, you will go far
You will live in happiness too
Like the Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do
ironic using hippie type artwoork considering how much Beth Spotswood hates hippies
search 'beth spotswood hippies' on google and you'll see
I hella heart ChinaNob.