Political Parodies - Bush vs. Obama: DOPE Parodies HOPE

The Barack Obama HOPE posters are probably the most viral image associated with this year’s US presidential elections.

After the originals by Shepard Fairey sold out almost immediately, it wasn’t long before the posters were spoofed. First it was Michael Ian Weinfeld’s POPE parody in honor of Pope Benedict IV’s US visit… and now, in honor of George W. Bush, it’s DOPE.

The DOPE ads were created by WackSack.com who says, “Don’t need a poster? We knew that. That’s why we slapped the image on bags, t-shirts and magnets.”

Political Publicity Parodies - Benedict vs. Obama: POPE Parodies HOPE

ANIMAL has commissioned artist Michael Ian Weinfeld to create this limited edition “POPE” print of Benedict XVI. The occasion? To commemorate Benedict’s first visit to New York City as Pontiff. The print parodies the famous “HOPE” print for presidential hopeful Obama. 666 signed and numbered pri… [More]

Obamarketing - Ltd Ed Shepard Fairey Prints Say Obama is Progress

Shepard Fairey’s subversive ‘Obey’ graphics are powerful because of their vague (obey whom?) but clearly political overtones (he’s depicted Stalin, Mao and even Bush). Now he has turned his attentions to Barak Obama, and the man he believes stands for progress and hope. The results have been amazing… [More]