Alphabet soup for Obama, Sarah Palin Cabbage Patch dolls, Will Ferrell as Bush and Palin and Obama Dancing with the Stars and political Halloween Costume Ideas for your baby. These are all part of the most bizarre new examples of Election Mania.
There has been no election in history more fueled by the bizarre. Originally Obama’s celebrity status and McCain’s age dominated the election more so than their politics. Then Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin stepped our of the woods and the bizarre took a downward spiral. Now as people look for Halloween costume ideas, Sarah Palin outfits and political baby costumes seem like the natural move.
National polls suggest we are closer than ever to an Obama victory, but the Sarah Palin / John McCain drama will no doubt continue to the very end.
Enjoy this last week of Bizarre Election Mania!
Bizarre Election Mania
Obama and Sarah Palin Dancing With the Stars, Baby Halloween Costume Ideas
Trend Themes
1. Political Halloween Costume Ideas - As people look for Halloween costume ideas, political baby costumes and Sarah Palin outfits seem like the natural move.
2. Celebrity Politics - Obama's celebrity status and McCain's age dominated the election more than their politics, opening a door for more involvement of celebrities in politics.
3. Bizarre Election Fueled by Pop Culture - The election has been more fueled by the bizarre, opening doors for the intersection of politics and pop culture.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can leverage the political Halloween costume trend to create themed collections and merchandising opportunities.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can capitalize on celebrity politics trend by producing more political satire content and TV shows with celebrity politicians.
3. Social Media Industry - The social media industry can take advantage of the bizarre election fuelled by pop culture to create memes, viral content and related online communities that integrate politics and pop culture.