# 'Crappy' Memorabilia Texas Official Buys Toilet Plungers for Voters By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-02 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crappy-political-memorabilia-texas-official-buys-toilet-plungers-for-voters References: [prweb](http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1559484.htm) A Texas county commissioner, Steve Radack, is trying to buy votes by promising a free toilet plunger for voters and [poll workers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-election-day) in his district. He says it is showing support for Joe the Plumber. Steve Radack bought 1,000 toilet plungers and is calling for a national movement of people to carry toilet plungers into the [voting booth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-tool). Joe “The Plumber” Wurzelbacher, became the latest pop hero when he confronted Barack Obama with a tax question and was captured on video. Steve Radack says Joe the Plumber represents the real America. Apparently, Steve Radack didn’t make the connection that if a plunger works, a Joe the Plumber isn’t needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Toilet Plunger Voting:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a secure and efficient system for voting with toilet plungers as a unique form of participation. - **Political Memorabilia:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create innovative and collectible political memorabilia beyond traditional merchandise, tapping into the uniqueness of toilet plungers. - **Celebrity Influence:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the potential for celebrities to shape political narratives and influence voter behavior through unconventional means, as seen with Joe the Plumber. ### Who This Affects Most - **Election Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced voting technologies that incorporate unconventional objects, such as toilet plungers, to encourage wider voter engagement. - **Collectibles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a niche market of unique collectibles that blend politics, humor, and everyday household items like toilet plungers. - **Celebrity Branding:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Collaborate with influential celebrities to launch distinctive product lines that convey political messaging and tap into their fan base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aesthetic Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plunger.md) - [Satirical Political Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper.md) - [Poop-Themed Game Day Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poop-on-super-bowel-monday.md) - [Pro-Abortion Pleasure Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dame.md) - [Community-Focused Fundraising Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communityfocused-campaign.md) - [Quirky Toilet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-toilet-brush.md) - [Dispensary-Friendly Voting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toke-the-vote.md) - [Athlete-Approved Car Wash Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soapy-joes-car-wash.md) - [Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electoral-coins.md)