Political gags and novelty items

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By RVDaniels

Political Novelty Items-making fun of politicians

A doll or an "action" figure?
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A doll or an "action" figure?
Source: Flickr
For Romney Supporters?
For Romney Supporters?
Making a clean sweep, George?
Making a clean sweep, George?

Let's have some fun and enter the land of political silliness. Political collectible items and gag gifts have been popular for ages. Today we are going to investigate some of the newest items available in this genre and I hope you will be amused.

President Obama and his predecessors have found themselves on everything from comic books to corkscrews. These Obama and other presidential gag gifts are sure to bring a smile to your face.

Political gag gifts--An American Humor Tradition

As far back as the American Revolution people just loved to poke fun at politicians. In the earliest times it was political cartoons in newspapers and pamphlets. Today technology and modern manufacturing allow us much more freedom of expression when we poke our pols in their tender little egos.

While some of these political and presidential gag gifts and novelties may seem a bit harsh like the Bush bathroom tissue or the Obama Chia Pet remember it's all strictly in fun. No harm intended right? Well........ maybe a little actual insult is involved. They are big kids now. They'll get over it by the next election cycle.

Just for Fun

As silly as these items may seem collecting such things could well be an investment as well as some great fun. You just never know what is going to become a valuable collectible item.

This whole hub is for fun. I have no political agenda or axe to grind. It's just fun to see the different ways our nations proudest leaders have been portrayed in a different  light. The Obama gag gifts and all the other novelty items shown here are just for fun, no harm intended. We all love the President, even when he screws up.

Political Gag Gits that are mean

How about a Poster?
How about a Poster?
Source: Flickr

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