Chicagoist: I Am Obama (And So Can You)!

Lauri Apple

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:35:43 -0600

http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/entries/49750-slut.html

bunnybear

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:59:07 -0600

http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/entries/38117-monster.html

ophmarketing

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:50:50 -0600

http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/entries/24081-hopi.html

sherlaura

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:54:23 -0600

awesome

JHop

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:40:24 -0600

http://obamaconme.com/entries/12450-broke.html http://obamaconme.com/entries/12521-grope.html

Albanyparkour

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:25:50 -0600

http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/entries/images/64/91/21243/original_image.gif?1231953720 and the companion piece http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/entries/images/c8/d4/21283/original_image.gif?1231953913

ropesack

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:08:36 -0600

http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/entries/images/30/1a/21042/original_image.gif?1231952411

Tankboy

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:05:28 -0600

That's the spirit!

ropesack

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:05:10 -0600

UTV

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:59:11 -0600

Well, this design and utility will clearly resonate. Mostly with people who have nothing better to do at work. As it has for me.

Tankboy

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:58:35 -0600

The original is solid design-wise, partially for the reasons you listed as possible detriments. And partially due to the artist's treatment of his subject. If you need further proof of its strength, just look at my own attempt above and how poorly it translates in comparison! Also, this particular exercise is just supposed to be a fun midweek diversion...

matilda

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:53:52 -0600

While the Obama "Hope" design clearly was effective, I am confused about why some people think it was great design otherwise. The design always seemed to be a combination of something from the early 20th-century Socialist Realist tradition, with a bit of rip-off from those iPod ads featuring faceless people dancing or kicking or doing karate chops. Iconic? Sure. Original or exciting? I don't see how.