1984

This remix of the classic 1984 Apple Commercial has been blowing up on the internet lately- and getting lots of mainstream press. I’m not sure I’m so “wowed” by it, but I suppose it’s interesting enough. Barack’s camp has said they did not produce the commercial but I think I would’ve been more intrigued if they had. If Barack is so revolutionary, and breaks the mold in so many ways (a la 1984) , you’d think he’d be all over “the internets” figuring out ways to start a real conversation with constituents and getting his messages across. Don’t get me wrong, I think Barack has some very compelling attributes and is refreshing in many ways, but it’s still SO early. I’d like to see where the candidates go with this campaign. There are too many issues left to talk about so I reserve the right to wait before making up my mind on this one. I also think that President Bush’s face would fit much better in this rendition than Hillary’s. I understand Barack fans see her as the direct threat to his campaign, but if we’re going for the whole “Vote Different” theme- don’t you think it would mean so much more to juxtapose Barack against George W? Isn’t that what people need to be “rescued” from? I guess the person behind this commercial just wanted to get people talking and has therefore succeeded. It is kind of a cool reminder that each of us can play an active role in the larger conversation- if we wanted to and were creative enough. Just some thoughts. But enough of that, check out the vid;