The New Yorker called tasteless for new Obama Magazine cover

NEON DEON · 07-14-08, 10:40 AM

"The illustration on the issue that hits newsstands Monday, titled "The Politics of Fear" and drawn by Barry Blitt, depicts Barack Obama wearing traditional Muslim garb — sandals, robe and turban — and his wife, Michelle — dressed in camouflage, combat boots and an assault rifle strapped over her shoulder — standing in the Oval Office.
The couple is doing a fist tap in front of a fireplace in which an American flag is burning. Over the mantle hangs a portrait of Osama bin Laden."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080714/...ama_new_yorker

I think they went a bit overboard.

mrbeast · 07-14-08, 01:20 PM

I have a feeling that the satire might go over the heads of many, on both sides of the US political divide.

August · 07-14-08, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbeast

I have a feeling that the satire might go over the heads of many, on both sides of the US political divide.

At what point does satire become insult?

I mean how about if someone took a dislike to you and started posting satirical posters of you in a nazi uniform or Klan outfit all around town? Bet you wouldn't like it much...

Tchocky · 07-14-08, 01:50 PM

I laughed at it.

Remember The American Conservative's cover?

UnderseaLcpl · 07-14-08, 02:20 PM

Anyone who is misled or thinks poorly of Obama due to the cover of that magazine needs to have their voting rights revoked and they should be placed into a facility which caters to those with "special needs".

I dare say; "offensive my a$$". I am almost inclined to agree with Phil Graham that we are a nation of whiners. Or at least a nation with a significant "whiner" populace.

Platapus · 07-14-08, 02:52 PM

Just remember that there is a fine line between satire and stupidity. Absent of any a priori knowledge it is hard to tell the difference between the two.

This applies to magazine covers as well as internet forums. It is always risky to assume that the reader understands the writer's original intent.

A better caption on the magazine cover is called for. The current one: "the politics of fear" can be interpreted several ways, only one of which is satirical.

07-14-08, 10:40 AM	#1
NEON DEON Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 5	The New Yorker called tasteless for new Obama Magazine cover "The illustration on the issue that hits newsstands Monday, titled "The Politics of Fear" and drawn by Barry Blitt, depicts Barack Obama wearing traditional Muslim garb — sandals, robe and turban — and his wife, Michelle — dressed in camouflage, combat boots and an assault rifle strapped over her shoulder — standing in the Oval Office. The couple is doing a fist tap in front of a fireplace in which an American flag is burning. Over the mantle hangs a portrait of Osama bin Laden." http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080714/...ama_new_yorker I think they went a bit overboard. __________________ Diesel Boats Forever!

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mrbeast Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a feeling that the satire might go over the heads of many, on both sides of the US political divide. __________________

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I laughed at it. Remember The American Conservative's cover? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Anyone who is misled or thinks poorly of Obama due to the cover of that magazine needs to have their voting rights revoked and they should be placed into a facility which caters to those with "special needs". I dare say; "offensive my a$$". I am almost inclined to agree with Phil Graham that we are a nation of whiners. Or at least a nation with a significant "whiner" populace. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

07-14-08, 02:52 PM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Just remember that there is a fine line between satire and stupidity. Absent of any a priori knowledge it is hard to tell the difference between the two. This applies to magazine covers as well as internet forums. It is always risky to assume that the reader understands the writer's original intent. A better caption on the magazine cover is called for. The current one: "the politics of fear" can be interpreted several ways, only one of which is satirical. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.