Unbound Edition - Reverse Your Psychology, Win an Election

Hollywood is turning out in force, saying “don’t vote.” Because not voting is still a vote.

smartypants
written by BobDoleSez, October 02, 2008 11:51 AM

BobDoleSez: people didn't vote for me.
BobDoleSez: don't do that again; don't vote for me again
BobDoleSez: 'Lizabeth! Get me a pill. I'm ready to pull the lever!

Don't vote. If you like the hell on earth we have now.

wow
written by Damp Duvet, October 02, 2008 01:15 PM

This is a powerful new approach to the same old message. I do believe we're going to see the first election in which the youth vote shows up in huge numbers. My high school students were incredibly savvy and engaged, debating openly in class for their candidate and mocking students who dared admit they "didn't care."

The approach reminds me a bit of the Obama ad that shows mock election night MSNBC coverage of a McCain win, with the ticker revealing low turnout as the cause.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=admpP57XlcQ

...
written by joesixer, October 02, 2008 01:25 PM

"Like herpes, but for positive." Sounds like the bailout. A desperate quickie that we'll be paying for forever.

Where is my Seth?
written by LadyHumps, October 02, 2008 01:31 PM

The Lady would totally hump Mssrs. Rogen and Rudd, but alas, they are not here. Call it the Lady's "schlub crush" ordeal. Still, she loves this piece, and will vote, but only if Spidey removes the suit.

Monday morning economist
written by Jose, October 02, 2008 01:33 PM

Boy I hope Joe votes!

...
written by Anita, October 02, 2008 01:49 PM

Very funny and well done. Definitely stands out from the serious, somber approach.

...
written by Pencilla Skirtstein, October 02, 2008 01:57 PM

Um, do they expect kids to watch for almost 5 minutes? One minute of well-edited stuff, please.

...
written by Humphry, October 02, 2008 02:10 PM

I would assume they have a shorter version. Does anyone know the background on this? Are there plans for use in traditional media as well? Just curious...

More Sarah Silverman, plz.
written by E.R., October 02, 2008 02:40 PM

Also recommended: "The Big Schlep" by Sarah Silverman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgHHX9R4Qtk

Yeah. Voting can be harmful to your health.
written by homer, October 02, 2008 04:46 PM

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f7d_1222962429

Colbert assures teens it's okay not to vote
written by Pencilla Skirtstein, October 03, 2008 01:25 AM

"Teen Talk -- Voter Abstinence" PSA -- Colbert-style helps teens fight the peer pressure to vote: "It's okay to like somebody... but you don't have to vote for him." The PSA starts at 2:45.
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/186530/october-01-2008/colbert-teen-talk---voter-abstinence

all it's missing is michael cera.
written by lauren, October 03, 2008 11:29 AM

This is truly a great video. I just sent it on to 5 times 5 friends.