The Retort

Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia-Obama!

February 19th, 2010 by Ashley Frodsham For The Retort

Obama, the Chia pet?

If you were President, wouldn’t you rather have shoes thrown at you? I thought it was a joke when I saw Chia-Obama. Stores have since pulled the Barack Obama version of the Chia pet from their shelves after complaints from customers. Some people say it’s racist. Chia pet creator, Joseph Pedott, is shocked with such an accusation. He argues that once upon a time, Obama did indeed have an afro, and Chia-Obama can get a haircut. What about the Mr. T Chia? Was that racist?

There are Obama action figures and superhero Obama bobble-head dolls. I suppose Chia-Obama is cheesy and unavoidable. I can just see the loyal Obama fans sprinkling their seeds of hope on their leaders’ head. Chia-Obama comes in both happy or determined face, and watching his green hair grow, makes me want to say, “Ch…Ch…Ch…Chia!”

It’s Chia-Obama everyone! But what if his Chia hair doesn’t grow? Now that’s just depressing. First the economy, now the leader of the free world can’t get his hair to sprout. I would suggest a good shampoo of Rogaine, but I digress. I see it as an easy way for Obama to decide on bailouts. If you’re plunking down about $20 for a Chia-Obama, you don’t need bailout money.