Early Christmas Gift Idea

As most of you know, I am not a real big Obama supporter, but I saw something on TV a few weeks back that astounded me. I was watching Sean Hannity and a commercial came on that at a first I thought was a joke. Even after it was completed I really did not think it was real, but I later saw it run several times on other stations. It was a commercial for chiaobama. A plastic bust of President Obama's head with the chia (chia pet) plant growing on top for hair. On the side is the slogan, YES WE CAN.

The commercial encouraged you to order on-line (chiaobama.com) and be the first in your office or your school room to own one. Take it to work or school for a conversation piece. Send one to your friends.

Now I don't know what kind of corporate culture you have, but I can almost assure you the conversation that would ensue in my work place would go something like this.

My Boss: Mike I couldn't help but notice that you have a Chiaobama on your desk complete with green plants for his hair.

Me: Yes sir. The commercial said it would be a good conversation piece in the office place.

Boss: Well I would certainly agree it is a conversation piece and here is the conversation. Due to the negative connotations of this art piece being on your desk, we no longer need your services. Please take your conversation piece with you when you leave.

I am sure this would be a prize gift for your friends too. In my opinion this would be equivalent to the horses head in bed in the Godfather movie. The only friend I would send this to is one I was trying to get rid of.

So if you really want to insult nearly everyone, you can get one of these sure fire attention getters. Please don't send me one however. I still need to function in this society a while longer.