I’d totally vote Captain Obvious into office.
You know you’ve wanted to do the same.
If you are friends with me on Facebook or have seen a few recent blog posts, you know I am outraged by this race. It’s ridiculous. Leading the country is not a freaking reality show.
Captain Obvious has announced he is joining the race for president by (literally… Forrest Gump-style) running across the country. Not to be outdone of a certain reality TV star, he threw his hat into the ring via a TV ad while running on a treadmill.
Given the choices, I’ll take the fitness nut. At least running all the way across the U.S. is good way to guarantee he’s in touch with what’s going on. Maybe. At the very least, he’s fit enough to go to the mat with Trump any bullies. Ahem.
I’ve seen the other candidates, and I know I’m fit for the job. They don’t seem very fit at all.”
– Captain Obvious
At the very least, Captain Obvious is providing me a little comic relief.
Between now and the election in November, Captain Obvious will be sharing his experiences via Twitter, additional TV spots and a his website.
Why is Vegas making me go to a race?!
My favorite part is that at CaptainObviousRunsForPresident.com, you can follow his progress and watch 51 different videos made for each of the states and Washington D.C. Find out what Captain Obvious has to say about my home state of Georgia. His Large Mouth Bass research may not be completely right… but I’ve never actually fished.
But you HAVE to watch the Nevada one. What happens in Vegas…
His Super PAC is Hotels(dot)com. They believe in simplicity as much as he does – and he’ll need a place to sleep at night. They’ll be providing him with running shoes, socks, shorts and everything else he needs for his run. Hotels(dot)com sees the presidential race as a creative opportunity to utilize Captain Obvious as a way to be a part of, share in the broader cultural experience and to engage. Run, Obvious, run!
Better than throwing money at more annoying ads, you can donate to a good cause via the site – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The American Cancer Society, and American Diabetes Association are all included.
Obviously we have similar values.
Check out Captain Obvious as he live-tweets the upcoming presidential debates too!
[Tweet “Captain Obvious is running for President. Literally. Running.”]
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Speaking of… I need to book some marvelous hotels for THAILAND!
What did Captain Obvious have to say about your state?
Are you already OVER this election? Of, if you’re abroad, do you think the US is nuts?
I must admit… The media in Australia (and the UK too as I still follow it) can’t believe what is going on in the US – they play all of Trumps doozies and everyone is like ‘surely…no…they can’t vote him in… Surely..!?!?!’. :-S
AHHHH I AM SO SO SO OVER IT and yet?
when I went to see the sound of music this past weekend?
I thought a lot about one particular candidate during the musical
I shall choose to focus on CAPT OBVIOUS instead of the one who rhymes with RUMP.
OMG I love this! Just followed on Twitter and will check out the videos after my kids wake-up so my laughing doesn’t!!
It’s the only reason I stayed sane during last night’s debate!
This election is sooo crazy! It truly is the first time I have been interested in the issues and the people running…at least once a week I think “WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR COUNTRY?!”
Soooooo over the insanity! This is beyond hilarious!
Haha, I don’t think you’d want to hear what I think 😉
South Carolina dropped two major bombs by who won our primaries :'(.
I can’t believe will still have until freaking NOVEMBER until this is over. The only consolation I can think of is that the president doesn’t really have that much power. All bills will either be compromised greatly or shut down quickly.
I don’t know… it’s 4 years of a non-government and someone representing us to the world and negotiating on our behalf. Plus the Supreme Court noms and avoiding international conflicts. And there are executive orders. It’s scary.
Haha! I’m loving the Captain Obvious campaign (both the run foror president and the Linquia one 🙂 ).
I had to click through to see Vegas…so funny! I need to take the time to watch all of the different states. I have a new appreication for Captain Obvious’s sense of humor.
Yup! I had to watch them all after seeing the Vegas video!
I love his treadmill video! I’d vote for him for sure. I am on the campaign too come check it out
I really don’t follow any sort of politics, but even I know this ish is crazy. I’ve seen the Captain Obvious commercials and they’re too funny!
Oh yeah, these next months are going to fly by!
The thing I have to keep reminding myself is that ‘God is in control,’ in the midst of our CRAZY politics. Sometimes I think we put too much stock in politics. 😀
I like his shorts, which is more than enough reason to vote for Captain Obvious over Trump.
Better hair too.
You guys are nuts. Some of them for real (Trump Trottel), some in a good way (you).
I still atke the positive that you guys will move to Switzerland if Trottel gets the crown.
Thailand. I am so excited for you!
Seriously. I’d pack it up and move in a heart beat. New Zealand is apparently fairly easy to immigrate to…
I love the Captain Obvious campaign!! He is the obvious choice, right?
I haven’t admitted this anywhere publicly yet, but my ex (who lives in the US) is a Trump supporter. Thinking about how poor my judgement is legitimately keeps me up at night. Shudder.
Wow. How is that possible?! Give me his number. I’m going to terrorize him.
Grateful to be a Canadian.
Can I move in?
Sure.Toronto is a great city and I think you would like it here.
UGH yes I’m so scared by this election! Have you seen the John Oliver/Last Week Tonight #MakeDonaldDrumpfAgain bit? It’s kind of amazing, but frightening at the same time because this dude is going to be the Republican candidate…. YIKES I’m afraid.
I DID!!! I think 3 or 4 different people shared it on my FB wall. I felt honored. LOL!
And yes… I’m beyond afraid.
Laura this is so so amazing! My family talks about the race but not in a way we normally would. We’re all so discouraged by the whole thing. It’s a mockery. Can you tell I’m over it?