Can you the feel energy, buzz and excitement? Forget New Years, Merry Xmas, and Y2K. From main street and church pews to television and social networking sites, people of all ages are talking, texting, and blogging about Barack Obama, his family, their new dog, their daughters’ new school, inauguration parties, the transition of power, to name just a few. Publishers are embracing him in the super hero world as he graces the cover of Marvel’s “Amazing Spiderman #583” comic book which was released yesterday. According to Marvel’s website, their first two printings are SOLD OUT and are printing a third release due to the insatiable demand. Hurry up and place that order! Of course the first one is the ultimate eye on the collector’s edition prize. Marvel Editor, Steve Wacker, didn’t think twice of featuring Obama when he first heard that the President Elect is a Spiderman fan. The story plot is about an imposter planning to ruin Inauguration day.
How about Obama as a pseudo looking Superman? Feminist “Ms.” Magazine published a special issue of a ready to take on the world looking Obama flashing a “This is what a feminist looks like” shirt. According to CNN this morning, some critics have complained that a woman not a man should be represented, such as Senator Hilary Clinton or Sarah Palin. “Ms.” replied that Clinton and Palin have been featured in past issues and that choosing Obama was appropriate. Magazine sales of the inauguration issue are skyrocketing – very appropriate indeed especially at a time when print publications are dying or bleeding.
Want to attend the inauguration and some official parties? Got $1,000? That’s the going rate on Craigslist. The best deal so far is $1050 for two tickets: the ceremony and one of the balls. I believe there is a total of seven parties. According to the posting, you get a standing only spot right behind the front seated area not across the pond, miles away. For the parties, the trick is identifying the official from the unofficial inaugural balls that maybe/hopefully the Obama family will attend. How many will they attend and for how long? So even though you have a ticket for one of the balls, his attendance is not guaranteed. Another posting advertised two inaugural ball tickets for $2,900 which is good for any of the seven parties with a disclaimer of a no guarantee of Obama’s presence.
What time is it? There’s a comic book store in my neighborhood. I must go with lightening speed. Outtamyway!!!
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