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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBig Bird Votes Obama
I checked with the head of the elections division, and he said that, no, it is not illegal to vote in a Big Bird outfit, said Ginny Ballard, a spokeswoman for the Travis County clerks office.
Just putting the suit on back at the house was a challenge. I had to ask my wife, Kay, to help me put the thing on because I couldnt figure out what went where. Ive had less trouble with a tux. The bird suit is a three-piece, and if you put the pieces on in the wrong order, as I did, you end up being held prisoner in the suit. Also, there was no place to put my car keys.
Youve got it on upside down, Kay said. These are the arms, and this is the tail. Who knew? I did not see this in my future, Kay added.
I didnt pull this stunt because Im a big fan of Big Bird. Nope, this one is Mitt Romneys fault. If the Mittster hadnt said during one of the presidential debates that he loves Big Bird, not likes but loves, I might have rented a Daffy Duck or a Tweety Bird suit instead. I prefer those two birds to Big Bird.
........................http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/kelso-turns-out-voting-is-for-the-birds/nSwYC/
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Big Bird Votes Obama (Original Post)
kpete
Nov 2012
OP
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)1. Love it!
HipChick
(25,485 posts)2. Excellent
bluestateguy
(44,173 posts)3. I'm a Bert and Ernie guy myself
But I think they'd be for O too.
flamingdem
(39,313 posts)4. Great photo!
No one is even paying attention to him.
DonRedwood
(4,359 posts)5. :0) big smile! thanks
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)6. Times I wish I had an Elmo costume...
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)10. That might slow down the process...
...with everybody trying to tickle you.
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)17. Nothing wrong with some tickling at the polling place!
I don't think the Republicans could control themselves though
Baitball Blogger
(46,735 posts)7. Is the guy in the black suit his security?
Spazito
(50,364 posts)8. I love this, laughed so loud it scared the hell out of my cat!
mfcorey1
(11,001 posts)9. ROFLMAO and sharing this with everybody I know! eom
rDigital
(2,239 posts)11. Too Funny. nt
brooklynite
(94,594 posts)12. But...how do you check his ID?
It could be an FRAUDULENT VOTER inside that suit!
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)13. I'd say he has The Tweet vote wrapped up !!!!
Native
(5,942 posts)14. You guys should check out the comments attached to the link - typical rude Republican behavior.
And I love that Kelso brought his own security detail!
marions ghost
(19,841 posts)15. BB voting in self defense
love it what a photo...a fitting statement about a surreal election season...
Lightsource777
(78 posts)16. Check out those chicken legs n/t
WillyT
(72,631 posts)18. HUGE K & R !!!