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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 10:36 AM Jul 2016

#LogoFail: Trump/Pence campaign scrubs “screw you” branding after one day of massive ridicule

Source: RawStory

After a day of ridicule for a poorly designed Trump/Pence campaign logo that launched a thousand memes, the Trump campaign disappeared the design from their official website overnight.

Following the Twitter announcement of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as businessman Donald Trump’s choice of a running mate should he still be given the GOP presidential nomination, the logo was unveiled online and immediately became the object of derision.

With some commenters noting the T&P styling and comparing it to dangling toilet paper coming off a roll, others pointed out the penetration of the Trump ‘T’ into the Pence ‘P’ had a disturbing sexual connotation that became the subject of much mirth.

Full Frontal host Samantha Bee’s crack staff almost immediately posted and animated GIF (see below), under the heading: “Breaking the Mattress of America.”

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Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/2016/07/logofail-trumppence-campaign-scrubs-screw-you-branding-after-one-day-of-massive-ridicule/

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#LogoFail: Trump/Pence campaign scrubs “screw you” branding after one day of massive ridicule (Original Post) DonViejo Jul 2016 OP
Damn! And we were having such fun! The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2016 #1
The solution to Trump's "TP" problem just rolled out: L. Coyote Jul 2016 #10
Sorry, Trump. It's the Internet. christx30 Jul 2016 #2
Yup...can't un-ring that bell! PearliePoo2 Jul 2016 #5
I was right ... the logo will be gone pdq Botany Jul 2016 #3
I was off just a little bit. In_The_Wind Jul 2016 #7
I selected the most correct answer. It happened in less than a day! L. Coyote Jul 2016 #14
And the LOL of how often a debt-strapped convention hall's logos will have to get changed. ancianita Jul 2016 #31
I was totally wrong. joshcryer Jul 2016 #41
That Logo design captured the spirit of the Trump/Pence ticket perfectly........ UCmeNdc Jul 2016 #4
And still will. Trump probably just stopped payment on his check to this graphic designer and is TeamPooka Jul 2016 #33
No surprise... Wounded Bear Jul 2016 #6
LOL! I wonder how much made in China campaign swag had already been completed? tanyev Jul 2016 #8
I hope a lot! LiberalFighter Jul 2016 #20
They won't get paid, even if it was ordered precisely to specs. Ilsa Jul 2016 #25
yup TeamPooka Jul 2016 #39
Yep, he did that with hotel towels (with the Trump name on them) ... eppur_se_muova Jul 2016 #50
*Puff*puff* - So, how was it for you, Mike? *Puff*puff*..... TheCowsCameHome Jul 2016 #9
Not before Hannity and Fox used the official Trump campaign graphics on the program L. Coyote Jul 2016 #11
I thought Trump was supposed to be this "branding" genius underpants Jul 2016 #18
He's only good with cheap gold-plated branding. truthisfreedom Jul 2016 #29
Make America Bed Again??? slingsam Jul 2016 #12
What makes them think WE won't stop using it? nt onehandle Jul 2016 #13
This would be funny if not that there is a (very) slight chance of Trump being President. George II Jul 2016 #15
Aw, well... Back to figuring out what a trumpence is worth. Hugin Jul 2016 #16
The mnthly flex filibg could be interesting matt819 Jul 2016 #17
I'm thinking this is the work of Donald the Lesser Democrat 4 Ever Jul 2016 #49
Freudian slip SheriffBob Jul 2016 #19
Awwwww!!!!! You're no fun!!! LongTomH Jul 2016 #21
A short life and a glorious. malthaussen Jul 2016 #22
Ridicule and embarrassment are weapons mjjoe Jul 2016 #23
^^This^^^ is key rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #26
There won't be a debate if Dumpy is the nominee. Hillary won't stoop so low and he's afraid of her. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #36
"TP: Make America Wipe Again!" Lady_Chat Jul 2016 #24
HA HA HA HA! Phentex Jul 2016 #27
Cuz Trump be all like suchabadass bidnez dude who'll make America shake again. ancianita Jul 2016 #28
Planned Parenthood did it best!.... pkdu Jul 2016 #30
that is good! irisblue Jul 2016 #34
Knuckle-draggers couldn't see it. They blame nepotism. Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2016 #32
BlueJ7's tweet betrays a paralyzing level of stupidity... Aristus Jul 2016 #35
Rebranding Already???? bucolic_frolic Jul 2016 #37
Using the internationally recognized symbol for butt sex wasn't a good idea after all. Kaleva Jul 2016 #38
Well, you know it's too late rocktivity Jul 2016 #40
More ridicule is in order - #CheetoSporkhands. GoneOffShore Jul 2016 #42
What went wrong? PdxSean Jul 2016 #43
Donald Hump... Hekate Jul 2016 #44
Lmao! That is going to be his new name! AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #45
This has been a weird year for logos TlalocW Jul 2016 #46
Feed the birds. raven mad Jul 2016 #47
Toilet Paper Sunlei Jul 2016 #48
See what I'm doing to Mike! Elect me and I'll screw you too! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2016 #51
I can see the bumper stickers "call me crazy" "global warming is a hoax" "Screw You" CallMeCrazyMikePence Jul 2016 #52

christx30

(6,241 posts)
2. Sorry, Trump. It's the Internet.
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 10:40 AM
Jul 2016

It's going to be there forever. That is the logo for your campaign.
Now repeat after me: Hillary Clinton's transition team. Get used to hearing that in December. It'll be everywhere.

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
14. I selected the most correct answer. It happened in less than a day!
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 11:03 AM
Jul 2016

They still have a TP problem!

TeamPooka

(24,229 posts)
33. And still will. Trump probably just stopped payment on his check to this graphic designer and is
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 02:54 PM
Jul 2016

going to stiff him on the bill.
Like all his other vendors.

Wounded Bear

(58,666 posts)
6. No surprise...
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 10:48 AM
Jul 2016

perhaps it was just a little bit too honest about what Trump intends to do to the country.

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
25. They won't get paid, even if it was ordered precisely to specs.
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 01:40 PM
Jul 2016

Trump is a deadbeat. He doesn't pay his bills. Others have to suck up his losses.

eppur_se_muova

(36,269 posts)
50. Yep, he did that with hotel towels (with the Trump name on them) ...
Sun Jul 17, 2016, 10:11 AM
Jul 2016

wouldn't pay the contracted price, told them to take them back. Of course they offered him a lower price.

matt819

(10,749 posts)
17. The mnthly flex filibg could be interesting
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 11:19 AM
Jul 2016

How much did he pay and who got that money? Wanna bet it went to a company he owns, directly or indirectly?

Democrat 4 Ever

(3,941 posts)
49. I'm thinking this is the work of Donald the Lesser
Sun Jul 17, 2016, 08:50 AM
Jul 2016

The son probably came up with it..since they are experts on all things. That bill will be paid and it will be huuuuge!

mjjoe

(260 posts)
23. Ridicule and embarrassment are weapons
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 12:26 PM
Jul 2016

Trump is all about his ego and his image of himself. This is a clear example of it. Also shows the easiest path to defeat him.

I can't wait to see the debates. Hillary Clinton will just need to mock Trump lightly and he'll absolutely lose it on national television.

 

rjsquirrel

(4,762 posts)
26. ^^This^^^ is key
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 01:47 PM
Jul 2016

Especially effective is having women mock and ridicule him. It makes him sputter with rage.

Making him a constant vulgar running joke is how we beat him.

Michelle Obama could reduce him to a puddle of piss if she raised an eyebrow at him.

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
36. There won't be a debate if Dumpy is the nominee. Hillary won't stoop so low and he's afraid of her.
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 03:31 PM
Jul 2016

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,005 posts)
32. Knuckle-draggers couldn't see it. They blame nepotism.
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 02:39 PM
Jul 2016
To: EveningStar

I consider my self dirtymainded but this lefties must have a bunch of little vaginas put together as a brian, when I so that logo never ever in may mind thought of what they see.

29 posted on 2016-07-16, 2:58:28 PM by BlueJ7



Trump nepotism is 100% A-OK with the FReaks, except when it is not:

To: miserare

Something tells me it was a sentimental choice. Sometime down the line, we’ll find out that someone close to Donald designed that first one. Someone like Melenia, one of his ex-wives, one of the children. OR Hope Hicks, his Girl Friday.

16 posted on 2016-07-16, 2:43:51 PM by lee martell

bucolic_frolic

(43,178 posts)
37. Rebranding Already????
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 04:34 PM
Jul 2016

Hey, Donnie, that will cover up a lot, just like your hair!

We'll be ready for the next logo too!

PdxSean

(574 posts)
43. What went wrong?
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 09:09 PM
Jul 2016

How could this have gone wrong when they used the same marketing group that named the Teabaggers?

TlalocW

(15,384 posts)
46. This has been a weird year for logos
Sun Jul 17, 2016, 02:15 AM
Jul 2016

Hillary's was panned for looking too corporate.
Rand Paul... random flame above name.
Jeb! Exclamation point misued.
Cruz's looked like the American flag was rolled into a ball and set on fire, and then he did that whole TrusTed (Trus being a trans-rectal ultrasound).

Now Trump and Pence are keeping it classy.

I am the furthest thing from a graphic designer (although I know enough to annoy them with Comic Sans), but honestly, how can you look at one letter essentially penetrating another and go, "Yup, that's a winner!"

TlalocW

52. I can see the bumper stickers "call me crazy" "global warming is a hoax" "Screw You"
Sun Jul 17, 2016, 04:10 PM
Jul 2016

Awsome.

1.From his congressional campaign website in 2000: “Global warming is a myth. The global warming treaty is a disaster. There, I said it…I know Monica Lewinsky seems like the most important issue in America but, call me crazy, I think the quiet expansion of the liberal environmentalist agenda by Al Gore and Clinton White House that will cost thousands of jobs could be more important. Say no to the global warming treaty.” (via Buzzfeed)
http://www.bna.com/indiana-governor-mike-b73014444775/

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