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Political Idea of the Year: Romney-isms

Though it is unsure how history will look back on Mitt Romney's political campaign but right now history sees it as a visual-fest of memes. So many memes! While these memes may not last past the election, they're a good way to keep yourself classy this halloween by reusing maybe an old suit or prom tuxedo while carrying a binder full of women in case you don't end up with a date. Let's start with my favorite:

Homeless Big Bird




What a wonderful way to express the 1% kicking the 99% to the ground than with Mitt Romney and his nemesis Big Bird.  This meme stemmed from a comment that the governor made about halting subsidiaries to PBS in effort to cut spending and get the country out of its massive debt. However he called out Big Bird specifically in this quote: "I like PBS, I love Big Bird. Actually like you, too. But I'm not going to -- I'm not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for." This sparked the wonderful internet phenomenon as Homeless Big Bird because honestly, who the hell calls out Big Bird for being a big spender and a main attributor to our country's budget shortfalls?



While plenty of Big Bird costume are, in fact, available on the rack. Nothing will stop you from putting your individual unique homeless flair on it. You can also partner up with someone dressed as Mitt and have him kick you down a little.

Binders Full of Women 




On the subject of rectifying inequality in the workplace, Romney takes it back old school and proudly admitted to putting together "binders full of women" when there weren't enough female applicants applying to cabinet positions. However, this turned out to be untrue and these "binders full of women" were actually put together by women's groups for whoever would win the election. All Romney did was hire a woman and basically tried to take credit for the work of women's group that put together these fantastic binders.



No matter how large this binder meme has blown up, nothing will be more popular than you at a party with binders full of women. Luckily, Urban Outfitters has some pretty awesome ones for sale. However you get women into these binders though is all up to the imagination.

As more things come flying out of Mitt Romney's mouth, the longer this list may get so be sure to check back for updated Romney-isms (or other costume ideas, that's cool too).


Who this costume is for:
  • Anyone with an old suit
  • Mormons
  • Sesame Street enthusiasts (and alternatively homeless enthusiasts)
  • Someone with an ungodly amount of binders (3 will do)

What you'll need:

For Homeless Big Bird
  • It pains me to say this but... a Big Bird costume
  • Clothes that have been marinated in the outdoors
  • A buddy in a suit stomping on you

For Binders Full of Women
  • Obviously binders (preferably full of women)
  • Millions of the womens 
  • Orange tinted lotion for the right tan
  • Slick back old man hair with a glob of white strands


Rating: Easy

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