Huckabee’s Chuck Norris Ad (Video)
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James Joyner | Wednesday, November 21, 2007 |
I rolled my eyes a couple weeks ago when Chuck Norris endorsed Mike Huckabee for president. I mean, I like Norris and all, but I’m not going to base my voting decisions on his recommendations.
I must admit, though, that this ad is an instant classic:
“Chuck Norris doesn’t endorse, he tells America how it’s going to be,” indeed.
Alex Massie pronounces it “by far and away the best advertisement of this interminable presidential election campaign.” As an avid TiVo’er who starts fast forwarding at the first hint of an advertisement, I can’t say that’s true without reservation but it’s certainly the best I’ve seen. Indeed, only the Bill Richardson “job interview” ads come close.
Garance Franke-Ruta says “it’s totally brilliant and very funny, while also the kind of thing that makes you put your head in your hands and wonder about the future of democracy.”
Me, I’ve long stopped wondering. Still, I think this is meant to be funny rather than surreal.
About the Author: James Joyner is the publisher of Outside the Beltway and the managing editor of the Atlantic Council. He's a former Army officer, Desert Storm vet, and college professor with a PhD in political science from The University of Alabama. He lives just outside the Beltway in Alexandria, Virginia.
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