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I've always liked The New Yorker but I do think that the cover is a bit offensive. I'm not up in arms about it though. This attempt at satire about misconceptions just seems to fall flat.
I'd have to agree with those quoted in the many articles who say that there simply is no "comedic" take on Obama; there just isn't anything funny about him. For that matter, I'd say the same about McCain. So far, all I've heard are comments about his age....not very funny.
Perhaps it has something to do with what's at stake in this election. At first, I thought it was just me but I've questioned my elders and they've agreed that this is a particularly frightening time for the United States. We're not in the mood for political comedy.
I have a feeling this will blow over pretty quickly. The readership of The New Yorker will get that it's a poor attempt at satire. Those who wouldn't understand it will more than likely never see it.
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