When Barack Obama was first elected to the nation’s highest office in 2008, he was hailed as “the first social media President” and was praised for running such an Internet-savvy campaign. My, how the times have changed.
Fast forward to 2014, and you would swear that Obama’s technology team, as well as that of the entire Democratic party, was being managed by this lady:
Today, the DNC thought that it would be a good idea to do a little crowdsourcing using the “information superhighway.”
They sent a tweet from their @TheDemocrats Twitter handle containing a “hip,” “swell” bumper sticker idea that they thought would resonate with “the youngins,” and asked them to help pick the best overall design.
The proposed bumper sticker shows President Obama from the shoulders up and includes the caption “Like a Boss,” a reference to an SNL video featuring Seth Rogen and Andy Samberg.
Here’s the tweet:
We’ll only print this if enough people vote for it – add your name: http://t.co/M55LY7QXnl pic.twitter.com/okRaRk8rPk
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) May 23, 2014
Now, anyone familiar with Internet culture these days, and “the first social media President” of course would be, knows that this pic is just asking—no, begging—no, demanding—to be Photoshopped endlessly and mercilessly. Well, people heard the clarion call of the Photoshop gods and started Photoshopping and tweeting their responses #LikeABoss. Some of the tweets are absolutely hysterical, the most memorable of which are provided here for your viewing pleasure:
RT @TheDemocrats: We'll only print this if enough people vote for it – add your name pic.twitter.com/uYxMkYxvjP
— T. Becket Adams (@BecketAdams) May 23, 2014
.@TheDemocrats Actually I like this one better pic.twitter.com/o2xM1f1KTL
— Matt Gorman (@msgorman) May 23, 2014
I'll vote for this one
@TheDemocrats pic.twitter.com/WS6cPLaV8F
— Bossy Becky Ziegler (@bzbex) May 23, 2014
— Ben Howe (@BenHowe) May 23, 2014
— Ben Howe (@BenHowe) May 23, 2014
— Ben Howe (@BenHowe) May 23, 2014
@TheDemocrats pic.twitter.com/pEkfnTfeAy
— Rex Harrison's Hat (@RexHarrisonsHat) May 23, 2014
Rockin' Mom Jeans & Bike Helmets #LikeABoss pic.twitter.com/GTPMkVcPkT
— AngieQueenofQuirk (@Artist_Angie) May 23, 2014
Lies #LikeABoss pic.twitter.com/FEgwPvcVLS
— Victor Nikki (@hapkidobigdad) May 23, 2014
Obama can't be #LikeABoss until he actually accepts responsibility for something.
— Rep. Steve Stockman (@SteveWorks4You) May 23, 2014
#LikeABoss pic.twitter.com/eMlKNLURVs
— Chris Barnhart (@ChrisBarnhart) May 23, 2014
That's much better. #LikeABoss pic.twitter.com/DrsCdqTdw9
— Matthew (@Matthops82) May 23, 2014
Marxist #LikeABoss pic.twitter.com/05UimNtNBL
— Victor Nikki (@hapkidobigdad) May 23, 2014
#LikeABoss pic.twitter.com/kcT7LiNG7L
— Chris Barnhart (@ChrisBarnhart) May 23, 2014
#LikeABoss or a Community Organizer, in way over his head. pic.twitter.com/jk1TJEgPFE
— The Morning Spew (@TheMorningSpew) May 23, 2014
Waiting for his newspaper to get briefed #LikeABoss pic.twitter.com/WpfsAidqjC
— Bossy Mom (@lindarutter) May 23, 2014
Leaves heros to die #LikeABoss pic.twitter.com/TEQb3t5WuI
— Lizzy Lou Who (@_wintergirl93) May 23, 2014
Sends a plane for his dog but not his ambassador #LikeABoss pic.twitter.com/VMg4mxVfQL
— Daniel Snyder (@danmsnyder) May 23, 2014
Bows to Reagan #LikeABoss pic.twitter.com/zcAsKv9trK
— KenB (@kwbr1960) May 23, 2014
#LikeABoss? pic.twitter.com/ZfVec0eNyT
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 23, 2014