Inauguration -- Educational or Not?

[30A Skunkape]

I am not digging the naked part.

Skunky...I agree...no rainbows or hearts coming out of the unicorn's behind render this painting worthless. jdarg needs to tutor Dan on the finer details of the unicorn.

Fine art challenges our sensibilities. I think the artist is trying to convey the magnitude of Obama's triumph in spite of relative political naivety. It evokes comparison to baby Hercules slaying serpents meant to take his life, an event that foreshadowed the young hero's future greatness. Perhaps too, the artist wants to contrast the white steed favored by heroes with the dark skin of this most unlikely rider. The audience is left to ponder that which is less likely;the manner by which Obama secured the Democrat nomination for POTUS or the relatively unseasoned black man himself?

 

[Jdarg]

Fine art challenges our sensibilities. I think the artist is trying to convey the magnitude of Obama's triumph in spite of relative political naivety. It evokes comparison to baby Hercules slaying serpents meant to take his life, an event that foreshadowed the young hero's future greatness. Perhaps too, the artist wants to contrast the white steed favored by heroes with the dark skin of this most unlikely rider. The audience is left to ponder that which is less likely;the manner by which Obama secured the Democrat nomination for POTUS or the relatively unseasoned black man himself?

Skunky- doctor, pot stirrer, TV technician, art critic

 

[30A Skunkape]

Skunky- doctor, pot stirrer, TV technician, art critic

Did I mention how comfy the beds are at Holiday Inn Express?

 

[Miss Kitty]

Skunky- doctor, pot stirrer, TV technician, art critic

...oh, I can only hope for Skunky, the museum docent, to take me on a tour one day. We can start with a small one like the Ogden at WC.

Thanks, skunk...it all makes perfect sense now.

 

[Bob]

Fine art challenges our sensibilities. I think the artist is trying to convey the magnitude of Obama's triumph in spite of relative political naivety. It evokes comparison to baby Hercules slaying serpents meant to take his life, an event that foreshadowed the young hero's future greatness. Perhaps too, the artist wants to contrast the white steed favored by heroes with the dark skin of this most unlikely rider. The audience is left to ponder that which is less likely;the manner by which Obama secured the Democrat nomination for POTUS or the relatively unseasoned black man himself?

the unicorn is politically phallic

 

[30A Skunkape]

the unicorn is politically phallic

I see your point

 

[Bob]

I see your point

he's got the powa!

 

[Miss Kitty]

the unicorn is politically phallic

I see your point

Thanks for setting me straight.

Now, excuse me while I go take a shower.

 

[Smiling JOe]

The Inauguration itself is cool, for the reasons Punzy earlier described. The many Inauguration parties which follow, are also very educational, as it shows how wasteful this government can be. Those parties are typically very political. One other educational bit about this change in the Executive Branch, which isn't likely to be seen on TV, is the transition of two families and furniture in the private quarters of the White House. One minute, the Bush's stuff is there, and the next, the Obama's. That must take some massive coordination and effort.

 

[NoHall]

Fine art challenges our sensibilities. I think the artist is trying to convey the magnitude of Obama's triumph in spite of relative political naivety. It evokes comparison to baby Hercules slaying serpents meant to take his life, an event that foreshadowed the young hero's future greatness. Perhaps too, the artist wants to contrast the white steed favored by heroes with the dark skin of this most unlikely rider. The audience is left to ponder that which is less likely;the manner by which Obama secured the Democrat nomination for POTUS or the relatively unseasoned black man himself?

I...can't...breathe... (I haven't even gotten around to laughing about the phallic symbol yet!)