By now you have probably heard about Obama Fingers, the tasty new frozen chicken snack food* available in Germany. Although much ado has been made over the possible racist overtones of the convenience food’s name, personally I doubt that those behind the name intended offense. I’m guessing the only reason the fried chicken strips are named after Obama and not Bush is because no one would buy Bush Fingers.
Obama is a marketing machine over here in Germany. Notice him here pimping glasses at a optician in Munich’s Gärtnerplatz, in the most enthusiastic window display ever created by a German optician.
He does look lovely in those gray frames, doesn’t he?
* As a vegetarian, I’m going to have to sit the investigative journalism out, but other bloggers are all over it.
LOVE the window display!! Too funny.
I was shocked to receive my catalogue for Yellow Moebel (the furniture store) and have a pink white house with the title “YES – We Can.”
I guess the white house appeals to everyone now…
He’s got great bones…
From one of the commenters in the Gawker item:
What about the dried shrimp tails known affectionately by many as Cheney Dicks?
One of the DSDS candidates has adopted “Yes we can” as his motto, too. There couldn’t have been more of an about-face in German opinion as there was between this president and the last. It’s unbelievable.
CN – I’m bummed they finally took it down. It was so much fun to point out to people.
Berlinbound – eyes, too…
Ian – lol, I saw that. I will never think of dried shrimp the same way again.
Hi, there I am from Munich, now living in Florida. it is nice to read about my hometown on your blog. Certainly will visit soon. The pictures are great so is your post about “our” love for Obama. Was lucky and heard his speech last year in Berlin.May I use your poics and link to you for this post? Would be nice, my email you can see below, right. Paula
Haha I love the Obama craziness. It’s not quite as prevalent in France, but I do see “Yes we can” in a lot of ads now. No Obama fingers here though! lol
Paula – thanks for stopping by. Links are always appreciated, but I don’t lend out my photos. Thanks for understanding.
Jennie – who knows, maybe it’s just a matter of time before Obama Fingers go international. 😉