Mash-ups are not the end of culture, but the final form.
The politics portrayed here are not exclusive to Alabama, but my state is a bellwether for such politics nationally. Indeed, the south generally serves as a great indicator of the national direction. That is because southern Alabama is the epicenter of all wingnuttery -- as you can see by our TV ads.
Tim James has pandered his way to national attention. Young Boozer (real name!) has drawn national mention. So has Dale Peterson, a candidate for Agriculture Commissioner (really!). These ads are aggressive shouts for attention; they are desperate moves (no one in Alabama had ever heard of Dale Peterson).
The time had come for a mash-up -- a complete deconstruction of the right-wing Alabama advertisement:
Alabama's politics can be twisted; ironically, Dale Peterson is the most progressive candidate in the race in the ways that really count for the post. That said, I think Alabama is going to surprise the country this year -- and contribute to a sense of disappointment among the right.
For if the election were held today, the man at the beginning of that video -- Artur Davis -- would probably be elected Governor. The heart of Dixie...might just be turning blue again.
Matt,
ReplyDeleteI will certainly be whistling "Sweet Home Alabama" if the state goes blue this November. As for Tim James, I think he still owes us an explanation as to "What the hell is a wonly?" Or else he isn't gonna "git" himself elected, not even in Anglish.
It was a real nail biter during the presidential election, but in the end, my state of North Carolina turned blue once again. Blue is my favorite color!
ReplyDeleteBlue is an awesome color and I want an mp3 of Dino singing Skynrd.
ReplyDeleteYoung Boozer? Seriously?
ReplyDeleteOh, Alabama...