Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,063 posts)
Mon Nov 12, 2018, 03:09 PM Nov 2018

Trumpy Bear Is the Year's Worst (Best?) Holiday Gift, and Fox News Is On It

Americans tuning into Fox & Friends Monday morning may have borne witness to a commercial for a product called the “Trumpy Bear,” a stuffed bear with a white collar, white cuffs, red tie and Trump’s “trademark” coif. You can also pull an American flag out of the bear’s ass.

“God bless America, and God bless Trumpy Bear,” declares an elderly woman holding the bear in front of an inflatable American flag. The setting is appropriate. Trumpy Bear was “born” on Flag Day.




Trumpy Bear is loved by all. Michael Ruffino, a former Marine, is proud to carry Trumpy Bear on the handlebars of his motorcycle. Golfers save it a seat in their carts. “Even the toughest guys will love Trumpy Bear,” the comically baritone voice narrating the commercial assures skeptical viewers. Trumpy Bear even comes with a certificate of authenticity that “confirms you own an original Trumpy Bear” and not a cheap imitation. It can be had for only two payments of $19.95, plus shipping and handling. Groceries can wait, patriots.

Trumpy Bear has been around since 2017, and the commercial that aired on Fox News Monday morning is a shortened version of the original, which also features law enforcement officers, firefighters, small business owners and others giving testimonials. “American industry once ruled the world, and now we’re back on track again,” says a construction worker. “Thanks, Trumpy Bear.”




It’s difficult to tell whether the over-the-top Trumpy Bear commercials are intentionally ludicrous, sincere appeals to Trump’s base or both. Rolling Stone emailed the manufacturer in search of sales numbers, but has yet to hear back. The 22-inch-tall bear has been spotted at at least one of the president’s rallies, though, which means someone has to be buying it.

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trumpy-bear-fox-news-754687/
16 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Trumpy Bear Is the Year's Worst (Best?) Holiday Gift, and Fox News Is On It (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2018 OP
It's an ugly bear. notdarkyet Nov 2018 #1
The source material is much worse. FSogol Nov 2018 #2
Comes with a 'Certificate of Authenticity' rusty fender Nov 2018 #3
Suitable for framing! Brother Buzz Nov 2018 #7
And we know that rusty fender Nov 2018 #16
"The perfect tribute to a man who's afraid of rain!" struggle4progress Nov 2018 #4
Produces bear sh*t from all orifices. Sneederbunk Nov 2018 #5
It is just too expensive for a dog toy ... Yonnie3 Nov 2018 #6
TWO payments of $19.95. Plus shipping, of course... TreasonousBastard Nov 2018 #12
Disrespectful SHRED Nov 2018 #8
I suppose if I bought one and blew its head off on FB that'd be a problem bitterross Nov 2018 #9
Trumpy Bear cleared up my acne! gratuitous Nov 2018 #10
Snopes says it's a real thing: Dennis Donovan Nov 2018 #11
Yet another way to desecrate the flag central scrutinizer Nov 2018 #13
From my twitter feed Gothmog Nov 2018 #14
Melania's coming out with her "I Don't Care Bear" Blue Owl Nov 2018 #15

Yonnie3

(17,376 posts)
6. It is just too expensive for a dog toy ...
Mon Nov 12, 2018, 03:18 PM
Nov 2018

at least in my budget. Oh what fun we would have. Pieces of trumpy bear all over the house.

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
12. TWO payments of $19.95. Plus shipping, of course...
Mon Nov 12, 2018, 03:30 PM
Nov 2018

You can get one at WalMart for a lot less, if you want to add the hair and red tie yourself.

Or, you can get this from Vermont Teddy Bear for 90 bucks:




Imagine what you can do with that.

 

bitterross

(4,066 posts)
9. I suppose if I bought one and blew its head off on FB that'd be a problem
Mon Nov 12, 2018, 03:24 PM
Nov 2018

I'm very tempted to buy one and use a few AR-15s on it. But that would get me a visit from the SS probably.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
10. Trumpy Bear cleared up my acne!
Mon Nov 12, 2018, 03:24 PM
Nov 2018

Yeah, I'm just waiting for the testimonials, a la the three wolves t-shirt. The three wolves t-shirt was some anodyne bit of lupine homage featuring three wolf heads over a full moon background, available from Amazon. Some wise guy wrote a review of the shirt, extolling its virtues in making him more desirable to the ladeez, and a meme was born. Others wrote reviews how the t-shirt cured their stuttering, brought them untold riches, lowered their golf score while raising their bowling score. It got pretty goddam funny.

I'm hoping the same fate can befall Trumpy Bear.

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
11. Snopes says it's a real thing:
Mon Nov 12, 2018, 03:26 PM
Nov 2018
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trumpy-bear/

That said, the idea of adults running around with teddy bears is nearly as disturbing as the inspiration for the bear itself!
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Trumpy Bear Is the Year's...