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The Internet Really Hates Rick Perry And His ‘Gay Soldiers Are Killing Christmas’ Ad

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by Jon Bershad | 5:46 pm, December 8th, 2011

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Well, that didn’t go well, did it?

Yesterday, when Rick Perry released a new ad equating the horrible prejudice undergone by poor, alienated Christian children with that of American soldiers who had to, y’know, lie about about a basic fact of who they are, it was clear that it was a terrible ad. However, one might not have expected the pure amount of anger and derision Perry and his team have incurred. And now, only a day later, YouTube is already being filled with parody videos mocking the Texas Governor.

First off, there’s been an active online movement to spread word about the ad and its offensive message. As such, the official YouTube video has grabbed more “dislikes” in a short period of time than nearly any video since the debut of Rebecca Black.

That’s a lot of dislikes. Of course, when Fox News’ panel show The Five could only find one of its titular hosts to defend the ad yesterday, should we be that surprised? Heck, there are reports that even Perry’s top staff didn’t like the damn thing.

And, without missing a beat, YouTube comedians and sketch groups are on the case.

The Chicago-based group The Partisans produced the video “Weak, Man” (the title a parody of the Perry video’s “Strong”). While the sketch may fall closer to “angry screed” than “parody,” it does conclude with the brilliant line: “Rick Perry may believe in God, but I’ve seen his polls and God does not believe in Rick Perry.” Ouch.

The Partisans make a lot of good points, but YouTuber Peter Coffin argued his case against the ad even more succinctly in this popular video entitled “Rick Perry is an Ass.”

Tumblr’s joined in on the Perry bashing with a blog, Rick Perry’s Unpopular Opinions, which is nothing but animated GIFs showing Perry sharing his, well, unpopular opinions:

The enormous reaction Perry’s ad has received is similar in size to the one garnered by Herman Cain’s infamous smoking ad with Mark Block. But, there’s a difference. People just thought that ad was crazy and awful in a slightly endearing way. Perry’s ad, with its clear homophobic implications, is awful in a hateful way. So, while the numerous parodies of Cain’s ad (like Stephen Colbert’s pitch-perfect mockeries) were goofy, the Perry jokes are much angrier in nature. Basically, Perry’s ad has turned him into a combination of Mark Block and Lt. John Pike.

So, yeah, like I said at the beginning of this post; this did not go well.

Well, at least there’s nothing in the video to completely ruin the message contained within and make him look even sillier than he already does.

Oh, wait…:

John Pike, Peter Coffin, rebecca black, Rick Perry, The Partisans, Tumblr, YouTube

Anonymous

lol……seems Perry will soon have a “google” problem like Santorum.
http://twitter.com/runforfun54 Ilene K

oh lordy let’s hope.
Anonymous

lol
Anonymous

Republicans why do you embarrass yourselves like this?
Anonymous

The ass shot was the best. It’s amazing how closely he resembles W.
Anonymous

You mean to tell me that’s not him?
Anonymous

Only on the Internet. I must confess I did LMAO
Charles Ulysses Feney

Rumors Of Strange Bed Fellows In Texas In 2004
(P.C. version)

A Texas RINO Governor named Rick Perry
Got busted bedding his State Secretary.
His wife couldn’t handle
A nasty gay scandal
Like Idaho’s “wide stance” Senator Larry!

Perry likes to pray, and talk of matters straight
But she caught him with his Secretary of State.
His wife felt disgraced
That she’d been displaced
‘Cause Rick had some needs that she couldn’t sate!

Soon after the sordid tale hit he press
The Bilderburgs stepped in to suppress
All these gay Perry rumors
Which are electoral tumors
So they brought in the Rove for finesse.

He issued an immediate repudiation
And arranged his lovers resignation
‘Cause the Bilderburg goal
Of a Perry Presidential role
Won’t be blocked by Rick’s back door infatuation.

When Perry prays, he’s playin’ you for a fool
He only practices the top half of the Golden Rule.
He now awaits his chance
To “widen out” his stance
And as President, offer to push in America’s stool!
______________________
Charles Ulysses Feney
AMP2020

STAR WARS prequels are better than the originals.

OMG. LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahah
Charles Ulysses Feney

Santorums biggest problem has yet to surface!
He’s the same toolbox who sponsored a congressional “Angels in adoption” award for kid diddler Sandusky, at a time when Sandusky, defensive coach of the year, couldn’t get a coaching offer because of a nationwide “whisper” campaign about his terminal case of “Monk’s Disease” – a fondness for a boy’s firm round bottom!!
When the Pedo State diddler ring is sorted out, I won’t be surprised if Santorum’s name comes up!

An asshat by the name of Santorum
Who’s adopted a “Jim and Tammy” decorum
Lauded a pederast,
Then later acted aghast
At single moms on a TV news forum!
____________________________
Charles Ulysses Feney
Anonymous

Now that you mention it, it is hard to tell. They both have high cheek bones.
Anonymous

Rick Perry, talking A hole.

Maybe he can do an Ace Ventura style talking butt ad
Anonymous

The Brokeback meme is GENIUS
Matt Ketcham

I’m glad you’re not ashamed to admit you’re a Christian, Rick. I just think it’s important to set an example for the youth LGBT community that they don’t have to be either. And that they should feel their service to their country, should they take the opportunity to do so, will be as honorable and respected as any other’s.
Anonymous

You’re such a dumb lib you wouldn’t know what class is. Now sniff my fart.

If you’re wondering, I’m a total and complete dumbass.
Anonymous

The GOP clownfest continues.
Anonymous

Here’s Rick Perry’s follow up to his anti-gay ad. Looks like he noticed the Brokeback Mountain thing.

http://thecomedycouple.com/2011/12/08/rick-perry-jacket-strong-parody-3/
Anonymous

Don’t miss this one from Funny or Die:

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/772554004b/rick-perry-weak-strong-parody

“I’m Rick Perry, and I’m a piece of sh*t.”
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_45S32GWGDRUJIL6E2U4HOZW4BM Bob

brilliant
Anonymous

Is Mediaite’s editors on vacation or has a DNC hacker taken over?
Anonymous

Wait till the conservatives take aim at ANY democrat or any of the liberal progressives ( pet positions) you get this kind of viral vicious, attack.
Liberals don’t like it when they get a little of their own “intellectual humor”.
Anonymous

Cons have a sense of humor? PROVE IT
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_PSWW6DP23Z4GS2DGPDXIZFABHY Joy

I love the ad. It’s like a “in your face” type of ad. Just like all this gay crap that keeps being put in our faces huh? Ha Ha
Anonymous

Seems like only the Leftist, gay, and AntiAmericans seem to hate the ad, but, they hate it when the truth is told about anything seems like. The Left live in a fantasy world, where reality takes a backseat.
Anonymous

Wow! What fuckingplanet are *you* on?
Anonymous

Gay crap, yeah! Perry is busy shoring up that there closet of his!
Anonymous

And they both “forget” a lot of things lol
Anonymous

“only the Leftist, gay, and AntiAmericans seem to hate the ad”

Tell that to the families of gay soldiers who gave their limbs and lives in Afghanistan and in every other war YOU SADLY HATEFUL MAN.

Does you user name “billwhit” stand for ‘bullsh*t”?
Anonymous

The planet on which no one understand the implications of ratios:
# of dislikes of Perry’s video is 552115/568172 = 97%
Derrick__CAsey

Go look at his facebook page, then tell us what the world thinks.