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Now Announcing His Presidential Candidacy: Me!

Welcome to the Internet, where weirdness is as close as your mouse. Today's example: The video clip below, which allows users to insert any name they'd like into a mock news story about swelling support for an unknown presidential candidate. Of course, I entered my name, which magically pops up...
By Michael RobertsJuly 23, 2008
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Welcome to the Internet, where weirdness is as close as your mouse.

Today’s example: The video clip below, which allows users to insert any name they’d like into a mock news story about swelling support for an unknown presidential candidate. Of course, I entered my name, which magically pops up on a bus board, a newspaper and even a tramp stamp tattooed on a very unlikely lower back.

Check it out for yourself by clicking “More,” and start your own campaign here. — Michael Roberts

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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