# What inanimate object do you support for president? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 29, 2008, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526 "2008-01-29T23:10:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Rhythmdvl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/85f322/32.png) [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2008, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/61 "2008-02-01T17:38:22Z")
How would the committee rule on the Trix Rabbit’s eligibility? He’s an _an_imated character, but underneath it all, the drawings, film, etc. are inanimate objects. I can’t tell you how many times I tried to vote for the Rabbit getting the Trix, it’s high time we gave him the nod! Plus, we might get Lucky for Veep! ---
**Author:** ![Hoopy\_Frood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hoopy_frood/32/8452_2.png) [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2008, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/62 "2008-02-01T18:14:10Z")
[QUOTE=user\_hostile] I nominate the Actinide series. Because like all politicians they’re constantly changing, despised by most people who are worried about proliferation of them, while strongly advocated by a few, and incredibly dense, all at the same time. [/QUOTE] I think one of the Halogens would be a much better choice. After all, they’re quick to react, they have members that represent all states, and even their name suggests they’re worth their salt. ---
**Author:** ![furryman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/furryman/32/99_2.png) [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2008, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/63 "2008-02-01T20:19:15Z")
If Swartzenegger ever changes the consititution I’m voting for Gigantor. Even Osama wouldn’t mess with him! Plus he has a catchy theme song. ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2008, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/64 "2008-02-01T20:21:57Z")
I’ll throw my support behind Bender’s shiny metal ass. ---
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2008, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/65 "2008-02-01T20:34:32Z")
US foreign policy is what concerns me and my toilet seat has had plenty of experince with assholes. ---
**Author:** ![Find\_Friends](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c37758/32.png) [@Find\_Friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Find_Friends)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2008, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/66 "2008-02-01T20:46:30Z")
Gumby and Pokey, but not necessarily in that order. * * * TBJ ---
**Author:** ![Daithi\_Lacha](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/daithi_lacha/32/5430_2.png) [@Daithi\_Lacha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daithi_Lacha)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2008, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/67 "2008-02-01T21:13:46Z")
I’d vote for semprini, running with holiday snaps as veep. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Scrivener](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@The\_Scrivener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Scrivener)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2008, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/68 "2008-02-02T04:22:51Z")
I nominate my Vornado space heater. Following a corporate recall a couple years back, I sent it back to be repaired. Now it’s got a clean bill of health and meets all U.S. gov’t safety standards. Sure, it doesn’t doesn’t do anything but blow hot air, but at least it doesn’t pretend otherwise. ---
**Author:** ![armedmonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2008, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/69 "2008-02-02T05:12:01Z")
I can’t support **blondebear’s** glass sculpture from Pier One. It’s just a figurehead. In this complicated modern world, we need a more multi-layered candidate. We need an onion. That’s a candidate that grew up on a humble hard working farm with its roots in the soil of this great nation. And talk about presence! When this candidate opens up, it’ll bring a tear to your eye. ---
**Author:** ![Not\_A\_Tame\_Lion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e36b37/32.png) [@Not\_A\_Tame\_Lion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_A_Tame_Lion)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2008, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/70 "2008-02-02T06:44:11Z")
I nominate Pam Anderson’s bra. Because no matter what happens, it will never underestimate the gravity of the situation. ---
**Author:** ![Hostile\_Dialect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e495f1/32.png) [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2008, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/71 "2008-02-02T07:57:46Z")
[QUOTE=Not A Tame Lion] I nominate Pam Anderson’s bra. [/QUOTE] Actually, I hear it’s staying out of the race and supporting Pam. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Because](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7cd45c/32.png) [@Just\_Because](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Because)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2008, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/72 "2008-02-02T08:36:06Z")
[QUOTE=pravnik] My first thought is for my magazine rack because I like how it stands with the issues, but I’m torn because my right shoe has a proven track record. Moreover, my left shoe would make a perfect running mate for my right shoe. They’ve proven they can work together. What inanimate object are you considering for president? [/QUOTE] All good presidents must have something substantial to offer… what’s better at offering substance than a TWINKIE?! That’s my vote! :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![Balance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balance)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2008, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/73 "2008-02-02T08:55:10Z")
I hereby nominate Log. (What can I say? I have Royalist leanings.) ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2008, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/74 "2008-02-02T13:56:02Z")
To blow the Shrub away, why not a \* 1920’s Style Death Ray\*? ---
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2008, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/75 "2008-02-02T13:58:57Z")
I hereby nominate [Kitchen Tongs!](http://home.windstream.net/baranr/VoteForTongs.jpg) Built on a platform of uniting this nation, Tongs has seen the hottest heat in the kitchen. Serving on the front lines overseas, he forged his mettle serving our troops. Having come from humble beginnings in the back of my kitchen, and working ‘on-call’ day/night shifts in a minimal pay job, he worked hard and well at the barbecue, learning the value of a hard-earned dollar and a good day’s work. He doesn’t judge, he doesn’t whine. He easily handles waffle(r)s, and can dish it out to the toughest critics. He’s also a staunch supporter of gay/lesbian rights, but will not _make_ you gay like some [other](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=8920303&postcount=15) kitchen utensils. Tripler Hi, I’m owner of Kitchen Tongs, and I approve this message! [sub]Paid for by Friends of the Grill 2008[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2008, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/76 "2008-02-02T22:59:39Z")
[QUOTE=Balance] I hereby nominate Log. (What can I say? I have Royalist leanings.) [/QUOTE] I wanted to be the first to nominate Log. As I understand it, it’s better than bad. It’s good. ---
**Author:** ![Ferd\_Burfel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecccb3/32.png) [@Ferd\_Burfel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferd_Burfel)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2008, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/77 "2008-02-03T16:36:46Z")
I nominate Rock, since Rock breaks Scissors. ::Wait a minute, Paper covers Rock…OK, make it Paper. ::::Then again, Scissors cuts Paper…Now I’m all confused. How about Chuck Norris’ wooden acting ability? No, wait…Hulk SMASH! Me vote Hulk! ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_The\_Younger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d9b06d/32.png) [@Paul\_The\_Younger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_The_Younger)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2008, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/78 "2008-02-04T15:09:21Z")
[QUOTE=lieu] I support a plate of chocolate chip cookies. They are delectable, and if things don’t work out that should be an option. [/QUOTE] Now there’s a great idea – wouldn’t \*every \* president be a helluva lot more motivated to do a good job, if they knew that otherwise, they might be eaten? ---
**Author:** ![OtakuLoki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@OtakuLoki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OtakuLoki)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2008, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/79 "2008-02-04T15:11:23Z")
Yes, but how many edible candidates would we get, if they knew that by running they’d put themselves into the public eye. And if they failed of their bid for election, they’d face the same penalty as for doing a poor job if they actually won? Of course, no one has ever accused vegetables of being smart or forward thinking… ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2008, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526/80 "2008-02-04T15:21:37Z")
[QUOTE=Paul The Younger] Now there’s a great idea – wouldn’t \*every \* president be a helluva lot more motivated to do a good job, if they knew that otherwise, they might be eaten? [/QUOTE] **insert [sic] Bill Clinton joke here** [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inanimate-object-do-you-support-for-president/435526.md?page=5)