This week the magazine attacks all people who enjoy lobsters.
Just kidding. Joke.
But, I do hope they get away. Free all the lobsters! It is kinda cruel how they’re cooked. Isn’t it?
John McCain says “I am the underdog in this race. I relish the underdog position because it makes me work harder.”
Barack Obama says,
Both presidential campaigns have similar views on the New Yorker cover:
Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton said “the New Yorker may think, as one of their staff explained to us, that their cover is a satirical lampoon of the caricature Senator Obama’s right-wing critics have tried to create, but most readers will see it as tasteless and offensive. And we agree.”
What did John McCain say?
The following post is from CoverAwards’ new intern Michael Canterino. Welcome aboard!
While I don’t approve of this sort of cover by any means, I cannot say that I am shocked to actually see it. In my opinion, the racial implications that are put forth in this cover relate more to race rather than terrorism.
In a satirical swipe at the crazy rumors about the presidential candidate and his wife, Michelle, the liberal magazine depicts them as terrorists in the oval office. Obama is in Muslim clothing; Michelle, in an Afro and military garb, has an AK-47 slung over he shoulder, reports the UK Guardian.
For the complete New Yorker article, click here.
While it’s a joke, has the magazine gone to far?
Update:
