Batman vs. The Penguin: The Debate

The more things change... (Thanks, Liz!)

[#1 posted by Mark Dow , October 16, 2008 3:12 PM]

They are both imposters! At 2:18 you can clearly see both Obama and McCain tied up in the back room.

[#2 posted by Takuan , October 16, 2008 3:19 PM]

I miss the Penguin.

[#3 posted by franko , October 16, 2008 3:21 PM]

damn, what's dick cheney doing debating batman? and why did he ever stop wearing that fly top hat and monocle?

[#4 posted by Chinese Jet Pilot , October 16, 2008 3:28 PM]

John McPenguin

[#5 posted by Takuan , October 16, 2008 3:32 PM]

Pilot: magnificent!

[#6 posted by isaacb2 , October 16, 2008 3:32 PM]

"He's as crooked as a warped shillelah!"

[#7 posted by phlavor , October 16, 2008 3:46 PM]

It's just so damned accurate.

[#8 posted by elfajio , October 16, 2008 3:50 PM]

Now you made me think of Sarah Palin and Catwoman in the same brain sentence. For shame!

[#9 posted by Antinous , October 16, 2008 3:58 PM]

Bruce Hussein Wayne?

[#10 posted by Dillenger69 , October 16, 2008 4:13 PM]

He says "My friends" just like McCain ... someone needs to dub this over some debate footage.

[#11 posted by Bonnie , October 16, 2008 4:33 PM]

And on that same note....

Obama as Batman and McCain as the Penguin ART PRINT:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_1&listing_id=16193297

[#12 posted by Trent Hawkins , October 16, 2008 4:38 PM]

That means means Pailin is cat woman! ... not the one from the show, this one: http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/09/17/cat_woman_wideweb__430x326.jpg

[#13 posted by Phikus , October 16, 2008 5:18 PM]

The penguin is a perfect choice, as McCain is certainly not the Joker he thinks he is.

But the election is not just in Gotham. It is also in Metropolis.

[#14 posted by Brother Provisional , October 16, 2008 5:56 PM]

Sad. Neal Hefti, who composed the Batman theme song, died last Saturday.

Tangentially, the Penguin brings up a good point; Who is the real Batman?

[#15 posted by Tony Moore , October 16, 2008 6:49 PM]

talk about Life imitating Art. great find!

-T

[#16 posted by MikeHTS , October 16, 2008 7:52 PM]

Brings back fond memories from the orgininal show. And the Dick Cheney impersonation by Burgess Meredith is spot on.

[#17 posted by rEDcELL , October 16, 2008 9:49 PM]

Absolutely brilliant.

No Mudslinging.
Guilt by association.
Accreditation by association.
Evil enthusiastic fans that cannot be helped.

Obama may as well put on his Batman outfit now.

[#18 posted by Roschelle , October 16, 2008 10:20 PM]

Dvd Lttrmn grlld Jhn McCn n th Lt Shw!!

[#19 posted by Metronicity , October 16, 2008 11:03 PM]

That's the best thing BB has posted on the great debate. Brilliant. And Chinese Jet Pilot's link is a humdinger too!

[#20 posted by jplkeekif , October 16, 2008 11:39 PM]

Why's John McCain debating Adam West?

[#21 posted by seanboing , October 16, 2008 11:53 PM]

Oh my god, this is SO similar!!!

[#22 posted by PaulR , October 17, 2008 4:51 AM]

Heh, the mayor and the police chief watch TV by standing one behind the other.

As with TDS, the comedy shows reflect reality better than the newscasts, even back in the 60s.

[#23 posted by Mojave , October 17, 2008 6:38 AM]

It's unreal how spot on this is....."My Friends".

[#24 posted by Cool Products , October 17, 2008 8:33 AM]

Wow, the similarity is uncanny. It is just sad that some people are actually taken by this crap.