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John McCain penny loafers

October 17, 2008 @ 09:40 PM
wiggatrigga

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I believe I have created the first John McCain artwork ever to have existed. lol

I promised my boy Van Taylor that I would match his Obama Nikes with some McCain penny loafers, and I followed through.

It's a little late in the campaign race, I understand, as McCain has pretty much demolished his chances anyway, but I needed to show my support.

They are for sale. The shirt is my original design and is available by itself for $30.

The design is a pun on the Will.I.AM music video "Yes We Can" which was created based on one of Barry Obama's speeches, as well as the famous PROGRESS shirt that the popular graf artist OBEY created.

I ran out of time to finish the area that connects the two, and ended up just throwing those stripes in there, which I don't like, but I am proud to say that those letters were freehand! AURIEUCH!

So here you go, the OBEY Pacaderms Penny Loafers.

Watch for my video to explain them in more detail on www.youtube.com/user/wiggatriggatv


PS - painting a face on that corner of this shoe was EXTREMELY difficult. But I think I did it perfectly in the end, and the camera took away a lot of detail. Please watch for the video to see them better.

















Thanks,
Jacob Patterson
October 17, 2008 @ 11:37 PM
dPb

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why would you do this
October 18, 2008 @ 12:40 AM
wiggatrigga

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why would you do this
In support of the best candidate. The more important question is, "Why would you post this on a website that you know is full of a bunch of people eager to bash your political views?"

The answer to that question is because I hope ya'll can get past it and assess the cleverness and technical skill.
October 18, 2008 @ 01:01 AM
RoseSippa

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oh man i laughed real fucking loud at this.
October 18, 2008 @ 01:09 AM
internet

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Should have came up with a different design other than that Obey screen print that I see everywhere I go. Despite our difference in political views it's not a half bad sneaker.

twitter.com/DRE_FISHER

October 18, 2008 @ 04:34 AM
Gwiz Fin

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who the fuck in the mccain demographic would buy this
October 18, 2008 @ 06:54 AM
MILK_&crackers

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^^^^^^

white hipster trash would in an attempt to be both edgy & ironic =(
October 18, 2008 @ 10:35 AM
lysol

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who the fuck in the mccain demographic would buy this

lol
October 18, 2008 @ 10:39 AM

Inactive

Obviously I don't support Mccain but I do support your right to disagree with me and vote for who you want. The job you did on the shoes are good. However, looking at his face on those shoes and shirt it's obvious why this guy isn't on more clothing. His face just doesn't translate well to icon paraphernalia. He looks like...and im not joking here...he looks like a scary old ass mental patient whose smile looks like he's sporting a grimace more then a smile. but uh....yeah good work "my friend" lol. <---im not joking...really is good work.
October 18, 2008 @ 10:50 AM
GranzoRico

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who the fuck in the mccain demographic would buy this


Laugh My Ass Off!!!
October 18, 2008 @ 12:53 PM
TheStarscream

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the work is clean good job but i would buy those just to burn them VOTE OBAMA
October 18, 2008 @ 02:30 PM
pnsho

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It's nice and all, but as stated, the Obey design is evident.


I'm not against it, but this is definitely something different, much to my lol.
October 18, 2008 @ 02:34 PM
hatchofchi

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In support of the best candidate. The more important question is, "Why would you post this on a website that you know is full of a bunch of people eager to bash your political views?"

The answer to that question is because I hope ya'll can get past it and assess the cleverness and technical skill.



"Why would you post this on a website that you know is full of a bunch of people eager to bash your political views?"

That line had me goin.
gives me the insperation to start flowing.
but when its time to vote.
Im with obama is what ya all should be knowing.

Oh yeah and what a waist of loafers.

Oh yeah and if you dont care about the middle class then Im sure you'll vote McCain.
But if you make less than 250,000 a year and you still vote McCain Thats stupid. Who want to spend billions a month on a war with no point or meaning, spend 16 bucks a gallon for gas.
Obama for president.
But somthing deep inside of me wants McCain to be president. Because they are screwing up the office for the next president. they noticed Obama was up by 15 percent and they invested billions in private companies. Leaving half the budget to the next president. That means someone wont be able to hold all there promises. Making the first black president of america look bad.
October 19, 2008 @ 02:13 AM
Tyler.Durden

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good artwork/lmao @ "best candidate"
October 19, 2008 @ 03:31 AM
dat301kid

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garbege, those are straight trash.
find a new hobby
October 19, 2008 @ 01:23 PM
wiggatrigga

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the work is clean good job but i would buy those just to burn them VOTE OBAMA
Please do. That would contribute so much to my cause. In fact, I will sell them to you for half off and pay shipping myself. I am not joking.
October 19, 2008 @ 01:31 PM
wiggatrigga

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garbege, those are straight trash.
find a new hobby
It's not just a hobby, it's a love and a job. Your opinion is irrelevant as you provided no reason for your statement. One thing I was really hoping is that artists and art-appreciators would be able to get over themselves and comment the art. Unfortunately I was naive to America's ignorance. I have gotten a lot of hate mail for these on both YouTube and myspace, as to be expected, but I thought I had a home at least here.

I guess haters exist everywhere. I suggest you get a new hobby besides trying to make others feel like their life is as worthless as yours. Listen to the new Cham mixtape and reminisce on who you are as a person. I am sorry I am kinda going off here but it has been a long time coming. I appreciate all of you commenting on the art (especially those of you who are voting Obama and still recognized your attraction to the piece as an art form), but those of you who simply told me I an idiot for voting McCain are missing the point.

If you want me to get into it I think that Obama is quite unAmerican and I can explain why. A great man by all means, but he should be a President in Europe, not America, as we have different ideas of freedom.

Regardless, I hope the comments from here on out can be about the shoes, and not what YOU think about politics, cuz no one really cares, unless they are undecided and want you to argue your party's perspective. And I think we all know this website is 99% Democrats - excluding myself.
October 19, 2008 @ 03:03 PM
Sev

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Ahahaha, kids bugging out because someone on Hypebeast isn't voting for Obama. My dad wears penny loafers, I know some of you guys rock them but they're really an old / rich person style of shoe. Throw some ice on your nipples, take a break, and come back when you've calmed yourselves.

You have to appreciate the art for what it is, it's not just what you see on the outside but also the work that the artist put into them.
October 19, 2008 @ 06:45 PM
Tecknicolor

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Perhaps if you and others like you had done this earlier in the year it would've made a difference??????? perhaps not lol....

Anyway as you have stated....The artwork has to be the only reason you'd ever post these here. So from that perspective: Good shoe choice for the idea, clean artwork and execution, but as far as the concept goes; the the play on the the slogan and images that have fueled Obama's campaign for a McCain shoe is not a good idea. I get it of course and that's very "artistic" and um.... "streetwear/hypebeast" of you.

I suppose I feel that way, partially because I'm an Obama supporter, but also because when I attempt to put myself in the shoes of a McCain supporter (probably a lame attempt) and look at these I just couldn't see myself wearing them. I would want something that is distinctly McCain, not a play on Obama.

tecknicolor.com

October 19, 2008 @ 07:23 PM
kbos

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but those of you who simply told me I an idiot for voting McCain are missing the point.


lol
October 19, 2008 @ 09:08 PM
GranzoRico

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lol ^
October 19, 2008 @ 10:40 PM
Sev

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Wow, he accidentally typed 'I' instead of 'I'm'. That MUST mean his political views are COMPLETELY uniformed and poorly thought out.

I do that all the time vaginaface, and I guarantee you 've done it once or twice yourself.

Talk about the shoes or gtfo.
October 19, 2008 @ 11:25 PM
Sonic

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Haha, these are actually really cool. I think anybody going on about how nobody would actually wear them are missing the point, it's meant to be equal parts art and statement, not actual footwear. I'm an Obama supporter myself, but as a Canadian, obviously my opinion is ultimately irrelevant. I think these are really novel and clever, and they're definitely executed with quite a bit of skill. Well done, man.
October 20, 2008 @ 01:43 AM
God

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Black president! >sad
October 20, 2008 @ 08:50 AM
GranzoRico

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Wow, he accidentally typed 'I' instead of 'I'm'. That MUST mean his political views are COMPLETELY uniformed and poorly thought out.

I do that all the time vaginaface, and I guarantee you 've done it once or twice yourself.

Talk about the shoes or gtfo.


Quit bitchin' BITCH!
Anyways the artwork is fucking wack and I am not an Obama supporter btw. If this were months ago and somebody didn't tell me that was McCain on the shoe I woulda been like whothefuckisthat?
October 20, 2008 @ 08:54 AM
GranzoRico

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Wow, he accidentally typed 'I' instead of 'I'm'. That MUST mean his political views are COMPLETELY uniformed and poorly thought out.

I do that all the time vaginaface, and I guarantee you 've done it once or twice yourself.

Talk about the shoes or gtfo.


lolwat

quit crying bitch boo whoo!! you don't run shit in here. How about you gtfo? sounds like a plan...
October 20, 2008 @ 03:27 PM
Darter

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I think it's a cool concept and the art is pretty good. Don't let these ignorant people get you down about supporting McCain. I say ignorant because they simply can't judge these shoes without being political and judging the man on the shoes instead of the art itself. Sometimes I feel Obama supporters get caught up in the hype and don't understand they should respect other people's opinions instead of having this "fuck McCain and fuck you for supporting him" mentality.
October 20, 2008 @ 04:40 PM

Inactive

^ LOL

I agree...but that DEFINITELY goes both ways...with hate mongering video to prove it on every news channel.

Either way...if u post up political themed anything ANYWHERE people get emotional and upset about it cause that's what politics does to people. It shouldn't be unexpected or though of as rare. This is a youth based forum...the youth by huge numbers are Obama supporters. Post a Obama tee on the Fox News forums and it will be the exact oppostie. Take it for what it is.
October 20, 2008 @ 05:16 PM
Addy

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I'm voting McCain as well.

*ducks*
October 20, 2008 @ 07:29 PM
Darter

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^ LOL

I agree...but that DEFINITELY goes both ways...with hate mongering video to prove it on every news channel.

Either way...if u post up political themed anything ANYWHERE people get emotional and upset about it cause that's what politics does to people. It shouldn't be unexpected or though of as rare. This is a youth based forum...the youth by huge numbers are Obama supporters. Post a Obama tee on the Fox News forums and it will be the exact oppostie. Take it for what it is.



I agree I've seen Mccain supporters say stupid shit before but i don't like to think of myself in the same mind set of those type of people.
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