Wassup 2008

October 25, 2008 6:42 PM

Posted by Mitch Joel

Very cool video that is not what you think it is.

YouTube - Wassup 2008:

Word is that this is the original cast.

(hat-tip - David Weinberger via Boing Boing).

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October 25, 2008 7:02 PM
Posted by Jess Sloss

That's unreal! Elections are bringing out some great videos. Thanks for sharing!
October 26, 2008 2:51 AM
Posted by Michael Calienes

super smart, wickedly funny, and perfectly poignant. hits all marks -- housing crisis, war, stock market, health care, handling of katrina. the sledgehammer finish successfully returns the "change" message to its creators: the obama campaign.
October 26, 2008 3:05 PM
Posted by Adam Singer

yes.
October 27, 2008 3:20 PM
Posted by theWeir

brilliant, thanks for sharing Mitch!

Michael captured it brilliantly....
October 29, 2008 6:22 PM
Posted by Kristofer Mencák

I think this is why it has gotten such a huge spread - almost 2,7 million views so far:

Collective memory
First of all, most people (at least in the US) has memories of the original Wassup ads. These memories are fond or not so fond, but nonetheless they remind people of something. It is something we can gather around and talk about, because we all recognize it.

Current events
Besides the obvious - the US election - the clip touches on a number of issues that are currently on the agenda. Issues like employment, the war in Iraq, health care, the financial crisis, the environment/climate threat etc. The timing of the clip is great.

Humor
This clip has a serious touch to it. It is of course exaggerated, but it is done with humor. We all like to share something funny.

Obama fans
From what it seems right now, a little more than half of the voters in the US have an incentive to pass this clip on. By passing it on, they promote their preferred candidate - Obama. I can imagine that McCain fans are not as keen on passing it on.