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I've been annoyed for some time now that the Tories in one of their poster campaigns against Tony Blair (the Pinnochio ones) have not credited me with the idea, who sent them the exact same poster campaign (but using Neil Kinnock) when I was at school (yes my Tory roots run deep!).So I thought I'd turn my hand to political advertising to help Labour. But I'm afraid its harder than it looks, particularly given the news that Michael Howard has been banned from entering the White House or meeting the President whilst George Bush is in charge is surely perfect copy for the Labour Party.
My first effort is rather lacklustre. First, hours of photoshopping Howard as a homeless person outside the White House was wasted as to fit in the picture he has to be too small. Second I'm not quite sure it works -- being homeless is not the same as not being invited into someone's home, and thus it's unclear what message is trying to be conveyed. Finally as everyone has pointed out, it's not obvious that Howard and the Conservative's image will be hit by this news, perhaps even the reverse. Oh well I'll keep trying.
posted by Matthew @ 9/01/2004 09:00:00 PM
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