Magazine industry rewards Obama cult worship

By Michelle Malkin  •  October 15, 2009 09:42 AM

Every year, the Magazine Publishers of America rewards the creative talents who design covers for leading publications.

There are awards for sports covers, lifestyle covers, celebrity covers, science covers, and news covers.

This year, the MPA created a special new category:

BEST OBAMA MAGAZINE COVER.

The winner? Obama cultist Jan Wenner’s Rolling Stone:

Here’s what the judges said about the cover:

Rolling Stone, July 10-24, 2008

The smile says it all. Photographer Peter Yang caught up with Barack Obama in Raleigh, North Carolina, just a few days after he had finally nailed down the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Obama was exhausted, excited, relaxed, gracious, open–yet still somehow elusive. Hundreds of photographers have shot Obama over the past couple of years, but no one has quite caught his quiet charisma as Peter Yang did last June.

Really? Didn’t we see a gazillion, halo-encircled hagiographic photos capturing the “quiet charisma” and ineffable glow over the last two years?

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Nope, the satiric New Yorker cover that got the Obamas all wee wee’d up didn’t make the finalist list.

But an Entertainment Weekly satire of the New Yorker satire did.

‘Cuz Obama was cool with that.

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  1. #824105
    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:44 am, RedDog said:

    As Lincoln said, some of the people can indeed be fooled all of the time. Willful ignorance is never a defense.

  2. #824108
    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:47 am, ex-expat said:

    Perhaps its this photgraph which helped the Obamination clinch the Nobel Proze?

  3. #824112
    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:50 am, spaceycakes said:

    Oh, it’s just so…grotty.
    I haven’t seen this kind of behaviour since the collective bj America gave W. Clinton.

    yuck.

  4. #824113
    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:50 am, AlabamaMama said:

    Someone thought this was the best? This is probably the most unflattering photo I’ve ever seen of him! It looks like a real-life caricature! (Although I suppose one could argue that Obama IS a real-life caricature…)

  5. #824116
    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:52 am, zyzzyg said:

    Just like giving the Peace Prize to Pres Obama, it says more about the Nobel Prize Committee, and this says more about the Magazine Publishers.

    This is silly.

  6. #824117
    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:53 am, cicerokid said:

    Perhaps he’ll win stool sample of the year award next.

  7. #824119
    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:56 am, WarTip said:

    You know, I really thought this had to be a joke when I first read it … of course I am so woefully ignorant that I believed the same thing about the Noballs Peace Prize too … but looking back and seeing what he said, looking at the here and now and seeing what has been done and looking forward to what they hope to accomplish, it seriously does seem that any of the covers depicting him in his chairman Mao, raised chin, smug attitude photos would have been much more appropriate.

  8. #824120
    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:57 am, granite said:

    Same sissy smile that so many male clothes models have in catalogs…they look like they just passed gas in front of folks at a party.

  9. #824121
    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:57 am, no2pcbs1 said:

    I see an ear with a head attached to it

  10. #824122
    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:57 am, BadIdeaGuy said:

    You couldn’t make this stuff up. When you think you’ve seen it all, something even dumber comes along.

  11. #824124
    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:59 am, jangar said:

    Wow! Sure didn’t see this coming :roll:

    /sarc

  12. #824125
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:00 am, Flyoverman said:

    Soon, like Stalin and Saddam, people will applaud Obaam continously until directed to stop for fear that they will be the first to stop applauding the Dear Leader.

    These people are lemmings.

  13. #824126
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:01 am, jangar said:

    Perhaps he’ll win stool sample of the year award next

    ROFLMAO

    There went my biscuts & gravy.

  14. #824127
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:01 am, Flyoverman said:

    How did this photo win. IOt had no glimmering pecs exposed?

  15. #824128
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:01 am, stillontheroad said:

    And………….

    Jughead has been awarded all the Gold medals from the Rio Olympics just for being Jughaid……….

  16. #824134
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:06 am, jangar said:

    When will he do Cialis commercials?

  17. #824136
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:07 am, stillontheroad said:

    jangar said:

    Can I say his over inflated head is turgid enough already?

  18. #824137
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:10 am, jangar said:

    stillontheroad said:
    jangar said:

    Can I say his over inflated head is turgid enough already?

    Yes, you may. But don’t go any further…stomach can’t take it.

  19. #824140
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:11 am, granite said:

    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:06 am, jangar said:

    When will he do Cialis commercials?

    BINGO!!!
    We have a winner!!!

    Kudos to you!

  20. #824141
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:12 am, tre said:

    This is starting to get just a WEE LITTLE BIT out of hand!

    When will Obamunism try to register as a religion?

  21. #824145
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:18 am, stillontheroad said:

    jangar said:

    Lol I am still laughing — feels good to laugh once and awhile.

  22. #824147
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:19 am, jangar said:

    …with Chris Matthews in the bathtub on the beach scene

  23. #824149
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:20 am, Paul Revere said:

    He seriously creeps me out when he smiles.

  24. #824150
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:21 am, John Deaux said:

    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:12 am, tre said:

    When will Obamunism try to register as a religion?

    Why? They’re already exempt from taxes.

  25. #824152
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:25 am, jangar said:

    Lol I am still laughing — feels good to laugh once and awhile.

    The juvenile humor side of me…plenty more where that comes from.

  26. #824153
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:26 am, J S Ragman said:

    I guess we’ll know that it’s really getting out of hand when the National Enquirer starts running photos of the potato that looks like Obama, or the grilled cheese sandwich with Obama’s likeness in it.

  27. #824154
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:28 am, sonofdy said:

    Hell you guys took all the good ideas. I am still busy debunking joel…

    He went all the way back to 2004 and the whole “self inflicted wound” thing with kerry.

  28. #824155
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:29 am, sonofdy said:

    BTW updates on joels attempts to attack Mrs Malkin will be forth coming.

  29. #824158
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:34 am, guitarguy said:

    The MSM has a stained blazer hanging in its closet…..

  30. #824159
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:37 am, chapoutier said:

    I have an awesome picture I took of Obama drinking Aquafina.

    It was a very touching moment because it showed he is just like you and me, at least in the sense that he too needs water to sustain his life.

  31. #824160
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:38 am, jangar said:

    J S Ragman said:
    I guess we’ll know that it’s really getting out of hand when the National Enquirer starts running photos of the potato that looks like Obama, or the grilled cheese sandwich with Obama’s likeness in it.

    When was it…couple of weeks ago I think…Walgreens got spanked for selling Obama Chia Head.

  32. #824161
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:39 am, jangar said:

    chapoutier said:

    He pees like me too. So what.

  33. #824165
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:41 am, sonofdy said:

    It was a very touching moment because it showed he is just like you and me, at least in the sense that he too needs water to sustain his life.

    Thats not TRUE its only a right wing myth that Lord Obama is human!!! He is divine!!!

    Beg for forgiveness heathen scum!!!

    /Red state bigot mode off.

  34. #824168
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:44 am, chapoutier said:

    Thats not TRUE its only a right wing myth that Lord Obama is human!!! He is divine!!!

    Beg for forgiveness heathen scum!!!

    I guess its also possible he was using the bottle simply as a spit cup for the wad of skoal in his mouth.

  35. #824171
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:45 am, jangar said:

    he too needs water to sustain his life.

    He doesn’t drink it, but walks on it.

  36. #824173
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:46 am, prendad said:

    On October 15th, 2009 at 9:50 am, spaceycakes said:
    Oh, it’s just so…grotty.
    I haven’t seen this kind of behaviour since the collective bj America gave W. Clinton.

    yuck.

    And I do not think that I can ever get over that.
    Oh, by the way, our troops are still dying in Afghanistan while you are still fretting over poll figures. When are you going to make up your mind dude?
    When are you going to
    MAKE
    UP
    YOUR
    MIND?

    DUDE?

  37. #824178
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:50 am, sonofdy said:

    I guess its also possible he was using the bottle simply as a spit cup for the wad of skoal essence of life and healing in his mouth.

    Get it right heathen!!!

    Bow before ZOD, I mean OBAMA!!!

  38. #824179
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:52 am, beenthere said:

    Bitter liberals, clinging to their Obamas and magazine covers.

  39. #824180
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:52 am, jangar said:

    It just breaks my heart to see people, far and wide, idol worship this man, and to be so blind as to believe that he has answers for today’s complex problems. A sad, sad day for America.

  40. #824181
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:53 am, chapoutier said:

    Ohhhh….

    Here’s one of him giving the old “Sieg Heil!”

  41. #824182
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:54 am, ThackerAgency said:

    It looks like he’s got his eyes closed. I guess that’s the only way he can convince himself of his false rhetoric. If he doesn’t see the lies, they must not be lies.

  42. #824183
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:54 am, jangar said:

    Bitter liberals, clinging to their Obamas

    Next comes the little plastic Obama on the dashboard ;)

  43. #824186
    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:58 am, sonofdy said:

    chap, clearly that was him blessing the masses and healing the sick. Lord Obama the great would never do ANYTHING nazi like at all.

    Oh ye of little faith…

  44. #824188
    On October 15th, 2009 at 11:00 am, mojoe said:

    I’m surprised one of TIME’s 47 consecutive Obama covers didn’t make it.

  45. #824190
    On October 15th, 2009 at 11:03 am, Dave the Libertarian said:

    I could type an essay about this, but I think I can say two words that aptly describe what is happening here:

    Hero Worship

    ‘Nuff said.

  46. #824198
    On October 15th, 2009 at 11:10 am, GladzKravtz said:

    Well, of all those finalists, that picture was the best IMO.

    I listed a bunch of new Obama award categories across a number of industries but decided to delete it.
    Obama is every where.
    I’ve been sick of it for over a year and can’t help but think a large number of his (one time) supporters are too. I can ‘hope’ anyway.

  47. #824200
    On October 15th, 2009 at 11:11 am, docflash said:

    When are we going to see the big statues and full size billboards?That’s part of the stimulus money,right?

  48. #824202
    On October 15th, 2009 at 11:13 am, John Deaux said:

    Apparently praising Obama as a way to improve ratings isn’t a winning strategy. But if we add an award, it may just keep our egos inflated until the bailouts start or Fairness Doctrine kicks in. Gotta love the media.

  49. #824206
    On October 15th, 2009 at 11:15 am, tre said:

    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:37 am, chapoutier said:
    I have an awesome picture I took of Obama drinking Aquafina.

    It was a very touching moment because it showed he is just like you and me, at least in the sense that he too needs water to sustain his life.

    Did he turn it into wine first?

  50. #824216
    On October 15th, 2009 at 11:20 am, frontierguy said:

    I think it should have been the bare chested one, leg tingles for everyone…

  51. #824223
    On October 15th, 2009 at 11:34 am, DBNinKY said:

    I guess its also possible he was using the bottle simply as a spit cup for the wad of skoal in his mouth.

    At least he’d be relateable.

  52. #824243
    On October 15th, 2009 at 11:48 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On October 15th, 2009 at 10:39 am, jangar said:
    He pees like me too. So what.

    Sitting down? :smile:

  53. #824244
    On October 15th, 2009 at 11:49 am, Auggie Dog said:

    Just wondering, Does the big O take walks on the Potomic?

  54. #824246
    On October 15th, 2009 at 11:49 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    I swear that ear was photoshopped for reduction or his head was enlarged! No way that ear is in scale!

  55. #824257
    On October 15th, 2009 at 12:01 pm, Laree said:

    Imus and Chris Wallace discussing the White House giving Fox News Channel the Cold Shoulder.

    Is MSNBC nervous about Mourning Joe?

    Imus, I can see MSNBC from my window.

  56. #824263
    On October 15th, 2009 at 12:07 pm, Jeddite said:

    Y’know, with that grimace, if somebody with better Photoshop skills than I gave that image a “Joker-ification” make-over, it would look pretty good.

  57. #824264
    On October 15th, 2009 at 12:07 pm, spaceycakes said:

    he too needs water to sustain his life.

    Well, as the Kwisatz Haderach, not only can he bend space, but he should be able to collect that water from the worms…

  58. #824286
    On October 15th, 2009 at 12:34 pm, Kingfish said:

    spacey: Love hearing that term again, grotty.

    I assume you are using it in the context of grotesque?

  59. #824287
    On October 15th, 2009 at 12:36 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On October 15th, 2009 at 12:07 pm, spaceycakes said:
    he too needs water to sustain his life.
    Well, as the Kwisatz Haderach, not only can he bend space, but he should be able to collect that water from the worms…

    “Yes, the one who can be many places at once: the Kwisatz Haderach. Many men have tried the drug . . . so many, but none has succeeded.”
    “They tried and failed, all of them?”
    “Oh, no.” She shook her head. “They tried and died.”
    Paul Atreides and Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam, on the subject of men undergoing the spice trance.

  60. #824289
    On October 15th, 2009 at 12:38 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Bless the Maker and all His Water. Bless the coming and going of Him, May His passing cleanse the world. May He keep the world for his people.

  61. #824292
    On October 15th, 2009 at 12:42 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    No more terrible disaster could befall your people than for them to fall into the hands of a Hero.
    Pardot Kynes to Liet-Kynes

  62. #824300
    On October 15th, 2009 at 12:49 pm, spaceycakes said:

    Kingfish; yes, grotesque.

  63. #824301
    On October 15th, 2009 at 12:50 pm, spaceycakes said:

    Rogue, if his #1 is the water of life, then his #2 must be the spice?

    ewww

  64. #824311
    On October 15th, 2009 at 1:11 pm, Rob said:

    Sometimes I just think we are screwed…

  65. #824315
    On October 15th, 2009 at 1:18 pm, cicerokid said:

    It was a very touching moment because it showed he is just like you and me, at least in the sense that he too needs water to sustain his life.

    That’s not water, you dolt. It’s vodka.

  66. #824320
    On October 15th, 2009 at 1:26 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    It was a very touching moment because it showed he is just like you and me, at least in the sense that he too needs water to sustain his life.

    He’s not drinking from the bottle, he’s filling it for a thristy member of the media.

  67. #824322
    On October 15th, 2009 at 1:27 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Of course spelling thirsty correctly would help…

  68. #824324
    On October 15th, 2009 at 1:30 pm, chapoutier said:

    That’s not water, you dolt. It’s vodka.

    Perhaps. Who here among us has NOT filled a water bottle with vodka?

  69. #824336
    On October 15th, 2009 at 1:43 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On October 15th, 2009 at 12:50 pm, spaceycakes said:
    Rogue, if his #1 is the water of life, then his #2 must be the spice?

    ewww

    Ah, the spice melange!

    A process cannot be understood by stopping it. Understanding must move with the flow of the process, must join it and flow with it.
    The First Law of Mentat, quoted by Paul Atreides to Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam

  70. #824341
    On October 15th, 2009 at 1:47 pm, cicerokid said:

    Perhaps. Who here among us has NOT filled a water bottle with vodka?

    The redneck section. They fill water bottles with corn sqeeze.

  71. #824344
    On October 15th, 2009 at 1:53 pm, Regulus said:

    Seeing the Voluntary State Media congratulating one another for who can take the most flattering pic of Hope-a-Dope is like watching the Naked Emperor’s palace guards having a contest for who can write the best fashion review.

    But when the Potemkin Candidate becomes the Potemkin President, image continues to be everything.

  72. #824369
    On October 15th, 2009 at 2:08 pm, spaceycakes said:

    Who here among us has NOT filled a water bottle with vodka?

    chap, are you waiting for me to respond?

    Of course I have done this. Many times. (With gin as well)

  73. #824421
    On October 15th, 2009 at 2:50 pm, in_awe said:

    I used to laugh at the pictures of Generals in the Soviet Union, standing all puffed up in their uniforms festooned with medals and ribbons from shoulder to waist looking like buffoons. I wondered if those decorations covered such things as still being able to move their bowels, and finding their way to their office.

    Obama’s collection is already starting to resemble those…

  74. #824427
    On October 15th, 2009 at 2:54 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Geez, Chappie, were you part of Obeyme’s campaign team? The pics you posted seem to be at a very close range. Maybe you are secretly Secret Service – ha!

  75. #824463
    On October 15th, 2009 at 3:27 pm, chapoutier said:

    Geez, Chappie, were you part of Obeyme’s campaign team? The pics you posted seem to be at a very close range. Maybe you are secretly Secret Service – ha!

    I was about 10 yards away, with a good lens on the camera.

    Waited about 3 and a half hours in this to get inside and then another hour and 45 minutes before he spoke.

    Wouldn’t do it again.

  76. #824566
    On October 15th, 2009 at 5:10 pm, cicerokid said:

    God has not finished filling his head with brains…the funnel is still there.

  77. #824873
    On October 16th, 2009 at 3:02 am, Papa Louie said:

    And the COVER UP OF THE YEAR award goes to the legacy media for refusing to print anything negative about Obama or his Czars.

  78. #825155
    On October 16th, 2009 at 1:01 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Chap, you are a die-hard Obamist – who knew? Short of the second coming, there is no way I’m standing in that snow and cold to hear any politician speak…gag…who wants to be frozen while listening to lies? Gotta admire your grit though.

  79. #825516
    On October 17th, 2009 at 12:44 am, chapoutier said:

    Short of the second coming, there is no way I’m standing in that snow and cold to hear any politician speak

    Please. I am from the freaking snow belt. I had to stand in temps a lot colder and snow a lot higher just to get to my mailbox growing up.

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