Halloween Costume: Swing Voter

Shortly after Halloween ends this year, millions of Americans will go to the polls to vote in this year's presidential election. That means, for all the politically active comedians in the audience, that this is your last chance to make a political statement while stirring up some laughs at your costume or office party.

As an Ohioan, I am often told that Ohio is a swing state in this year's up and coming election. As such, my fellow Ohio brethren and I have been deemed "Swing Voters". Neither candidate, to the knowledge of the author, has released a compelling platform in favor of swingsets and playgrounds, so as a swing voter I can't help but feel somewhat left out. Therefore this Halloween I will be standing up for recess and the interests of swing voters everywhere!

So let's get started...

Update: Featured?! Thanks Instructables, I really appreciate it.

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Step 1: Construct a Sign

This step is fairly straightforward. Write a witty phrase on a sign (cardboard or wood work well) and then attach the sign to a sign pole (wood scraps or dowels work well for this purpose).

For best results, make a double-sided sign or 2 signs, each poking fun at a particular candidate. Alternatively, protest in favor of the issues important to swing voters (example phrases provided below).

Example Phrases:
-"Obama voted to support jungle gym interests 4 times"
-"McCain supported anti-monkey bar initiatives twice"
-"Protect our Playgrounds!"
-"Defend Right to Recess"

EDIT: After a field test of the costume (aka Halloween), it was noted that wind is a probable factor for the sign, so when building it, consider making sure its strong enough to withstand a light breeze.

IkilledKenny says: Nov 16, 2008. 9:21 PM

You need a correction..Obama voted 'FOR' jungle gym subsidies twice, before he voted against them....

Karnivore says: Oct 31, 2008. 5:48 PM

I loved the messages you put on the sign. They're not offensive to anyone but the blind, and they're funny. I'm giving it 4.5 because it feels like it's missing something... Not sure what. Still, that's a CRAZY GOOD costume.

photograffiti in reply to KarnivoreNov 1, 2008. 1:26 AM

I hope you're saying the signs are funny, and not the blind. You people make me sick..

IkilledKenny in reply to photograffitiNov 16, 2008. 9:18 PM

The blind are so funny...nyaa nyaa nyaaaa! C'mon...i hope you were kidding.

purduecer (author) in reply to photograffitiNov 1, 2008. 7:13 AM

you can rest easy, I think he means the signs are funny

Karnivore in reply to purduecerNov 17, 2008. 1:34 PM

Alright, so, I got a little flak for this one. Here's my explanation: Because the humor is in the message written on the sign, it would be difficult for someone lacking sight to find it. Although they could tell that the person is holding a sign, they would most likely not know what is written on it. Thus, most of them would not find it inherently humorous. I was really tired when I wrote that.

purduecer (author) in reply to KarnivoreNov 17, 2008. 6:16 PM

Actually, a word of warning regarding the costume (based on my Halloween day spent wearing it) While just about EVERYONE (accept the aforementioned sight impaired) can read what you wrote on the sign, only the people relatively nearby can actually read your shirt. Thus, you may get more than a few awkward stares unless you can make it known that you are a swing voter on the sign.