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New Rick Perry Ad Sparks Several Parodies…Including This ‘Bad Lip Reading’

As if Rick Perry wasn’t getting skewered enough for his debate performances, now his latest ad, “Strong,” is going viral. But not because people like it.

By Monday afternoon, the ad had registered nearly 650,000 “dislikes” on YouTube, compared to just over 20,000 likes. And it has sparked nearly 700 reply videos, including some merciless parodies that feature people wearing the same kind of jacket Perry wears, and even appearances by “Jesus” mocking the presidential candidate.

If you haven’t seen the original ad, here it is:

In it, Perry suggests that President Barack Obama is waging a “war on religion” after signing legislation allowing gays to serve in the military. It’s drawn some 6 million views on YouTube, more than any other campaign video this year, company officials said.

Perry is seen walking up a grassy hillside, dressed in a brown barn jacket and blue shirt.

“I‘m not ashamed to admit that I’m Christian,” Perry says. “But you don‘t need to be in the pew every Sunday to know that there’s something wrong in this country when gays can serve openly in the military but our kids can’t openly celebrate Christmas or pray in schools.”

He continues, “As president, I‘ll end Obama’s war on religion and I’ll fight against liberal attacks on our religious heritage.”

As he struggles for traction three weeks before the GOP nominating contest opens in Iowa, Perry is using the ad to appeal to the kind of Christian conservatives who typically dominate the state’s precinct caucuses. But it may be backfiring.

Several people have now spoofed the ad including the popular site Funny or Die, which did a “bad lip reading” version talking about ducks, Seth Rogan, and space (content warning for mild language):

Another, satirist Andy Cobb, is much more crude.

“I‘m not ashamed to admit that I’m an atheist,” Cobb says, “but you know there‘s something wrong with this country when politicians think it’s OK to hate on gays and nonbelievers in ads.” The rest of his ad we couldn’t quote nor embed.

Still another video shows a brown-jacketed rabbi, Jason Miller from Michigan, calling out Perry on Christmas.

“I‘m not ashamed to admit I’m a Jew,” Miller says. “There‘s something wrong in our country when gays can serve openly in the military but still can’t marry each other in most U.S. states.”

Some videos include a message from Jesus.

“I’m ashamed to admit that you are (a Christian),” a cartoon Jesus says to Perry in one.

In another, an actor playing Jesus says, “Rick Perry using my name to promote his agenda against gays in the military is just pathetic.”

Stephen Farnsworth, an associate professor of communications at George Mason University, said the ad may well help Perry in Iowa, where polls are starting to show him inch up a bit. But Farnsworth said the ad’s message – and the parodies it has spawned – won’t help in the long run, particularly when it comes to connecting with moderate and swing voters.

“The worst thing to be in American politics is a joke,” Farnsworth said.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Comments (48)

  • mrsalvage2
    Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:27pm

    Hm, Rick Perry was on the Grass Knoll

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  • Mr.Fitnah
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:26pm

    Die not funny sorry , now the ron paul one funny.

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    • jcannon98188
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:26am

      I thought this one was pretty funny. The Jesus one was a little edgy, but he didn’t go TOO overboard with it. And I loved the Ron Paul one. I think most of these blr’s are great. I have yet to see one about a politician that I did not enjoy.

      Ron Paul 2012!

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  • Margaret Thatcher
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:03pm

    I like the bad lip reading spoofs. Funny.

    Ron Paul – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igQlbesF0zA

    Herman Cain – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE5xZKszXMQ&feature=related

    “All you can do is give the woodchuck a tuna melt”

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  • WisdomZurs
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:24pm

    What a waste of a human being…. dirt poor…worked his way thru college, went into the air force, Attorney General, and 3 time Gov. never took a dime of welfare or govt. loans. Somebody like this should never have given a thought to running for President. What a loser!!!!

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    • Clara88
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:37pm

      Veterans are supporting a VETERAN….Gov Rick Perry
      Our military deserves a Commander In Chief they can be PROUD of and RESPECT
      GOD BLESS OUR BRAVE MILITARY AND OUR BELOVED BRAVE VETERANS
      http://www.rickperry.org/veterans/

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    • Clara88
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:50pm

      AND…he doesn’t golf..he likes GUNS>>>grin

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    • Lynne484
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:51pm

      We sure need more “losers” like him. The Blaze is really showing it’s true stripes, slamming Rick Perry every chance it gets. No reporting on his good reviews in Iowa, great radio interviews, strong support from veterans, and Sheriff Joe, nothing!
      I’m cancelling my GBTV and will stop reading the Blaze.

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  • elvisroy0000
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 5:32pm

    Cudos Rick Perry for saying it,these tolerate Liberals tolerate to there own Beliefs, which is not Tolerance. i dont believe gays,or Women should be able to serve openly

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    • jcannon98188
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:30am

      And why the hell not? What is the problem with gays and women serving? The way I see it, as long as everyone has to same rules to adhere to, and meets all the standards then everything should be good. I think no one should make sexual advances on anyone while on duty. Off duty who the hell are we to tell them otherwise? Do not mistake what I am saying as me supporting homosexuality, because I think it is wrong. But I also know that we adhere to this little thing called the constitution, and it guarantees equal rights for EVERYONE!

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  • PJ3
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 4:53pm

    lol ‘fight a chicken with hands” LOL

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  • rcw1120
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 2:20pm

    LOL “war on religion” , take your ignorant religious argument BS home dude.

    So tired of white straight Christians using their privilege.

    Im glad this terror of an ad hasnt been seen by anyone I know here in Wisconsin. He is worse than Walker!

    contact: cowace10@uwgb.edu

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    • Patriot Z
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 5:41pm

      i have a solution for your problem then..get out of our country.

      white privlidge = a term used by race baiters and victocrats to pretend they are opressed to provide excuse for their failed lives. most commonly used by marxists, progressives and lazy ghetto trash crackheads who cannot survive without the very people they cry about.

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    • Lynne484
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:55pm

      There are plenty of islamic countries where you could repatriate and have your liberties snuffed out. It is men like Rick Perry, who served America honorably, who allow you idiots express your liberal BS.

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  • Lesbian Packing Hollow Points
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 1:56pm

    Rabbi Jason for President, 2012!

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    • gotty
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 2:07pm

      @ LES
      Our country is going down the tubes. Jesus is the only answer.

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    • zorro
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 4:18pm

      Rabbi Jason is not a very good Rabbi. But there are a lot of religious folks pandering to homosexuals. This is not surprising. It is sad, though.

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    • SgtB
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:45pm

      I figured you for a Ron Paul supporter LPH. Don‘t tell me you’ve deserted the rest of us Paul supporters!

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  • TexBork
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 1:29pm

    That Bad Lip Reading one is funny! Regardless of everything else, it just struck me way funny! I must be losing my mind…

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  • Deckle
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 12:50pm

    IT is a great ad and these jerks are just that jerks! Go Perry Go!

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 12:08pm

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    Kinky for President…………….

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  • Palousie
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:42am

    I agree with Perry’s stand. It is no small wonder that feeders in the landfill of daytime television would “dislike” an Ad like this. Mr. Perry has “cast his pearls” in the wrong place

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  • circleDwagons
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:29am

    “i poo in space”, very funny but the voice is all wrong. the Paul bad lip reading was funnier, voice better for Paul

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    • JRook
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:01am

      Perry is a walking parody. But then again someone had to replace Sarah Palin.

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  • Epic Fail
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:40am

    The bad lip sync one is very funny. They always are. The other two are a waste of time. Don’t bother.

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    • zorro
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:13am

      I wish I’d have seen your comment before I bothered. Right on.

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    • Detroit paperboy
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:18am

      Rick Perry is a good guy, but Rick Perry is TOAST…….

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    • SgtB
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:12am

      I agree. Also, there is no difference between the message conveyed in the real and lip read version. Probably why it’s so damn funny.

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    • VoteBushIn12
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:31am

      Is it a waste because it disagrees with you?

      So much for hearing both sides of an argument…

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    • zorro
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 12:05pm

      Keep your panties on VoteBushin….I think EpicFail only meant they were not funny. And they’re not. In fact, they’re outright stupid.

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  • Darla_K
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:39am

    I am not a Perry supporter but I agree with his ad. He says it like it is.

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    • zorro
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:15am

      I disagree with the comparison but “get’ the message.

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  • Dosrios
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:31am

    watashbuddyfriend
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:17am
    “You mean to tell me that there are nearly 650,000 sick minds,“dislikes” on YouTube, who did not like this ad?”

    Free country… even fudgepackers and knobgobblers have opinions.

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  • watashbuddyfriend
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:17am

    You mean to tell me that there are nearly 650,000 sick minds,“dislikes” on YouTube, who did not like this ad?

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    • watashbuddyfriend
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:24am

      BTW, seems Perry is my last chance! Anyway, grab hold of some Bible Doctrine, because that is all you can take to Heaven (hope you will join me there)!

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    • zorro
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:17am

      This is what the gay organizations do. It’s just the same hundred or so gay supporters with hundreds of different logins. I’ve seen on Facebook calls for everyone to go “dislike” something. Conservatives don‘t bother with that garbage and this is why it looks like we’re losing these wars but we’re really not. At least I hope we’re not…

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  • sonseeker
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:05am

    Although not a Perry fan, I liked his ad. Its amazing how the “politicly correct” have come out of the woodwork. This country has always had its share of degenerates, but it has not been until recently where degeneracy has been promoted and protected. We cannot be a post Christian nation without having first been a Christian nation which had served to make us great. What will being a post Christian nation make us?.

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    • SecularConservative
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:14am

      Are you saying Perry is a degenerate? I think that takes it a little too far. He may have some narrow minded views but degenerate is a little harsh.

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    • sonseeker
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:20am

      no, no, no. I am refering to the parodies

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  • junior1971
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:00am

    Who frekin cares what gays say or want! f-em!

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    • SecularConservative
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:11am

      YEAH! Same goes for those Jews and White folks! F-em! HAHA just kidding, I’m not really a bigot :)

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  • Pouncing Porcupine
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:52am

    “Barn Jacket”? Hey, uh, BlazeGuy, out here in the world (and by “world” I mean those of us who actually produce stuff people besides Glenn Beck will pay money for) we call that a “Work Coat”. That‘s the coat we wear when we’re “working”, and some of us don’t work in a barn.

    Concerning Perry, I am actually embarrassed for the people of Texas. Hey, if they want him as their Gov., that’s their business/problem. Whoever convinced Him to run for President must be someone who is trying to destoy him. A true friend would have said “Rick, don’t do it. You’ll be eaten alive, and become a national joke.”

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  • Eyes_of_Deception
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:48am

    Politics…

    Report Post » Eyes_of_Deception  
  • Striker
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:46am

    How many people out there have said the same thing? I’ll bet there are a hell of lot more of them than you think!!!! This is just more of the politaclly correct folks acting out and boy are they loud! I think it is kind of funny to watch the reaction of these people when you “hit the nail on the head.”

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