Cowardly Lion named the official mascot for the Republican National Convention

[thecentristword]

We would like to extend our congratulations to the Cowardly Lion! After weeks of deliberation, the RNC has finally decided on the official mascot of the upcoming RNC convention. ”It was a close race, but the Lion came out on top.” said an RNC official. It apparently was a neck-and-neck between the Lion, Casper the Ghost and Cooter (from Dukes of Hazard fame).



“It was very difficult to choose between the final three. Casper, well he has the white thing going on and Cooter taps that ‘southern intellect’ which is so key. However, we feel the Cowardly Lion captures the spirit of our current campaign the best. Much like the Lion, we are scared shitless and we will say or do anything to avoid danger.”

For more - check out the entire post -> http://thecentristword.wordpress.com/2012/08/17/cowardly-lion-to-be-gop-mascot-at-rnc-convention/

[davidpdx]

1. The tinman would have been much better

Romney/Ryan-No heart, only large wallets

[thecentristword]

2. But he is gay :-(

Just needs lubrication? He would have depressed the base.

[davidpdx]

4. Didn't know that

I guess I'll add that to my Wizard of Oz trivia collection.

[FSogol]

3. Were Slime Molds unavailable? How about Crying Babies?

[rurallib]

5. and he is used to wizards hiding behind screens saying crazy shit

like "trust me, I pay 13% taxes."

[cyberswede]

7. +1

[ellisonz]

6. Newt Gingrich has volunteered to wear the costume. n/t