Waaaasup! The Pro-Obama Version

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First Posted: 10-24-08 06:30 PM   |   Updated: 11-24-08 05:12 AM

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Classic television ads are few and far between. And only occasionally do they blend into the politic dialect (see: "Where's the beef?" Mondale v. Hart, 1984).

The "Wasssssup" Budweiser spots were -- for avid television watchers -- one of those memorable ad moments that had pop culture significance. Now, the very same characters are reprising almost identical roles in a short clip on behalf of the Obama campaign.

And... it actually works.

Here is the original, for those interested in making a trip down memory lane to the days when things were simpler and the beer a bit smoother.

The group to credit for the new spot is Chopshop @ Believe Media a filmmakers boutique that puts out "original short film programming."

Classic television ads are few and far between. And only occasionally do they blend into the politic dialect (see: "Where's the beef?" Mondale v. Hart, 1984). The "Wasssssup" Budweiser spots were --...
Classic television ads are few and far between. And only occasionally do they blend into the politic dialect (see: "Where's the beef?" Mondale v. Hart, 1984). The "Wasssssup" Budweiser spots were --...
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- Myshkin57 I'm a Fan of Myshkin57 16 fans permalink

I didn't think I'd say this but that was brilliant!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:49 PM on 10/24/2008

Kudos to the actors from the first commercial! The most creative, funny, heartbreaking yet inspiring campaign ad I've seen to date...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:48 PM on 10/24/2008
- IsisCat I'm a Fan of IsisCat 4 fans permalink

BRILLIANT!!!!

Change. Obama/ Biden 08.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:47 PM on 10/24/2008
- joe973 I'm a Fan of joe973 3 fans permalink

Great Stuff period!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:47 PM on 10/24/2008
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Whassup? Change is up...I LOVE IT!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:46 PM on 10/24/2008

I laughed so hard, I felt a little tear run down my leg!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:43 PM on 10/24/2008

I live in Okanogan County!! You must be Canadian, since you spell Okanogan the way you do. Good on you. This was hilarious.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:55 PM on 10/24/2008
- HWBII I'm a Fan of HWBII 10 fans permalink
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That is the fabulous Charles Stone! Waaasssuppppppp, Charles?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:41 PM on 10/24/2008

this was definitely funny yet sad...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:39 PM on 10/24/2008
    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:37 PM on 10/24/2008
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i never saw the original but with or with it this is funny.....really funny....but painful...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:37 PM on 10/24/2008
- jennyjen I'm a Fan of jennyjen 9 fans permalink
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the original ad is also available above - it's classic.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:19 PM on 10/24/2008

OMG - so funny!! My 20 year old son loved it and is going to add it to his myspace page.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:36 PM on 10/24/2008
- Adam11 I'm a Fan of Adam11 4 fans permalink

Waaaaaaaaa­aaaaaaaasu­p!

CHANGE IS UP.

True

That One/Biden08

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:34 PM on 10/24/2008

Love it!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:31 PM on 10/24/2008

Dang. I teared up a little.
Great. Commercial.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:31 PM on 10/24/2008

LOVED IT!

I'm sending it to all my family!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:28 PM on 10/24/2008
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