Once I found this out I had to share!
Six candidates in Brazil's local elections have "adopted" the name Barack Obama to help set themselves apart from hundreds of rivals. Brazilian politicians often adopt unusual names at election time. Candidates are allowed to either register in their own name or a chosen one. Many use their long-held nicknames but some adopt outlandish identities to grab attention.
I think this is awesome here are some other names that some people have used that I could find...
There are candidates named after animals (Cattle Ana, Elephant Without a Tail), vehicles (German in the Lorry, Jeep Johnny), kitchen utensils (Big Charlie Knives, Golden Fork), US presidents (Bill Clinton, Jorge Bushi) and infamous Middle-Eastern leaders (DJ Saddam, John Bin Laden, Chico Bin Laden, Luis Bin Laden). King of the Cuckolds, Kung Fu Fatty and The Second King of Prawns will also contest the polls.
I think I would name my self.....Pick Me Pick Me!! This is awesome!!
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Barack Obama for President of Brazil
Posted by Nik English at 12:37 PM
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That is funny! Too bad there will be more than one Barak Obama! Who will know who they are voting for?
I once ran for office under the Tuna Ticket with two friends. Mayo and Bread...with Tuna we made a great sandwich....
I'd vote for PickMePickMe!
I think I'd go with Wonderwoman...and let them all wonder!
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