Photo Friday – Banksy and the Presidential Donut
February 5, 2010 by HeatherCowper
I wrote this week about the Banksy exhibition that was held in Bristol over the summer with fans coming from far and wide to see the work of the illusive Bristol-born street artist who’s made the big time.
This photo is one of the pictures from the exhibition that stuck in my mind although I thought it was just a kitchy bit of fun. But today I had one of those Eureka moments and got the joke (at least I think I did but maybe it’s about something completely different!)
If I say ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’ would you get it too? Or perhaps you got it immediately. Or perhaps you think it’s about something completely different. What do you think?
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jessiev on Fri, 5th Feb 2010 8:54 pm
great photo – made me laugh!
Caitlin @ Roaming Tales on Fri, 5th Feb 2010 11:25 pm
Hmm, maybe you’re onto something, though it doesn’t look like a jam donut in particular.
Caitlin @ Roaming Tales on Sun, 7th Feb 2010 6:45 pm
Wondering if it’s something to do with the elevated status of junk food and how it’s under attack from health campaigners?
Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences on Sun, 7th Feb 2010 8:00 pm
Ooh, I didn’t know Banksy was from Bristol! Cool.
And yes – I think you’re onto something
Mark H on Sun, 7th Feb 2010 10:07 pm
Striking folksy piece of art. And I think your on to something too…and I didn’t see it till I read your second paragraph.
Gourmantic on Mon, 8th Feb 2010 11:40 am
It reminds me of the Simpsons episode with the monorail where the giant donut saves the day!
marta on Mon, 8th Feb 2010 1:34 pm
ummm not to sure…
Monna on Mon, 8th Feb 2010 2:18 pm
Although I don’t speak any German and would never get the joke, I do love the painting. (It seems that I am a fan of kitsch!)
arlene on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 12:57 am
The proverbial open mouth and insert, in this case, donut. Gheez, maybe he should have practiced his German more. Heh heh. Or maybe he really liked donuts.
TheWordWire on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 5:29 am
I would never have gotten it without the hint from wikipedia. But I’m glad you shared it — thanks for the giggle.
Anil on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 6:00 pm
Didn’t get it but clicked through to get the (interesting) story.