After watching tonight’s Stratosphere Lounge (forgot to catch it live yet again), I was thinking it would be a good idea to have a brainstorming session to see what we can collectively come up with. Slogans, quips for the mascot, etc. Got an idea? Toss it in the comments.
For the raccoon, it would be awesome if we could get Doug Tennapel to draw it. He’s the creator of Earthworm Jim, a conservative, and seems like a pretty great guy all around. His style would probably work well with the general sense of irreverence it seems Bill is going for too.
As for slogans: Rattling the trashcans of Washington.
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I saw someone super chatted Tim Pool to contact Bill about The After Party.
Rocket Raccoon is the prefect image because in the movie, he was a genetic experiment and he resents that. His resentment comes across in his demeanor.
I do voices. (I used to be a local actor. Have a bit of training. “Used to be” because the craft is loaded with leftists.) As I commented on the TSL video page, I have a character I’ve used who has a raspy New York-y voice and a sarcastic, slightly grumpy demeanor. Might work for the raccoon.
We could do the “Welcome to the party, pal.” (Gif length) and substitute Bruce Willis with Rowdy Raccoon
I have to admit, the suspense of waiting for today’s MB2A is killing me.
It is unclear where to really go with catch phrases and such until we have a picture and an idea on the voice. I wouldn’t go to over the top on raccoon themed phrases as it might be too much. Though I’m thinking like a Dean Martin type character.
Would there be blowback from a portion of the Religious community over a drinking raccoon party animal? I have a number of folks I’ve known who had a problem pulling the lever for GWB because they viewed him as a playboy. Not throwing cold water, but we will need every vote…
Good point. Humor does not always resonate well…
Dubya a playboy? Were these people still living in the 50s?
Some are…
After Party slogan/platform suggestion:
After Party Alliance – Reform. React. Rebuild.
3 R’s:
Reform Politically
React Legislatively
Rebuild Constitutionally
(the R’s being a nod to the Republican/conservative base we still need)
I like it but from a messaging/branding side, we… May want to refrain from build/rebuild. Wouldn’t really have the punch with Biden using “Build Back Better”.
Sure. But maybe we can subconsciously win some Dems over to the new party too… they will like it and not even know why.
A.F. Branco might be a good one for illustrating Party Animal Raccoon. https://comicallyincorrect.com/
Mascot name? Ratchet Raccoon? Since ratchet is a tool to “govern” motion “to allow effective motion in one direction only.” To “ move in steps and degrees” towards Moving Back 2 America:
Definition of ratchet (Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a mechanism that consists of a bar or wheel having inclined teeth into which a pawl drops so that motion can be imparted to the wheel or bar, governed, or prevented and that is used in a hand tool (such as a wrench or screwdriver) to allow effective motion in one direction only
2
: a pawl or detent for holding or propelling a toothed wheel
ratchet verb
variants: or less commonly rachet
ratcheted also racheted; ratcheting also racheting; ratchets also rachets
Definition of ratchet (Entry 2 of 2)
transitive verb
: to cause to move by steps or degrees —usually used with up or down
I suggest an incongruously deep voice for the racoon.
My thought would be Harrison Ford. Gruff and sarcastic.
Scene …. close up on face of racoon – appears to be straining in thought … then ahhh, relief ….
“y’know what I like to do after the party, take a dump on Nancy Pelosi’s desk.”
Cut to view of racoon jumping of Pelosi’s desk and walking away.
Pelosi, I thought you said pastrami. Well they are both full of crap, so….