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Vote for Pedro T-shirt

By Jesse Kornbluth
Published: Jan 01, 2005
Category: Clothing

 
"Vote for Pedro" T-shirt

Many of you have wondered if Butler has politics. He does. But he keeps them far away from this site. And when he expresses his political (and spiritual) views, he uses a pseudonym: Swami Uptown.

Why has Butler sworn not to burden you with his politics? Because culture is inclusive, politics divisive. Butler begins and ends his concierge tasks simply hoping he has enhanced your reading, listening and viewing pleasure. He does not care if you lip-read. Or sing along badly. Or miss the punchline in a film. All he wants is to help you experience your life more fully, thanks to a steady infusion of what we’ll call culture.

But today Butler crosses the line. Today he wants to endorse a candidate. And, today, he wants you to step up and support his man — well, boy.

Who is this candidate who makes Butler break his apolitical vow?

Pedro.

Pedro Sanchez.

You know, the kid running for Student Council President of the Preston, Idaho high school.

C’mon, think — the Mexican kid in Napoleon Dynamite. The new kid who becomes Napoleon’s friend. Who then takes on the totally buffed, certain-to-win Summer Wheatley in the big election. Who pledges, "Vote for me, and your wildest dreams will come true."

Pedro has few qualifications. Let’s see. He can grow a moustache in a few days. He can, says Napoleon, offer you his protection. Oh, and he’s got a "sweet" bike.

As a politician, Pedro has liabilities. Maybe it wasn’t wise to put "Vote for Pedro" signs right in the urinals. And the pinata with Sumner’s face on it…well, as the principal says, "Look, Pedro, I don’t know how they do things down in Juarez, but here in Idaho we have a little something called pride. Understand? Smashing in the face of a pinata that resembles Summer Wheatley is a disgrace to you, me, and the entire Gem State.

I’d admit: Pedro isn’t everybody’s candidate. But he does win the election. And wearing his campaign shirt can help you score "hot babes" — or, for you females, "hot guys."

The "Vote for Pedro" t-shirt is the fashion statement of the summer. You won’t want to be without it.

The t-shirt comes in 50% cotton/50% polyester. But you can get 100% Cotton "Vote for Pedro" shirts upon request. So….what’s stopping you from ordering?

To buy a "Vote for Pedro" t-shirt, click here.

To order "Napoleon Dynamite" from Amazon.com, click here.