I didn't know squirrels could vote!
January 23, 2015 3:34 PM   Subscribe

Drew Curtis, of Fark.Com, is running for Governor of Kentucky.
posted by pjern (41 comments total) 15 users marked this as a favorite
 
Shouldn't this go in the Politics section? Subby is a libtard. Boobies!

/Just doing my part to Farkify this thread
//slashies

posted by surazal at 3:45 PM on January 23, 2015 [22 favorites]


It's an interesting idea -- and I'm all in favor of more "Citizen Candidates" running against party-machine politicians, but at some point he's going to have to outline a platform. The site now is virtually 100% content-free.
posted by chimaera at 3:49 PM on January 23, 2015 [4 favorites]


News of the Weird
posted by Sys Rq at 3:50 PM on January 23, 2015 [1 favorite]


I didn't know squirrels could vote!

They can. Mostly they don't have the balls to do it.

Mostly.
posted by yoink at 3:51 PM on January 23, 2015 [2 favorites]


I assume he's going to assemble his platform by copying the most click-worthy parts of other candidates' platforms and throwing a fark.com watermark on them.
posted by benito.strauss at 3:52 PM on January 23, 2015 [7 favorites]


I'm sorry, but the "citizen candidate" thing is so much bullshit. You're getting into politics, congratulations - you're a politician now!

And citing Brat's deposal of Representative Starscream positively just makes me cringe more.
posted by NoxAeternum at 3:52 PM on January 23, 2015 [2 favorites]


I submitted this with a funnier headline.
posted by dirigibleman at 3:54 PM on January 23, 2015 [33 favorites]


Shouldn't this go in the Politics section? Subby is a libtard. Boobies!

/Just doing my part to Farkify this thread
//slashies


Just this one time the mods should make an exception to site protocol and change the timestamp on this comment to an hour later.
posted by Joey Buttafoucault at 3:58 PM on January 23, 2015 [10 favorites]


Frist psot!
posted by Curious Artificer at 4:00 PM on January 23, 2015 [3 favorites]


When Lowtax runs for governor of Louisiana, I'll vote for him.
I would vote for Freddy Krueger after having Jindal for 8 years.
posted by localroger at 4:02 PM on January 23, 2015 [3 favorites]


What's his position on dogs wanting steak?
posted by ilama at 4:04 PM on January 23, 2015 [1 favorite]


I hope the pickle incident doesn't come back to haunt him.
posted by angerbot at 4:05 PM on January 23, 2015


A hamburger in every dog dish and a walker with a leash at every front door.
posted by localroger at 4:06 PM on January 23, 2015 [1 favorite]


I've driven through Kentucky once. So I am really getting a kick out of some of these replies.
posted by RobotVoodooPower at 4:10 PM on January 23, 2015 [4 favorites]


God, all we need is someone to do a Bevets sock-puppet post and I'm going to really start having flashbacks.
posted by yoink at 4:13 PM on January 23, 2015 [7 favorites]


Shouldn't it be Florida?
posted by graphnerd at 4:18 PM on January 23, 2015 [8 favorites]


I'm just wondering if he'll have the Capital Building overrun with guinea pigs on April 1st.
posted by Sphinx at 4:19 PM on January 23, 2015 [1 favorite]


Photoshop this gubernatorial candidate.
posted by eriko at 4:21 PM on January 23, 2015 [1 favorite]


My suspicion is that his campaign will soon derail because of accusations that he was once Priciple caught sayof
posted by surazal at 4:27 PM on January 23, 2015


Shouldn't it be Florida?

Hey!
Don't give them ideas.
posted by penduluum at 4:27 PM on January 23, 2015


As a Kentuckian, and a (long lapsed) Farker... He's got my vote. He's got more balls than anyone else in Frankfort.
posted by deezil at 4:44 PM on January 23, 2015 [3 favorites]


Kentuckians? He should have your vote.

He's a personable and successful businessman as well... one who understands crowdfunding, new media and internet marketing. Do not underestimate his chances.
posted by Slap*Happy at 4:47 PM on January 23, 2015 [1 favorite]


Would NOT vote for that. Not up to my standards. Look at those sharp knees...
posted by scaryblackdeath at 4:58 PM on January 23, 2015 [5 favorites]


Echoing chimera that he needs a platform. After all, you can't enter a Photoshop contest with an unshooped image.
posted by infinitewindow at 5:03 PM on January 23, 2015


Pray for Omarion.
posted by seymourScagnetti at 5:12 PM on January 23, 2015 [1 favorite]


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posted by Cookiebastard at 5:24 PM on January 23, 2015 [2 favorites]


I live in KY. I've never met the guy but we share some acquaintances. More power to him but I'll never cast a vote for him.
posted by CincyBlues at 5:46 PM on January 23, 2015


Fark is still around? Huh...I haven't visited it over a decade and just figured it had faded into nonexistence.
posted by noneuclidean at 5:48 PM on January 23, 2015 [1 favorite]


You know, every time he masturbates, God kills a kitten.
posted by Alles at 6:10 PM on January 23, 2015


Fark is still around? Huh...I haven't visited it over a decade and just figured it had faded into nonexistence.

Kind of like MeFi really, not huge but they have a dedicated community and are generally well run. The site maintains the same basic feel while still being kept modern.
posted by Drinky Die at 6:21 PM on January 23, 2015 [1 favorite]


God, all we need is someone to do a Bevets sock-puppet post and I'm going to really start having flashbacks.

MeFI's own.
posted by MikeKD at 6:53 PM on January 23, 2015 [1 favorite]


If you're any kind of NFL fan, the FARK gameday threads are the second best part of being an NFL fan (extra awesome if the Jags are playing, because of one lonely and lovable fan). The actual first best part of being an NFL fan is the Power Rankings FARK thread on Tuesday... Di Atribe and Rob Sul! The musical parody! The MLP:FIM Broncos/Colts memes!

FARK is for old people who love the internet. There are a lot of us.
posted by Slap*Happy at 7:05 PM on January 23, 2015 [3 favorites]


Kentucky is still around? Huh...I haven't visited it over a decade and just figured it had faded into nonexistence.
posted by happyroach at 7:32 PM on January 23, 2015 [6 favorites]


The site now is virtually 100% content-free.

That's a feature, not a bug…

I assume he's going to assemble his platform by copying the most click-worthy parts of other candidates' platforms and throwing a fark.com watermark on them.

I believe you're confusing Fark with eBaum's World.
posted by Ranucci at 9:08 PM on January 23, 2015 [5 favorites]


I believe you're right.
posted by benito.strauss at 10:01 PM on January 23, 2015


Ha ha!
posted by montag2k at 10:46 PM on January 23, 2015 [1 favorite]


You'll get over it.
posted by dr_dank at 7:58 AM on January 24, 2015 [1 favorite]


I hope this happens.
posted by oflinkey at 10:20 AM on January 24, 2015


This will all be okay until the oil hits the anus.
posted by eriko at 4:51 PM on January 24, 2015 [1 favorite]


The site now is virtually 100% content-free.

He might make for a good politician after all.
posted by dances with hamsters at 6:26 PM on January 24, 2015 [1 favorite]


Does this mean mathowie is going to run in Oregon in 2018?
posted by homunculus at 5:09 PM on January 29, 2015


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