President Barack Obama, Homer Simpson, the Smurfs, and Drugs Equal American Ingenuity
Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2009
by Steve Kovacs
The Kovacs Perspective
Who says American entrepreneurship is dead? Who says American ingenuity is a thing of the past? Not so fast . . . recently, police officers made a routine traffic stop in Texas that turned out to be anything but routine. There really is no such thing as a routine police traffic stop as anything can occur when making a seemingly boring stop. This stop certainly was no exception and what police found was quite unique, interesting, and kind of funny too.
Officers noticed brightly colored pills shaped in unique images. After closer inspection, the images were quite easy to make out. They were pills shaped into the direct likeness of President Obama, the Smurfs and Homer Simpson. You know, kind of like those Flintstones vitamins for kids that are supposed to entice children into taking them. These pills were not vitamins though. They were Ecstasy pills. Ecstasy is an illegal synthetic drug, which means it is man made. It can create feelings of euphoria, lessen feelings of fear and anxiety and can induce a sense of intimacy with others. It is a popular illegal drug across the country.
As with most products in America these days, people are buying less. Times are tough and people are careful where they spend their money. In response, retailers are beefing up marketing strategies to keep their profits up. It appears this enterprising individual had his thinking cap on. Apparently, he was rising to the occasion of a slow economy and was being innovative, imaginative and proactive. That's the American spirit. . . well sort of. Maybe when he gets out of jail some smart company should snatch him up, make an honest man out of him, and help get our economy rolling.
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)Great article. Well done.Wow. It never stops amazing me how clever the criminal can be. Thank goodness they caught these guys. Imagine how many Homer there would be in schools if the Homer pills got into kids hands.Hi Connor, Most are not rocket scientists but some come close! Thanks for writing.
If some of these criminals would put their genius to work doing something inventive in the honest sector..... good piece! MArijoI agree that if some would go the other way they could make positive differences in their lives and others as well--thanks!
When he gets out of jail, he will be snatched up, definitely. Gotta hand it to some people, that's pretty innovative. Speaking of inventions (or innovations), I'm surprised no one has thought to put the likeness of their nemesis (Mr. Bush or Ms. Palin for the left, Harry Reid or Mr. Obama for the right) on the treads of car tires.Nicely done.Great article Steve. I believe that "legal" criminals, drug pushers, are putting their ingenuity to work; i.e. big pharmas. Avastin can cost $100,000 a year. Many new cancer drugs cost tens of thousands per dose! and may , may, only increase one's life by a few weeks. Maybe someday we will have a real war on drugs and begin finding cures instead of only expensive band aids. I wouldn't be surprised if the poor chap who does find a cure for cancer isn't stoned to death - too much money at stake - we must keep the cancer growing. Innovation for only one purpose - more money - has replaced compassion and human kindness. Not good.E., I cannot disagree with you at all. Your comment about the cancer drugs (some) that cost so much and only extend lives for a short while is hard to understand for me and one that I have thought about. Your explanation may be the truth and if it is--how unbelievable that "professional business people" would do something like that on the grand scale it is occurring. Very interesting take on the "legal pushers" .Thanks for bringing it up in the comments.My best to you and your family,SteveSteveFunny idea about the tires...maybe one day someone will do it. As for this guy, it seems he should be marketing for Coke or Pepsi or some other big company. Thanks for writing Mike.
I know some people who would love cartoon and Obama shaped ecstasy. In Florida, glee producing tablet is a way of life. The positive part of the drug is that it intensifies all the elation of the senses in a person and eliminates any undesirable feeling. For a few hours, he or she is dancing in the land of Eden. The negative parts of the drug is that if the user does not drink a liquid constantly death from dehydration can occur. If the user does not urinate constantly death from body toxins can occur. And if the drug is not made properly then death can occur. The negatives are a reason why I generally stay away from ecstasy. But since I just broke my ankle from a scooter accident maybe the doctor will give me a prescription for Obama or cartoon shaped vicadins.Le me get this right--if you don't drink enough you may die,. If you don't urinate enough you may die and if the guy makes it incorrectly in his basement you may die. Call me a sissy but no thanks! Thanks for writing.
You know Steve, I would call you a liar, but I know you wouldn't do that to us. Wow! We do need some of these wise criminals to turn their lives around. Thanks for sharing this sad but amusing story.No, it's true--and while most criminals aren't rocket scientists some are quite clever. I'm sure if some criminals had decided to go into legitimate business they'd be siting in big offices smoking Cuban cigars and living it up--legally! Thanks for writing.No Kidding. Makes me think of the kid portrayed in "Catch Me if You Can". Many blessings to you this Christmas season and always :-)
Great article, however this isn't exactly a new strategy. LSD has been packaged on colorful and even cartooned media with names such as "Purple Jesus" and "Bevis And Butt-head" for a long time. But you are correct that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and wellThanks for writing Steve. Yup--good point, LSD had been packaged just as you say since at least the 70's. As infamous boxing promoter Don King says, "Only in America"!
lol, drugs ARE an economy, just one that western civilization is too dumb to capitalize on.maybe so, maybe so....
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