'Blame it on the Economy' Music Video Mixes Humor and Politics

Obama impersonators cash in

Obama, Graves

A new spoof music video, “Blame it on the Economy,” is becoming an internet sensation. In the video, which parodies “Blame It” by Jamie Foxx, an Obama impersonator sings about our country’s financial state.

No doubt the maker of the viral video “Blame it on the Economy” will make some instant cash of of it.

Economic commentary

“Blame it on the Economy” makes some humorous points about the economy by mixing political and pop culture references, including my favorite line: “Like Shamwow we just gotta absorb it.”

You can watch the “Blame it on the Economy” video, complete with people impersonating Sarah Palin, Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, on YouTube.

Face the money

According to a story on Politico, there is a lot of money to be made in impersonating the president. Here’s a clip from the story:

Walking into the Old Ebbitt Grill, Larry Graves literally stops traffic. Drivers slow to gawk. Patrons stare. Members of the wait staff — long accustomed to serving Washington elites — do double takes.

At about 6-foot-1, with a long, lean frame, closely cropped hair and a gleaming smile, Graves is a dead ringer for President Barack — a one-in-a-million gift that the D.C.-area resident is determined to turn into a lucrative career.

Politico also reports that many people turn impersonating the president into a full-time job.

Making big bucks

One particular President Bush impersonator made $25,000 per appearance, according to Politico. It’s surprising the reasons people call presidential impersonators: ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "'Blame it on the Economy' Music Video Mixes Humor and Politics"