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March 14, 2005
LBJMDB: Super Lyndon
The ebay e-mail notifying me that I was the winner of the above 1964 REMCO LBJ rubber action figure began with the word "Congratulations!" And, indeed, congratulations are in order: This is a fine piece that will complement some of my other recent LBJMDB purchases.
Why an LBJ action figure? It’s not like he could shoot webs from his wrists or melt pennies with his eyes. But what our 36th president lacked in superhero gimmickry he made up in astonishing political acumen. Did the Incredible Hulk establish the Rural Electrification Administration, helping bring power to isolated communities across Texas? When was the last time Batman won the U.S. presidency by the largest margin in modern history (15 million votes)? And, furthermore, why was Aquaman always being pulled around by two flying fish on leashes? Please. You can’t put a leash on a fish.
Posted by teb at March 14, 2005 06:37 PM