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EYESORE 9001

(28,486 posts) Mon Jun 23, 2025, 11:27 AM Monday

Anyone remember the DU character Bob Boudelang?

What’s your opinion on practicing a little necromancy and resurrecting the angry - albeit wrongheaded - spirit of Bob Boudelang? It would be even more challenging now to produce good satire, but you can bet ol’ Bob has gotten his ox gored at least a couple of times recently. Truthfully, I’m not certain who penned the original Bob tales, and I’d feel like a graffiti artist (a good one, however) painting over someone else’s work. If anyone knows the full story of Bob’s creator and any future plans for the old gent, please share with us.

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Anyone remember the DU character Bob Boudelang? (Original Post) EYESORE 9001 Monday OP

One of the first things I saw on DU. Bob was hilarious underpants Monday #1

Yeah, that's what I thought too EYESORE 9001 Monday #3

Bob's in the White House. We can read him on Truth Social. yardwork Monday #2

Yep EYESORE 9001 Monday #4

Exactly my thought, too PJMcK Monday #5

His teeth are fake JoseBalow Monday #6

I go back that far, though I lurked nearly forever. Harker Monday #7

You know, I think you're right EYESORE 9001 Monday #8

I have a great deal of admiration for those who seem to be able to find humor in adverse circumstances. Harker Monday #9

Edward Pell Obituary - April 5, 1950 - December 3, 2017 Donkees Monday #10

underpants

(191,149 posts)

1. One of the first things I saw on DU. Bob was hilarious

Reply to EYESORE 9001 (Original post)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 11:31 AM

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It’d be hard to achieve that level of irony now.

EYESORE 9001

(28,486 posts)

3. Yeah, that's what I thought too

Reply to underpants (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 11:36 AM

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It would have to be updated, for sure, and it’s not hard to imagine Bob in some leopards-ate-my-face situations which an increasing number within MAGAtry are now experiencing.

yardwork

(66,935 posts)

2. Bob's in the White House. We can read him on Truth Social.

Reply to EYESORE 9001 (Original post)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 11:34 AM

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EYESORE 9001

(28,486 posts)

4. Yep

Reply to yardwork (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 11:37 AM

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He’d fit right in amongst that den of vipers.

PJMcK

(23,834 posts)

5. Exactly my thought, too

Reply to yardwork (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 11:43 AM

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Although Trump has better teeth!

Still, Trump is an ignorant asshole.

JoseBalow

(7,724 posts)

6. His teeth are fake

Reply to PJMcK (Reply #5)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 01:54 PM

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Like everything else about him.

Harker

(16,413 posts)

7. I go back that far, though I lurked nearly forever.

Reply to EYESORE 9001 (Original post)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 04:03 PM

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I can't work up any positivity for his resurrection, or for a like character.

I'm in full "fuck them!" mode, and as hard as it was then to find much to laugh about politically, it's a whole lot harder now.

I'm all for humor, but... fuck them! That's my answer.

EYESORE 9001

(28,486 posts)

8. You know, I think you're right

Reply to Harker (Reply #7)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 04:53 PM

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Satire still is a potent weapon, however, it’s probably better to direct it toward the actual subjects of ridicule than going through fictional characters.

Harker

(16,413 posts)

9. I have a great deal of admiration for those who seem to be able to find humor in adverse circumstances.

Reply to EYESORE 9001 (Reply #8)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 05:08 PM

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I chose Groucho as an avatar because I love to laugh and enjoy life, but there's a war against decency being waged against us. I still smile. I even snort or chuckle sometimes.

But it doesn't come as easily, so I feel I'm right for me right now.

Donkees

(32,835 posts)

10. Edward Pell Obituary - April 5, 1950 - December 3, 2017

Reply to EYESORE 9001 (Original post)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 05:48 PM

Monday

Edward Pell Obituary

Ed Pell, a Washington, NJ resident, passed away on December 3, 2017, after battling myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) for two years. Friends are remembering Ed for his intelligence, wit and talent. But mostly, those closest to him and long-time acquaintances are mourning the loss of one of the most kind and gentle persons they know. Ed had the greatest capacity for love and tenderness, which was evident in his deeply loving marriage with his wife Diana, and his friendships with many. Born in Baltimore, MD, Ed lived much of his life in New York, NY. He moved to New Jersey following his marriage to Diana Willhite in (1996). The couple lived in Morristown, NJ, before settling into their Washington home. Their early years there were enjoyed with their loving dog, Lucas, who passed away several years ago. Ed and Diana have been sharing their home with Maddy, also a rescue dog. Ed attended Hunter College in New York and worked as a business journalist and marketing consultant. He was marketing director and research editor for Kitchen & Bath Business Magazine for almost two decades. As the president of his own company, ESP Ventures, Ed handled marketing and communications for leading firms and organizations. He also served as the manager of market research for the National Kitchen & Bath Association. An accomplished creative writer, Ed authored four published children's books as well as three screenplays, one of which received a national screenplay writing award. Ed is survived by Diana, Maddy, and his brother, William. A remembrance and service will be held for Ed on Friday, December 8, 1 PM to 3:30 PM, at Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 W Washington Ave, Washington, NJ 07882.

https://warrenhillsmemorialhome.com/tribute/details/832/Edward-Pell/obituary.html

Author of online column "Equal Time with Bob Boudelang, Angry American Patriot," for Democratic Under ground.com. Contributor to periodicals, including Simply the Best, Internet Publishing, NJ Savvy Living, and Prehistoric Times.

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DemocraticUnderground.com, http://www.democraticunderground.com/bob/ (August 12, 2004).*

https://www.encyclopedia.com/children/scholarly-magazines/pell-edward-1950

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