VIDEO: Uncle Sam Visits Philly

August 23, 2010 by Ian
Filed under: Laugh at the Aggressors, Video

He began in Keene and is making his way across the country to remind you that you owe him your money and obedience! Here’s Uncle Sam’s stop in Philadelphia, courtesy of Liberty on Tour:

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17 Comments on VIDEO: Uncle Sam Visits Philly

Luthor on Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 5:37 pm

Damn, it feels good to be a gangsta’!

thinkliberty on Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 6:15 pm

I’m waiting for the “being an asshole is the wrong kind of activism” people to chime in.

holy_canole on Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 7:05 pm

On the contrary, thinkliberty,
I think this is a great way to draw attention to your cause.
This guy isn’t being obnoxious, he’s not forcing people to really listen to him, he’s not being aggressive or yelling in an angry way….he’s just making people aware of something that he believes is wrong with the system in an extremely creative way.
I say bravo!

Chaz Munro on Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 7:54 pm

It gives me hope for the people out there that they do get that Uncle Sham is sticking it to them and that they for the most part, received you positively.

I especially love how you made that “conservative” in the restaurant do a classic knee jerk response to you. Without even thinking he dismissed you as a “liberal” simply because you were a young guy. If you were 30 years older he would have offered to buy you a drink and tell you what a great buddy you were to him.

People are nostalgic and just adore their symbolism. You’ve got a great hit with this character and I look forward to seeing more of him. You can swear in front of people and they don’t even get upset. Incredible.

Paul on Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 8:52 pm

Yeah, I would ixnay the swearing (not in the caption, just in the public speaking), but other than that, I agree with canole, I think this is great stuff

WiNoJoE on Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 9:52 pm

Love this guy and his Uncle Sam act! More like this please!

Paul on Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 10:12 pm

Here’s the first one, from times square, for those who haven’t seen it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLiCmYJQARU

Ian Freeman on Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 10:31 pm

That’s the second one.

This is the first:
http://freekeene.com/2010/07/23/video-uncle-sam-investigates-the-nightcap/

Paul on Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 11:23 pm

I’m not as big a fan of that one.

Luthor on Tue, 24th Aug 2010 8:17 am

If you like these, check out the C.R.A.P. Campaign videos. Do it for the children.

smeg on Tue, 24th Aug 2010 8:18 am

i’m a big fan of the jacket.

sorta on Tue, 24th Aug 2010 8:46 am

I wish that he spent a few more minutes with people so that they can connect the dots.
I don’t know if they are ‘getting it’

I like them.

Dennis on Tue, 24th Aug 2010 9:06 am

I haven’t seen the caped avenger in a while.

Chris on Tue, 24th Aug 2010 9:29 am

Adam has a real talent. I like the fast hit and move on. Leaves them thinking about what that Uncle Sam character was talking about. Well, some of them.

Adam on Tue, 24th Aug 2010 8:33 pm

Thanks Ian for posting this and to everyone for the suggestions. I’ll pass them along the next time I see this prick. Though don’t expect him to listen to you – after all he’s an asshole. (pardon my french)

Paul on Tue, 24th Aug 2010 8:56 pm

Thank you adam. This stuff is classic . You’re great on your feet — or, I should say, Uncle Sam is.

KEENENATIVE on Thu, 26th Aug 2010 8:23 pm

Seriously. This isn’t just “some guy” / or “actor” doing an Uncle Sam impersonation. (Well, ok, it is, but bear w/me a second here….) I think you’re perfect in the role. Obnoxious, but compelling & attractive, all at the same time. It’s a pretty smooth “act” already, just keep polishing it!…My most sincere compliments!

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