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:

Luthor

Damn, it feels good to be a gangsta'!
thinkliberty

I'm waiting for the "being an asshole is the wrong kind of activism" people to chime in.
holy_canole

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!
http://www.nolanchart.com/author677.html Chaz Munro

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

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

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

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

That's the second one.

This is the first:
http://freekeene.com/2010/07/23/video-uncle-sam-i…
Paul

I'm not as big a fan of that one.
Luthor

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

i'm a big fan of the jacket.
sorta

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

I haven't seen the caped avenger in a while.
Chris

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.
http://www.libertyontour.com Adam

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

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

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!