Kerry is Coming!! (California)

[RonDog]

But the third person was a gem.

A person was dressed up in full costume in a Flipper suit...

See also from that thread:

Have you seen this?
A Flipper costume at a Kerry protest...

I have READ about these on other threads, but the COST seems too high for the ones that I have found online, i.e.

from www.top-costumes.com

Dippy Dolphin (Special Order)

This fun, lovable mascot can be used for any occasion!

Price US $699.99

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Perhaps we could do just the HEAD...

...from www.giantstepsbooks.com/hats:

Dolphin Hat
Price: $16.99

[RonDog]

Here is a SHORT EXCERPT from www.pittsburghlive.com:

FLIPPING OUT. Democrats once used a person in a chicken costume to stalk former President George Bush during the 1992 campaign. Now, Pennsylvania Republicans are using someone in a dolphin costume to go after presumptive Democrat presidential nominee John Kerry.

The Capitolwire.com Internet site reported last week that Flipper made his first appearance during a recent Kerry rally at the University of Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania GOP Committee Chairman Alan Novak promises Flipper will show up regularly at Kerry's Pennsylvania visits.

"John Kerry has flip-flopped his way through this campaign," Novak said. "He has a bad habit of saying one thing and then changing his opinion to appease one particular group or another. America needs a leader, not someone who lacks the conviction to take firm positions on the critical issues facing our nation."

[RonDog]

And, HERE is a short excerpt from www.cbsnews.com:

One possible attendee at the Kerry speech is Flipper, a man dressed in a dolphin costume who accuses Kerry of being a "flip-flopper" on the issues. CBS News’ Steve Chaggaris notes that Flipper made an appearance during a Kerry event in Harrisburg, Pa., on Thursday. "Interestingly, Flipper, who first made an appearance in Palm Beach County on April 19, has his own press folks who sent out a release on his behalf Thursday. 'Flipper to Join Kerry at Harrisburg Visit,'" read the release adding, "(Pennsylvania) Republican State Committee Chairman Alan Novak warned residents of Central Pennsylvania to be on the lookout for a flip-flopping Presidential candidate from Massachusetts,'" Chaggaris reports.

[Joy Angela]

Kerry is coming to LA and braving a LA Chapter Freep?

Wow. Kerry must need some shtick for Jay Leno

"And then this guy in a Devil's Suit started
tossing Flip Flops at me!"

...humor, DemocRat Style...

[RonDog]

Interestingly, Flipper, who first made an appearance in Palm Beach County on April 19...

See also, from www.palmbeachpost.com:

About 20 Bush supporters held signs in an area behind some barricades. Rob Flint, a junior at Palm Beach Atlantic University, rented a dolphin costume for about $75 and called himself "Flipper" to call attention to what he said were flip-flops by Kerry.

"It's about 150 degrees in here," said Flint, a South Carolina native and member of the College Republicans. "This is a good opportunity. It's not often that John Kerry is at your back door," Flint said.

[bellas_sister]

count me in if it is in Southern Cali...

[GaltMeister]

I think Kerr's flip-flop was modified - It's called a Jf'nK flip[flop now, and it has a circular truth table.

[markv840]

UPDATE: From what I'm told, The Event will be hosting this "Cinco de Mayo" is at a school in LA; I might have the address by the end of the day. I'll keep you posted

P.S.: I'm sorry that all I keep giving you guys are just pieces of info, but that's the way I keep finding it.

You should also check out THIS thread.

[BunnySlippers]

I'm available after the stockmarket closes at 1pm. Before that I'm chained to the desk. :(

Lemme know.

[RonDog]

See also the NEW thread:

Rally with John Kerry on Cinco de Mayo, Woodrow Wilson HIGH SCHOOL, East LA
(5/5) 8 am to 10 am
www.kerryCA.com ^ | May 3, 2004 | Kerry (CA )
Posted on 05/03/2004 11:12:35 PM PDT by RonDog

From www.kerryCA.com:

Rally with John Kerry on Cinco de Mayo

Wednesday, May 05 @ 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Woodrow Wilson High School, East LA
(4500 Multnomah Street, Soto Street Exit off I-10)

John Kerry will be here on Wednesday, May 5 for a morning rally in East Los Angeles to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

May 5th
Gates Open 8am
Woodrow Wilson High School,East LA
(4500 Multnomah Street, Soto Street Exit off I-10)

Joining him will be Teresa Heinz Kerry, Antonio Villaraigosa, and other local and national figures.

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread

[rantblogger]

Flyers I'm bringing to the FREEPing of John Chancletero Kerry on Cinco de Mayo in East Los Angeles in the morning:

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[RonDog]

See also the NEW thread:

Oscar Gutierrez to lead "Flip Flops for the FLIPPER" anti-Kerry rally in East Los Angeles (5/5)
Rally with John Kerry on Cinco de Mayo, Woodrow Wilson HIGH SCHOOL, East LA (5/5) 10:30 am ^ | May 4, 2004 | RonDog
Posted on 05/05/2004 12:11:09 AM PDT by RonDog

YOU are cordially invited to JOIN our good FRiend
Republican nominee for the California State Assembly (45th District)
Oscar Gutierrez


www.voteoscar.com

as he leads a
"Flip Flops for the FLIPPER!"
rally AGAINST John Kerry
just outside Woodrow Wilson High School
5200 Multnomah Street, East Los Angeles
starting at:
10:30 am
(Note the NEW start time.)

With special GUEST STAR (sort of)



"Flipper!"

The theme of our protest will be "Flip Flops" and "Flipper."

Please bring plastic "flip flop" sandals -
and signs with LARGE block letters and SIMPLE messages, like:

"Kerry = Flip Flop"
and
"Kerry voted FOR Cinco de Mayo,
before he voted AGAINST it."

And if anyone can find a "Flipper the DOLPHIN" costume,
we could make the NATIONAL news. :o)

(Bring YOUR OWN "flip flop" sandals to clap together -
or you can borrow some of OURS, donated by some anonymous FRiends.)

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread

[RonDog]

See also the NEW thread:

After-action report: FReepers, "Flipper" - and "Flip Flop" Kerry in East Los Angeles (5/5)
Posted on 05/05/2004 5:13:09 PM PDT by markv840

Kerry event FReeped today outside Woodrow Wilson High School in East LA

First of all let me say thank you to all those who were present today for the FReeping; We did a GREAT job, considering we didn't have much time to prepare, and that today is a weekday. I must say, I was somewhat disapointed that "Mr. Kerry" didn't get to see us, but as I'm sure, RonDog, and other FReepers present will tell you, we still got noticed by everyone else.

The highlight of the FReeping was of course "FLIPPER" (the dolphin); This guy stood there in a dolphin suit for some two hours, and let me tell you, IT WAS VERY HOT, that poor guy... RonDog also had the GREAT idea of bringing some "flipper" balloons which got a lot of attention. We had a lot of home made signs, and a few Bush/Cheney signs and stickers provided by Mr.Oscar Gutierrez, who also did a great job talking to some of the media people who were present. The flip-flops were EVERYWHERE, From a Flip-Flop shaped sign, to a bag full of flip-flops for everyone on the back.

Nonsurprisingly, there was some people who were really angry about us "ruining their party", there was some yelling, and more middle fingers than I could count; at the same time, there were some who waved and honked horns, I never get tired of this.

GREAT JOB FReepers!!

P.S.: I will try to get you guys some pictures before the end of the day...

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread