Scandals, arguments and slandering were prominent throughout this year’s presidential race– and the finish line is just around the corner. This particular election has been described as “America’s Circus,” with one of the most memorable debates and campaigning in history between candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Whether you are “with her”, wanting to “make America great again” or just hoping to get through the rest of 2016 alive, here are ORANGE’s picks for the online stores with all of the must-have election merchandise.
Story by Jasmine Valencia
Pins Won’t Save the World
From pins and patches, totes and tees, stickers and posters, this site has everything a young millennial would want, to have a good laugh (or cry) about the election. While any of the items would be a fun addition to your style, their most popular designs are whimsical and colorful artworks of puns poking fun at Trump. This site, run by a staunch Hillary supporter, knows “pins won’t save the world, but wearing them might make us feel better.” This Trump sucker pin reminds us of what is really important: do we really want a president with that hair?
Redbubble
Redbubble has an array of political memes and parody campaign logos and slogans that allow you to expand your collection of stickers. If you miss Bernie Sanders, and this election has you fearing for your future, this Star Wars reference might give you a little hope that the jedi will return and save the democracy.
Zazzle
A printed tee is often a basic wardrobe necessity, and with thousands of T-shirt selections, political humor is not hard to find (unlike Hillary’s emails). This website has an easy navigation system to find the most coveted prints that will also start a conversation. The legendary power pantsuit will be one for the history books, so why not make it a T-shirt? Hillary Clinton’s famous and outlandish fashion choice of bright colored pantsuits are not a look for anyone, but can you picture her in anything else? Try on her look with this funny shirt.
Look Human
Look Human is a haven for pop culture merchandise, ranging from apparel to accessories. If you’re still undecided on who to vote for, grab the witty and popular Ken Bone mug to brighten your morning cup of joe, in the midst of recent polls. After his appearance on the second presidential debate, Bone’s 15 minutes of fame marked him as America’s hero.
Danny Brito Etsy Shop
Most Etsy shops have a variety of handmade items made specifically for the 2016 election. This Etsy shop, Danny Brito, specializes in making buttons with hilarious quotes and drawings. Historically, political buttons showed support of a candidate, but now, millennials use them to promote mudslinging quotes and jokes, like Trump’s use of “hombres” and “nasty women” from the third presidential debate.
Either as a form of protest or for some good laughs, this merchandise will be a memento of this year’s presidential race. Show your support and vote on election day, Nov. 28… I mean Nov. 8.
