Trump's Trading Cards Are Creating an Existential Crisis For Me

[Beetwasher.]

Because now I'm almost certain we're actually living in a simulation, because this can't possibly be real.

[underpants]

1. It's real baby.

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Digital too.

[Beetwasher.]

4. Gotta Get Me Some of That NFT Grift!

Good lord!

[C_U_L8R]

17. He's way to late to catch the NFT wave

That boom went bust months ago.

[UTUSN]

2. This morning, BEFORE the "major announcement," I almost panicked by an item

speculating that he was going to get himself in as Speaker. Reason prevailed to the effect that the Speaker role is too much work for him.

[Beetwasher.]

11. I Was Actually Sorta Hoping It WAS That

Nothing would drag the GOP down quicker than that, but this is almost better in an utterly depraved, surreal and tragically comic way. I couldn't have ever in a million years come up with this idea. Whoever actually thought of this and sold it to Trump is one sick, demented puppy.

[H2O Man]

28. Eric.

[Beetwasher.]

36. Too Dull, But Maybe Someone Sold Him First

And that’s how they got to Trump. Whoever that person is, got paid upfront and is now a ghost. At least that’s how I’d do it. Genius. Wish I’d thought of it. Make a cool mil or two for some bad photoshop. Damn. Nice gig.

[Blue Owl]

3. They're real and they're spectacularly lame

[zuul]

24. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Okay, there is something wrong with that. They are indeed lame.

[global1]

5. Affectionately Known As ' The Hokeyman Cards' ....nt

[Deep State Witch]

43. BrokeMan

I've also heard "BrokeMan".

[gratuitous]

6. I intend to humiliate any of the former guy's online partisans with this nonsense

"Shouldn't you be saving your nickels and dimes to buy your hero's digital trading cards?"

[mercuryblues]

7. Well, I certainly didn't have that on my bingo card

[TheBlackAdder]

8. While supporting him, they would be the perfect gift for the rubes in our families.

.

When it's present opening time, send them that link.

That's all they get.

After an initial look of bewilderment and a small laugh, they'll realize that's all they're getting for $100. If you present limit is $200, get them two.

They will even acknowledge that Trump scammed them out of money. Nothing tangible, just an image, and not even an exclusive 1 owner image, but one that a thousand other rubes will have.

.

[Aristus]

14. "YOU KNEW HE WAS A GRIFTING SCAM ARTIST! WHY DID YOU VOTE FOR HIM ANYWAY?"

"......Ah jes' always vote r'publican, I guess......"

[inthewind21]

9. LOL

Looks like the Tangerine Twatt Waffle has been relegated to taking business advice from Melania. She tried this NFT grift too. She bombed! in spectacular fashion!

https://news.artnet.com/market/did-melania-trump-buy-her-own-nft-2071931

[jcgoldie]

10. Maybe I'm dated but...

WTF do you do with a "digital trading card?" I mean seriously ... if it didnt feature the dumbest most vile scum on earth that makes you want to gouge out your eyes with a potato peeler... like what would you do with it anyway?

[Beetwasher.]

13. That's the Brilliant Part

You stare at it. But you can't even put it on your wall (vomit!), because it's digital. It has no value. The only one who will make money is Trump. I'll bet he'll even stiff the digital artist or whomever made these god-awful things and some rubes will pay for them, but really, how much could he conceivably make? This is a desperate move here for quick cash grab. He must be in some serious financial trouble.

[Torchlight]

12. These are to trading cards as Chick tracs were to comics.

or Pet Rocks are to hardscaping. Just another weird product marketed by the weird, for the weird and directly to the weird.

To add insult to injury, according to my comic book collector co-worker, Chick tracs are a hot, insider commodity in this hobby-world.




I'll never really understand people, and I'm pretty happy about that.

[John Ludi]

15. It's ok...

we are and it isn't.

[ProfessorGAC]

16. But, It's Not A Cult

Even though this seems fairly clear evidence that it is.

[Beetwasher.]

35. Dude, These Days I Just Find Myself

Questioning reality a bit too often, with no substances involved!

Happy Holidays to you and your family old friend!

[ProfessorGAC]

37. Same To You!

Going to be a very low key holiday.
My wife's friend of 55+ years (and college roommate) is in hospice dying of cancer. It doesn't look like she'll make it another week.
My Wife won't be in the most festive mood this year, even as much as she loves Christmas time.
Some things we don't get to control.

[Beetwasher.]

38. Oh That Stinks

Sorry to hear that, that's rough around the holidays. Hope you can still find some time to enjoy!

[ProfessorGAC]

39. She Died Last Night

In her sleep. So, there's that.
My wife has plans with friends today, so I think she'll be ok.

[Beetwasher.]

40. I Just Saw Your Other Thread

At least she died peacefully, condolences to you and your wife, hope you guys still have a nice holiday!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

18. MAGA nutcases are not amused

Link to tweet

[underpants]

20. Free Republic either

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1018&pid=1747546

Attempting to sell NFTs right after the FTX ponzie scheme was exposed?......beyond terrible timing.

I for one wouldn’t give my hard earned money to buy a digital product like this......and in this economy?......wow

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SAD!

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> He’s a Trickster that Boy ! <

Yes, indeed. And we are the ones being tricked.

—
I keep thinking back to something Rush Limbaugh said that was truly prophetic. He said the left could not separate Trump from his supporters, the media could not separate Trump from his supporters, and the Never Trumpers and the GOP Establishment could never separate Trump from his supporters. Rush said only Trump could ever alienate those who followed him and lose their trust.
And that is exactly what is happening right now

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I doubt there’s anyone left around him who can be honest with him. He is surrounded by grifters and hangers-on. They’re probably telling him how awesome this is.

[tanyev]

21. *gasp* Sounds like they're 'woking up'.

[underpants]

22. 😆

[Prairie_Seagull]

19. I rec. teguilla. It's after 9 am in the us. Not including Hawaii or Alaska.

But hell they are still drinking from last night.

What a mondo idiot.

[leftyladyfrommo]

23. I don't know about you but I am currently one toke

over the line and this is amazing

Sweet Jesus

[zuul]

25. LOL!

[Dorian Gray]

26. They're real and they're spectaclar!

[H2O Man]

27. Recommended.

I can't stop laughing ..... the cards are fucking hilarious, but the comments on DU threads are even funnier.

[Xoan]

29. I hadn't thought of that ...

Oh SHIT!!!

[SKKY]

30. I'm right there with ya. And if you are a fan of the Show Black Mirror...

...watch the episode "The Waldo Moment" and tell me if it reminds you of anyone.

[Solly Mack]

31. Funny stuff. Thank you all!

[Beetwasher.]

32. His Name is Trump

And he’s selling fucking cards. Not even real cards. For $99 each!! He was actually President. And he’s a Russian asset. I could go on. This is reality? Sorry, I’d be nuts not to question it.

[Solly Mack]

33. I'd forgotten his announcing he was making an announcement today.

Lucky, I guess.

You're not nuts, and this is reality. Scary, ain't it?

I miss when the absurd was funny.

[Beetwasher.]

34. Through the looking glass for sure!

[David__77]

41. It's a decadent system.

The “post-war” (WW2) era is definitely over.

[Initech]

42. That was literally my first thought yesterday! This is real?

Trump literally has the intellect of a 5 year old. It is truly insane that that's how he pictures himself. And his moronic followers eat this shit up.