Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama promoted using images of The Village People - a musical group of the 1970's and '80's - on US coins.
During a Pennsylvania radio interview today Obama proclaimed "The Village People represent typical figures from a broader cross section than just Presidents…the typical Cowboy/Texan, the typical homosexual dude, the typical cop, and the typical white guy. Since we also have the penny, the nickel, the dime and the quarter, it's a perfect match!" exclaimed Obama.
The Village People comprised a famous concept disco group renowned for its flamboyant attire and #2 1979 hit song "Y.M.C.A."
Obama has come under fire recently for other stereotype references, including branding his grandmother as a "typical white person." Today the democrat was clear to state "I don't just lump all white people into the same class. This model fits well with other races and groups too," he added.
Campaign insiders revealed that they are strategizing to pull Obama off the interview circuit, encouraging him to "stick to large arenas, and copious usage of the word 'change'."
