'Baby Trump' balloon heading to LSU-Alabama game

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

The “Baby Trump” balloon that has followed the president across the globe is heading to this weekend's football game between the University of Alabama and Louisiana State University.

Organizers raised more than $4,000 in about 12 hours on a GoFundMe page to bring the “VIP (very important protestor)” to an area near Bryant-Denny Stadium on the Alabama campus, which is hosting the game that President Trump is expected to attend.

Nic Gulas, who organized the effort, told The Hill the fundraiser had already brought in $700 more than the needed funds to transport and set up the “Baby Trump” balloon.

As of 11 a.m. the fundraiser had exceeded its goal by $1,045.



The “Baby Trump” balloon that has followed the president across the globe is heading to this weekend's football game between the University of Alabama and Louisiana State University.

Organizers raised more than $4,000 in about 12 hours on a GoFundMe page to bring the “VIP (very important protestor)” to an area near Bryant-Denny Stadium on the Alabama campus, which is hosting the game that President Trump is expected to attend.

Nic Gulas, who organized the effort, told The Hill the fundraiser had already brought in $700 more than the needed funds to transport and set up the “Baby Trump” balloon.

As of 11 a.m. the fundraiser had exceeded its goal by $1,045.

The fundraiser will remain open until 5 p.m. CST, and all additional funds will be donated to the Equal Justice Initiative, he said.

Gulas said there are no plans for any protest or event around the balloon's attendance. He said organizers are now working on the logistics of where to put the balloon with the big game happening.

more at https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/469410-baby-trump-balloon-heading-to-lsu-alabama-game

[Buns_of_Fire]

1. Hadn't seen him in a while. I was afraid he'd retired. nt

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

2. I chipped in early in the go fund me.

Grinning ear to ear now.

[amuse bouche]

4. Baby Blimpo showed up at traitortrump Rally in Ky for Matt Bevin BS.

He's been around

[dixiegrrrrl]

3. Now we only need the giant inflatable rat to show up

I asked Claude Taylor @TrueFactsStated, haven't yet heard back.

[blaze]

10. The Rat visited Stone's trial yesterday

Link to tweet

[progressoid]

12. Bwahahahaha!

[Hermit-The-Prog]

26. I'd love to see the stadium ringed with rats and baby blimps

[Mr. Evil]

5. That's great!

Now all we need is for someone to hire a skywriter to spell out "Impeach the MF" above the stadium. That would be the coup de grace!

[Initech]

6. Oh man I so hope that they show the skyline between commercials!

[lunatica]

7. I hope lots of people videotape it on their iPhones.

Many more millions of people will see it that way.

[BamaRefugee]

8. My bet is that it gets shot down. I'm from Alabama and I know things ;-)

[misanthrope]

28. That would be my expectation as well

Been in the Heart of Dixie all my life and that would comport with what I've witnessed. If these folks will vandalize a public institution over the results of a football game, then they wouldn't think twice about taking down a blimp.

[customerserviceguy]

34. That occurred to me

when I read the OP. It wouldn't be too hard to damage it with a hobby drone.

[Schmice3]

9. thank you

I wonder if the goodyear blimp or any network cameras will be allowed to pan to it. I'm sure the orders have gone out; the threats made, and the sharpshooters readied to shoot it down.

[NastyRiffraff]

11. Love that Trump hates it

He hates to be mocked possibly even more than he hates to be criticized. I'm glad to see thee balloon follow him around! That and the boos should push him over the edge at the game!

[progressoid]

13. There are mini versions for sale if some brave soul wanted to inflate a couple inside the stadium...

Only $6.99 for a two pack. 25" tall.


https://www.amazon.com/Balloon-2-Pack-Non-toxic-Material-Inflatable/dp/B07FYP2H6V/ref=pd_sbs_121_t_0/141-4934543-6092563?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07FYP2H6V&pd_rd_r=19432fa0-d0b8-402e-ba23-1b6ff5f3a963&pd_rd_w=HTUw1&pd_rd_wg=NaZ16&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=F8Q46QXN2VP2V8M4BQ7V&psc=1&refRID=F8Q46QXN2VP2V8M4BQ7V

[customerserviceguy]

35. So, I'm wondering

How do you smuggle a tank of helium into a stadium?

[Wednesdays]

37. You don't have to haul a huge tank

For a single small balloon, an aeresol can will do.
https://www.ebay.com/p/22033925464|

[customerserviceguy]

39. I couldn't find the size

on that site, but I suppose it would be small enough to tuck into a purse or a baby diaper bag.

[aggiesal]

14. ESPN's College Game Day Football Show is 3 hours long and sure to be in Tuscaloosa on Saturday ...

Baby Pendejo45 should make a showing there and get 3 hours of exposure.

This is what is on TV, with all the signs behind the anchors.
Imagine Baby Pendejo45 behind the anchors for 3 hours!

[d_r]

33. a trick or treater

came to our house wearing it as a costume.
https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/adult-baby-prez-inflatable-costume/168512.uts

[aggiesal]

36. I'm sure that person went to a Trumpster's house and didn't get any candy. n/t

[muntrv]

15. Uh oh! Someone is losing their season tickets!

[Ilsa]

16. Yeah, there's only one more home game after LSU, and

it isn't a big game.

[Fritz Walter]

17. Where to put it? 50-yard line. At halftime.

That’d be my suggestion.

Disappointed that there won’t be an on-site protest, but I understand. Otherwise I’d suggest using the additional funds to buy whistles.

[Duppers]

18. Why are student forbidden from booing tRump?

The school cannot suppress free speech - that's unconstitutional.

And what kind of message does that send about the University of Alabama?

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

19. It's the SGA, not the school.

They are going to end up muddied by this stunt.

[crickets]

22. SGA has clarified a bit:

https://www.al.com/news/2019/11/alabama-sga-warns-groups-protest-trump-during-lsu-game-risk-losing-reserved-seating.html

“Some have misinterpreted my comment regarding “disruptive behavior.” As with other games this season, Organization’s Block Seating locations will be clearly marked, but at certain times, other students can and should have access to open seats. By disruptive behavior, we are asking students to be respectful to all students and staff and avoid altercations.

My email has nothing do with anyone’s First Amendment rights and I am sorry for any confusion. Please express yourself and especially your pride for the Tide.” [snip]

In a separate statement, Jackson Fuentes, SGA Press Secretary, said "The SGA strongly affirms its belief in free speech and the rights of all students to express their opinions. Today’s report erroneously assigned a political context to a message meant only to remind students about heightened security and the consequences of altercations or other behaviors unbecoming of a University of Alabama student, as defined in the Capstone Creed.

For whatever reason, it sounds like they've decided to indicate that it's quite OK to boo; they just don't want any fighting going on. Given there will likely be alcohol involved, that's not an unreasonable concern.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

23. I'm glad they did that but the toothpaste is out of the tube.

[crickets]

25. True! Without pressure it's unlikely the clarification would have been published. Boo. nt

[misanthrope]

29. I would expect booing to elicit fisticuffs

The average college student down here is socially and politically conservative, as compared to the rest of the nation. Add in the alcohol and heightened emotions of football games and fights wouldn't be surprising at all. I would also expect those who booed to be scapegoated as the instigators.

[crickets]

32. Point taken, but about 60% of the students are from out of state/US.

The student crowd may be more liberal than assumed.

https://www.ua.edu/about/quickfacts

Here's hoping for the best.

[Initech]

21. President Man Baby needs a safe space!

Maybe he should take some advice from that Sinclair guy - there are no safe spaces in the real world. Suck it up, buttercup!

[Zaphod42]

20. Good on you!

I posted this link, also...missed yours. Just glad it's out there!!

[mahatmakanejeeves]

24. Fundraiser to bring Baby Trump balloon to Tuscaloosa tops goal

NEWS
Fundraiser to bring Baby Trump balloon to Tuscaloosa tops goal
Today 10:37 AM

By Leada Gore | [e-mail]
Fundraising efforts to bring a giant baby Trump balloon to Tuscaloosa this weekend have topped their goal.

The GoFundMe campaign by Trace Fayard and Nic Gulas has received $5,675 - $1,675 over its goal - in donations since it was created yesterday. The campaign has received donations from 286 people.

Organizers said the cost of bringing the baby Trump balloon to Tuscaloosa is $4,000. Any money over that amount will be donated to the Equal Justice Initiative.

WE DID IT!!! Baby Trump is coming to Tuscaloosa! Thanks for making this endeavor a thing. All extra funds will he donated to the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery. Will update once we have a location. He needs a lot a space seeing as he is a big baby.

Link to tweet

....

[riversedge]

27. good

[Gothmog]

38. This makes me smile

Link to tweet