Small McDonald's Logo Padlock, 198-? (Indianapolis, Ind.) -
VP candidate for Pretty Fluorescent Party (2012)
Running-mate with nominee: DieselDucy (b. ca1978)
Popular vote: 0 (0.00%)
Electoral vote: 0/538
The campaign:
DieselDucy is the online stage name for Virginia resident Andrew Reams (b. 1977) who is chiefly an elevator enthusiast but is also interested in several other technological doodads. Early in his Youtube productions, DieselDucy was also the name of a toy diesel shunter, a Matchbox toy from 1978 or shortly after.
In the Nov. 6, 2012 Youtube entitled Vote DIESELDUCY for president 2012!, Reams uses a high-pitched silly voice for the little toy engine as the two have a discussion about the election and the civic duty to make an informed vote. The toy makes a pitch to vote for it and introduces it's running-mate--
DD: My Vice-President will be, the McDonald's Lock!
AR: The Small McDonald's Lock to you, DieselDucy.
The silliness of the voice makes parts of the toy's dialogue difficult to understand, but I think it said it was running in the "Pretty Fluorescent Party." Small McDonald's Logo Padlock, perhaps imitating it's fellow Hoosier Mike Pence, chose not to speak or steal the spotlight from the standard bearer.
Manufactured by the Best Padlock Corp. in Indianapolis, the McDonald's logo padlock was not a giveaway toy but the real deal, which speaks well of it since that is something you can't say about many other politicians of all stripes.
Naturally there are some small details about this campaign that should be addressed. First off, waiting until Election Day itself to announce your candidacy for US President is just asking to lose. Gaining votes takes hard work and an investment in time cultivating a support base. Second, DieselDucy was "born" in the United Kingdom, making it ineligible to serve as President. Third, Small McDonald's Logo Padlock's true age was not apparent. It is possible it was under the Constitutionally mandated age of 35. And last, although this might not be viewed as a liability by some, the candidates are in fact inanimate objects and a few nitpickers would probably have an issue with that.
Election history: none
Other occupations: padlock
Notes:
I didn't know there was such a thing as a McDonald's Logo Padlock until today, much less different versions and they were objects that are coveted by collectors. See the education I am receiving as a result of this project?
