Dollar Bill To Get New Face?

Posted on October 16, 2005

Someone please tell me this is a hoax. WND
WTF?

The U.S. dollar is getting a modern makeover of sorts, as the Treasury Department has given its blessing for actress Geena Davis’ portrait to be temporarily featured on top of President George Washington.

Davis is starring in ABC’s new series, “Commander in Chief,” a drama about the first woman president.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the network got federal officials to OK the circulation of an undisclosed number of dollar bills with stickers of Davis superimposed on the original “George W.” as part of a promotion gimmick.

“If you do things right, you get higher ‘talk value,’” Michael Benson, ABC’s senior vice president for marketing, told the Times.

“It’s about creating something that you want to tell your friends about, and show your family members,” he said, adding: “You’ve got to make sure it’s organic to the show, original and unexpected.”

Critics such as Rob Hedelt at the Frederickburg Free Lance-Star in Virginia think the program could be designed to get Americas used to having a woman running the country.

Again, please someone tell me this is a joke! No really, I don’t mind the idea of a female president, just don’t want Hillary, which is obviously what this is trying to get America ready for. Of course this dollar bill is a lot hotter than the George Washington ones.

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3 Responses to “Dollar Bill To Get New Face?”

moonbatty on October 17th, 2005 10:47 am

Erk. I hope that’s a joke. Advertising should be kept separate from the government. Sort of like religion. :p
Jay on October 17th, 2005 10:54 am

Moonbatty, thank God its not a cross huh?
oregano on October 17th, 2005 11:20 pm

I’m inclined to believe this is not a hoax. It would not be the first time that dollar bills were distributed with stickers on them in this fashion.