An Alternative Opening Day Attention-Getter

Wow, what a difference a day can make.  Melania's speech went from strong review and glowing, to "PLAGIARISM accusations!"  Every newscast placed Michelle Obama's 2008 speech next to Melania Trump's 2016 speech and played two, three or more (depending on the station,) stolen phrases and passages.

Here's what I don't understand:  every senior high English or social studies teacher in this country has access to websites that allow them to enter text and identify the original text or source of the text.  If Melania wrote the speech, as she stated in a pre-convention interview (7/19/16), did she really think that no one would analyze the text.  If, instead of actually writing it herself, she had a writer prepare her speech, how could they possibly think no one would analyze the text.  If a team was responsible for writing her speech, how could they possibly think no one would analyze the text......?????? 

Ink, watercolor, and pencil on gray Strathmore 400 series paper.

Perhaps Donald's frequent use of the word, "...HUGE" is a reference to the huge embarrassment scheduled to get people talking on the opening day of the convention......it worked!

Perhaps instead of coming out in the mist to introduce his wife, he should have come to the stage in full convention regalia, as shown below:  blond locks rustling in the stage breeze, crisp gray suit with fire-engine red tie, and a fresh coat of orange spray tan, and wearing the party logo.............

Ink and watercolor on tan Strathmore 400 series paper..

Now this image would scream party loyalty and not involve speech writers, a speech presentation, or speech analysts critique for hours, days, and probably weeks after the opening day.....reveals a human side,  loyalty,  generate national and international discussions and get the convention off to a lively start.

Ink, watercolor and washi tape on tan Strathmore 400 series paper.  Addition of Cricut-cut elephant in lower right hand corner.

A nice framed poster with the signature of the candidate would be a fabulous keepsake for those in attendance AND could be a nationwide mailing in postcard size.  Truly a missed opportunity.  The initial intent of the Melania speech to reveal her husband's human side and dedication to the USA might have worked better with the above attire ............and.........skip the speech!

Pleases note that these elephants are deliberately cookie cutter for a reason - it's a statement..........more to come.