Laugh At The Laminati! Shiny Medallions For All!

I have a two-part plan of action to strike fear in the hearts of the Laminati. First, as a fundraiser, the Mateelians should print up “Reggae On The River 2007” laminates and sell them for, say, $20 each. That way, those who like to keep their laminates as souvenirs will have a complete set. It’s also a way for people to publicly show their support while raising money for the community center.

The second part is to print up laminates with a picture of planet Earth, with a choice of passes available, such as, “All Access, “Guest,” “Performer” or “Security.” Everyone could have the laminate that corresponds to the “shift” they see themselves doing on this planet. These could be given out for free by the thousands to whoever wanted one, thereby completely democratizing the distribution of laminates while subtly making fun of the original Laminati and their fetish objects.

Give everyone in Humboldtistan a shiny medallion and, essentially, no one has one. If done right, it will become embarrassing to be seen in public with a Dimikisbadi medallion because it would seem that such people don’t get the joke that they are the brunt of.

Alas, if we manage to get over ourselves and our medallions, humans (and especially Humboldtistanis) being what we are, some or other group would find some other way to set themselves apart. You’d think maybe we’d have gotten over all that by now, but old habits die hard.