The concept of a Trump voodoo doll gained popularity during Donald Trump's presidency. It symbolized the frustrations and anger felt by those who opposed his policies and actions. People would use these dolls as a means to express their discontent and as a form of protest against the former President. The Trump voodoo doll represented an outlet for people to channel their emotions and frustrations. The act of sticking pins into the doll was believed to bring harm or misfortune to Trump, serving as a way for individuals to feel a sense of control or satisfaction. This phenomenon reflects the strong emotions and divisions that existed within the country during Trump's time in office.
Feinman, who’s lived in Clearwater for 38 years, sells the dolls on Etsy for $20.21; each shipment comes with six straight pins. The profit from each sale is $15, and it all goes to Feeding Tampa Bay, which has been tasked with feeding the growing number of locals who now find themselves unsure of where their next meals are coming from.
I thought of the Trump doll and the food pantries, Feinman who s been teaching science in Pinellas County for 20 years told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. The profit from each sale is 15, and it all goes to Feeding Tampa Bay, which has been tasked with feeding the growing number of locals who now find themselves unsure of where their next meals are coming from.
This phenomenon reflects the strong emotions and divisions that existed within the country during Trump's time in office. The use of a voodoo doll may be seen as an extreme or even controversial form of protest, but it serves as a testament to the power of symbolism and the desire for people to express their discontent in creative and unconventional ways. Whether one supports or opposes Donald Trump, the Trump voodoo doll represents a unique chapter in political protest and highlights the impact and influence of art and symbolism in the realm of politics.
Clearwater woman is selling Trump voodoo dolls to benefit local food bank
A few years ago, the sisterhood at Renee Feinman's synagogue donated handmade teddy bears to All Children’s Hospital. The 61-year-old, along with six women from her synagogue, most recently organized a mask-making event for All Children’s, which ended up sending 100 masks to the facility’s non-clinical personnel and family members visiting.
As Feinman finished that project, however, she started to think of other ways she could help the community and be productive during this stressful and difficult time.
“I thought of the Trump doll and the food pantries,” Feinman — who’s been teaching science in Pinellas County for 20 years — told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay.
The dolls she’s talking about are handmade, 7-inch voodoo dolls, which she started making after the election in 2016.
“A teacher friend at school had a very ornate one made by her artist sister. I thought it would be a good panacea for those who were unhappy with the election results,” Feinman said. So she created her own design and gave them as a gift to friends, “who enjoyed them, got a chuckle and found them to be a good conversation piece”
Feinman, who’s lived in Clearwater for 38 years, sells the dolls on Etsy for $20.21; each shipment comes with six straight pins. The profit from each sale is $15, and it all goes to Feeding Tampa Bay, which has been tasked with feeding the growing number of locals who now find themselves unsure of where their next meals are coming from.
“When I sell the first 10, I'll send them $150 and hopefully have 10 more voodoo dolls done and ready to load into Etsy so I can continue raising money. The dolls—which involve lots of hand-stitching, machine sewing, ironing on the fact, stuffing and closing—are tough to make, too.
“I can only make so many in a day. I'll make as many as I can and update Etsy as I make them,” Feinman said.
Stress relief, plus a chance to pin a prick and help locals in need. Sounds like a good gift to us.
This story originally appeared in our sister paper Creative Loafing Tampa Bay.
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“When I sell the first 10, I'll send them $150 and hopefully have 10 more voodoo dolls done and ready to load into Etsy so I can continue raising money. The dolls—which involve lots of hand-stitching, machine sewing, ironing on the fact, stuffing and closing—are tough to make, too.
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Reviews for "The Role of Trump Voodoo Dolls in Political Satire"
1. Maria - 2 stars: I purchased the Trump voodoo doll as a gag gift for a friend, but I was highly disappointed with the quality. The doll was poorly made with cheap materials and poorly stitched together. The pins provided with the doll were flimsy and kept falling out. It was nowhere near the quality or effectiveness that was advertised. Save your money and look for a different novelty gift.
2. John - 1 star: This Trump voodoo doll is a complete waste of money. Not only is it poorly made, but it does not provide any satisfaction or stress relief that it claims to offer. The doll is tiny and lacks the intricate details and realistic features that would make it enjoyable. It feels like a cheap knockoff, and the overall experience was disappointing. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
3. Sarah - 2 stars: I was excited to try out the Trump voodoo doll as a fun and unique way to relieve stress. However, I found the whole concept to be rather tasteless and disrespectful. Not to mention, the doll itself was poorly constructed with rough edges and shoddy stitching. It didn't even come close to resembling the real Trump. I regret buying this product as it was a waste of money and did not live up to its claims.
4. Michael - 1 star: The Trump voodoo doll is not worth your time or money. The stitches were loose, and some of the pins fell out on the first use. The doll didn't even resemble Trump, making it difficult to get any real satisfaction from using it. It felt more like a cheap knockoff than a legitimate novelty item. I expected better quality and a more enjoyable experience. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this product.