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Obama Presidential Library Design Faces Criticism
X.com ^ | 12:59 PM · Jul 28, 202 | The Babylon Bee✓ @TheBabylonBee

Posted on 07/28/2025 11:50:35 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

https://babylonbee.com/news/obama-presidential-library-design-faces-criticism

CHICAGO, IL — As the Obama Presidential Center nears completion, it has faced significant criticism for a design that many say bears a striking resemblance to Castle Grayskull.

The Obama Presidential Center sits on 19 acres, featuring a fruit and vegetable garden, an events facility, and a giant castle that holds the secrets to conquering the entire universe.

"Our brilliant, forward-looking design is bold and exciting, and any resemblance to the final resting place of the Orb of Power is purely coincidental," said the center's lead designer, Hammond Hiss. "We think it captures the life and ideology of Obama perfectly."

The main building itself, a giant castle that sits on a pedestal of bones in a barren plain on the edge of a vegetable garden, is surrounded by a seemingly bottomless abyss that can only be crossed with the use of a giant Jawbridge that lowers from a giant skull that makes up the castle's only entrance. It is said to be frequently under attack by evil forces who wish to gain access to its power. But not so fast, says Obama, "I stand before the Great Eye of the galaxy, chosen by destiny to receive its powers. I AM MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE!"

The towering castle contains within it several magical doors leading to a portal room, a throne room, and a multilevel museum that encourages visitors to engage with local communities.

Though many have been critical of the center's design, many have expressed interest in visiting the magical mirror room that lets people view far away places in the universe. "I bet I could see my house from there," said one Chicago resident...

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To: xp38

NO CLASS....BRUTALISM ARCHITECTURE is DISGUSTING!!


21 posted on 07/28/2025 4:31:22 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: xp38

It’s missing the iz-slamo crescent moon thing on top.

But is isn’t “finished” yet...

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22 posted on 07/28/2025 5:08:52 PM PDT by TLI (ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

This is actually a better design than the real one!


23 posted on 07/29/2025 10:09:52 AM PDT by Twotone ( What's the difference between a politician & a flying pig? The letter "F.")
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To: xp38

Looks very Soviet.


24 posted on 07/29/2025 11:54:55 AM PDT by scott7278 (Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who kept their swords.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Here's what Obama's library is going to look like when it it fully erected.


      

25 posted on 07/29/2025 8:40:27 PM PDT by Songcraft
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