When I first arrived in Côte d'Ivoire, I was so amazed by the myriad of Obama representations I saw everywhere. Now, I am used to it but it is still quite a wonder! I have eaten Obama cookies, smelled Obama cologne, seen an Obama printing shop, passed by an Obama apartment hunting business, wanted to purchase an Obama toothbrush (regret that I didn't) and have ridden in an Obama taxi! Oh, and did I mention my Barack Obama flashlight? I hope President Obama knows how much he is revered in this country!
Can you see President Obama in the faded poster to the right? It's an advertisement for green cards to the US? In this regard,I guess Obama is rightfully represented. Today, his face must be the strongest representation of the United States in Côte d'Ivoire and perhaps in the rest of the world.
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