Popping Culture: Dan Savage gets the Taiwanese animation treatment

There is something to be said for Next Media Animation’s media/news pieces.

The Taiwanese cartoons are not only funny, but often provide a different perspective on the news. It can vary from left to right depending on the story, but it’s always pretty damn tongue-in-cheek.

Perfect example: Dan Savage attacking the GOProud for their endorsement of Mitt Romney.

I have to admit, the use of DTMFA is pretty awesome.

Journalist, writer, blogger, producer.

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