This pamphlet explores the bizarre intersection of pop culture monumentality and political spectacle through a playful yet unsettling lens. It juxtaposes the story of the giant Springfield Doughnut—a symbol of kitschy celebration and community resilience—with the contemporary political drama of a controversial pardon, exposing how public narratives are constructed, challenged, and defended. The slightly odd format invites readers to consider how absurd objects and contentious political acts both become focal points of identity, loyalty, and media spectacle. This project emerged to provoke reflection on how trivialness and gravity entangle in public discourse, often creating oddly permanent monuments of fleeting moments.
folded pamphlet
Dec. 13, 2025, 12:39 p.m.