Ever since America voted in Barack Obama as our president-elect, the country has been abuzz with excitement. Besides being our first African-American president, he promises to bring us out of the economic slump in which we currently live. Many people have been planning their trip to the inauguration in Washington D.C. since November. Hotels across the capitol have been booked for months. But don’t despair; there are still ways be a part of this history.

Recently, many online shopping “stores” have been offering various objects with our president-elect’s face or name on it. Amazon.com offers a range of items from Obama action figures, collectible million dollar bills, and Christmas ornaments. Ebay.com even offers underwear bearing the name and, in some cases, the face of the man. Obama Poker chips, mouse pads, watches, baby clothes, belt buckles, paper dolls, sunglasses, and dishes are among the other crazy things you can get online these days.

Needless to say, the country has a raging case of inauguration fever. Stores and online shopping sites are doing anything they can to get a piece of the buzz. Poker chips and underwear may not represent hope and change, but they are funny reminders of the modern world in which we live.