Politics & Crime John Brown: The Presidency Will Be Televised

In his weekly column, rapper John Brown—the self-proclaimed “King Of Da Burbz”—will be offering his insight into politics and current events to the Complex readers. Check out “Politickin With John Brown” every Thursday.

Trying to pass a $3.6 trillion budget takes mad persuasion and mind manipulation. So when President Obama made history last week by appearing on The Tonight Show, it represented an evolution in outreach tactics. Dating back to JFK, sitting presidents have been trying to get that TV burn to build a fan base. Here are some historical presidential moments on the idiot box…

Style Maury Povich’s Clothing Line Is Selling Out

It looks as though Maury Povich is extending his brand and dipping into the fashion scene with his full line of clothing that's being distributed by NBC's universal store. The standout piece of the collection is this “I met My Daddy” onesie, which has quickly sold out (so far we're thinking it's legit and not an April Fools joke), leaving Povich paper touchin' and newborns headed straight toward therapy. Other shirts in the collection include “You are the father” and “You are not the father” threads as well as a special “Wild Moments” tee that lists crazy occurrences on the trailer-trashed talk show. After the jump, check a classic clip from the show where two hicks and their easy jumpoff chick found themselves in the typical quagmire.