NPR: Know your politics? Dang, that's sexy!

Know your politics? Dang, that's sexy!

“...caring about politics is sexy. One might even say it's 'dead sexy.' ”

Laura Krantz, Assistant Editor

Everyone (including us) seems to have a political website these days. But our intern, Rebecca Tapscott, has found a rather racy site that stands out from the field: SexyPolitics.com.

The website's creators had this to say about their work:

"We believe sexy is being informed. Sexy is clear and simple. Sexy is understanding why global events often have local impacts. We think a political news story is sexy when it simplifies a misunderstood concept or illuminates a trend that should be followed. When a person is sexy, they inspire those around them. When a movement is sexy, it makes others jump on board."

In other words, caring about politics is sexy. One might even say it's "dead sexy."

So here's how the website works: you select a stripper persona and a costume. Then, you answer trivia questions about the presidential candidates (including some now ex-candidates). If you get a question right, your stripper loses a piece of clothing. But don't worry - it's very PG - there's no nudity to offend anyone's delicate sensibilities.

As a double bonus, you can also earn points for your correct answers, to be redeemed for merchandise or donated to charity. Political fun for the whole family! Not to mention that top scorers are also featured on the website. (We couldn't help but notice that all the winners appear to be men...)

4:04 PM ET | 06-20-2008 | permalink

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