Obama Declares it Legal to Marry 2D Fictional Characters in the US

WASHINGTON – In a surprise move today, US President Barack Obama issued an official Executive Order that from henceforth it is now legal for individuals in the United States of America to marry fictional 2D characters.

“We have seen progress my friends, and it has come from the east,” Obama said, citing recent advances in Asia where the marriage of humans and fictional characters has already begun. “I have heard the plea from our people in the otaku community, and no longer will the United States of America discriminate against our two-dimensional citizens.  Animericans will now have the same rights and privileges to marry whomever they choose.”

Animericans, short for Animated-Americans, are simply fictional cartoon characters.  While not technically alive by any means, American otaku citizens have been fighting tooth and nail for the right to marry their two dimensional love interests since they saw it was becoming all the rage across the Pacific.

“Today, I believe the President has made great strides in bringing human Americans and Animericans closer together. In more ways than one,” said Animerican activist Ron Nerdageek, head of the Marriage Otaku Equality league.  He then held up a picture of his Animerican girlfriend Misato Katsuragi, drawn winking and flashing a victory sign to the camera.  “I’m so glad we can finally marry!” her word balloon declared.

This lovely couple aren’t the only ones excited about the new presidential mandate.  Already hundreds of otakus have been lining up outside courthouses, some dressed in tuxedos carrying drawings of cute anime girls in wedding dresses.  “Real women never paid any attention to me,” said an anonymous otaku as he waited in line with a cardboard cutout of his bride to be. “But Haruka has always been there for me.  This is a proud day for both of us.”

This move has brought harsh criticism from certain members of Congress who are staunchly against the idea of marriage to cartoons.  “This is absolutely ridiculous,” decried 569th district representative and Anti-Animerican Party member Gus Mcdoodledonnel. “They aren’t real!  Grow up you losers!”

Nevertheless, as it stands right now, people are free to marry the fictional character of their choice.

So if you will please excuse me I have a date with Motoko Kusanagi and Wonder Woman I need to get ready for.

Author: ElectricV01

Daniel is a writer, part time artist in training, avid game player, and pop culture analyst... nice guy too. He has been an anime fan since 1999 and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. You can follow him on twitter at http://twitter.com/electricv01.

26 thoughts on “Obama Declares it Legal to Marry 2D Fictional Characters in the US

  1. Yeah, I knew it! I know Obama is for equality. It’s a great stride since Loving v. Virginia! This is one small step for Animericans but one great leap for humanity! How long I had waited for this day to come!

    I’m sure we gonna face a long legal battle in the US Supreme Court, radical anti-Animerican fringe groups will be bringing up DOMA to nullify this executive order.

  2. My, this sure is one breaking news….. especially that picture, it made me laugh my head off

    I agree, though, I am guilty of falling for some fictional characters this news just made my day

  3. Now me and Karin can tie the knot if I stay with her. I imagine her saying “I’m proud to be an Animerican!

  4. lol it does seem a little extreme but i did just marry levi ackerman on myfconline.com

  5. Yay I can finally hook up with Jin From mkx DONT JUDE ME TRUST ME HE IS NOT HOMOSEXUAL !!!!

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