As Bad As Obama’s Library Design Is, The Merch He’s Selling There Is Worse

“The pin represents the intersection of bold design and global leadership,” the website reads, noting the proceeds go to the Obama Foundation “to inspire, empower and connect people to change their world.”

“How is that even uglier than the actual building?” said another.

“I thought the building was ugly, then I see the pin,” wrote a third.

Obama’s Center has become a symbol of failure. It has taken over ten years to develop, faced local protests, and its costs have soared from the original estimate of $500 million to $850 million. The design, often referred to as the “gray blob,” perfectly encapsulates this sense of failure.