Skip Nav
Love It. Save Your Favorites Now.
The Wackiest Sights From the RNC You Won't See on TV

What It's Like at the Republican National Convention 2016

The Wackiest Sights From the RNC You Won't See on TV

What It's Like at the Republican National Convention 2016
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia

Day one of the Republican National Convention may have been filled with controversy over Melanie Trump's familiar-sounding speech and Donald Trump's fog machine entrance, but the streets surrounding the convention center in Cleveland were abuzz with people getting in on the political action. Take a look at some of the standout sights, including plenty of pro-Trump paraphernalia, and check back for more updates throughout the week.

Comedian Eric Yesbick was selling these political condoms outside the convention center — one for $5 or three for $10. He said the Donald Trump ones were the most popular.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia

Comedian Eric Yesbick was selling these political condoms outside the convention center — one for $5 or three for $10. He said the Donald Trump ones were the most popular.

1 / 9
Donald Trump, new Marvel superhero?
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia

Donald Trump, new Marvel superhero?

2 / 9
Anti-Hillary Clinton and anti-ISIS pins were ubiquitous.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia

Anti-Hillary Clinton and anti-ISIS pins were ubiquitous.

3 / 9
New breakfast staple? Trump Flakes and Clinton Crunch cereals, created by Darrin Maconi, a 27-year-old from New Jersey, were on sale outside the convention center for $40 each or two for $70.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia

New breakfast staple? Trump Flakes and Clinton Crunch cereals, created by Darrin Maconi, a 27-year-old from New Jersey, were on sale outside the convention center for $40 each or two for $70.

4 / 9
The back of the Clinton Crunch box.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia

The back of the Clinton Crunch box.

5 / 9
A word puzzle on the back of the Trump Flakes box.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia

A word puzzle on the back of the Trump Flakes box.

6 / 9
This woman's pro-Trump hat lit up with star lights and an RNC elephant Beanie Baby.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia

This woman's pro-Trump hat lit up with star lights and an RNC elephant Beanie Baby.

7 / 9
Trump bobbleheads were all the rage.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia

Trump bobbleheads were all the rage.

8 / 9
A polar bear with a message about extinction stood next to a costumed Mario promoting his entertainment services.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia

A polar bear with a message about extinction stood next to a costumed Mario promoting his entertainment services.

9 / 9

From Our Partners

Now You Know

Love Is Blind: Where Do Those Engagement Rings Come From?

Fashion

Everything to Know About the "Love Is Blind" Engagement Rings

by Sarah Wasilak 2/19

shopping

Oprah's Favorite Things List Has Major Gems, Including an Under-$100 Air Fryer

by Balim Tezel 11/06/25

Fitness

Paralympians Earn the Same Pay For Medals as Olympians, but Is It Enough?

by Karenna Meredith 8/29/24

health

How Often Should We Be Getting COVID Vaccines?

by Alexis Jones 8/23/24

Food

Pumpkin Spice Season Is Back Aug. 22

by Lauren Mazzo 8/21/24

Beauty

The Exact Red Lipstick Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Swears By

by Alaina Demopoulos 8/20/24

health

What to Know About the Latest Mpox Outbreak, According to MDs

by Alexis Jones 8/16/24

health

Céline Dion Promised Her Children She’d Live: “They Already Lost a Parent.”

by Sara Youngblood Gregory 6/11/24

Latest News
We're Hiring! Write For Us Advertise With Us Accessibility Contact Archives
Power Your Happy
Terms Privacy Policy
©2026 Vox Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.