Bull vs. Bear smackdown

These guys know how to laugh off the bear market.

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At Barely Political's headquarters in New York City, cameraman Ian Jenkins fits the bull head on actor Steve Nelson before they head to Wall Street. The satirical Web site is behind videos like Obama girl (remember the YouTube hit, "I Got a Crush on Obama"?). Its parent company, Next New Networks, has raised $21 million from investors like Goldman Sachs.

By Scott Cendrowski. Photographs by Mark Peterson

Last updated October 28 2008: 7:36 AM ET

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