Sock and Awe: Videogame Tribute to Shoe-Tosser Muntadar al-Zaidi

by Alyzee | September 15, 2009 at 10:31 am

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After Muntadar al-Zaidi`s legendary shoe toss at former US President George W. Bush during a press conference in Iraq, an online game called `Sock and Awe` was created. The game lets people have Muntadar`s experience digitally, as its object is to fire footwear at President Bush`s head.

"Sock and Awe" -- named after the military doctrine employed in the US operation to remove Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq -- allows players to throw shoes at a figure of President Bush, as he ducks behind a podium.

The popular online game is another example of support for al-Zaidi. He was also put on T-shirts, given offers of money. The reporter was released from prison yesterday after suffering significant torture and reportedly plans to move to Greece for medical treatment.