Larry the Cucumber, with supporters, campaigning earlier this year for head of the RNC

RNC treasurer Randy Pullen who, at Limbaugh’s suggestion, orchestrated the replacement excitedly imagines that this could push the GOP in a completely new direction with respect to brand recognition and voter registration. "Just think," says Pullen. "We could have a "Silly Policies with Larry" webpage where Larry comes on and proffers a silly policy. It’s not too far from what the GOP is currently doing and my whole family loves Larry the Cucumber."

Eric Ellenbogen, co-CEO of Boomerang Media which owns Big Idea Productions and controls the use of any VeggieTale image responded encouragingly to the news. "This is typical of the Republican party, using art and media without proper licensing agreements and infringing on copyrights in a big way. Christ, it’s a children’s cartoon character!" said Ellenbogan. "We are currently in touch with our lawyers and do not have anything more to add at this time."

"I think it’s perfect!" effused James Dobson, formerly of Focus on the Family. "With the National Prayer Day approaching and the Obama administration encouraging everyone to sin against God, having a well-respected Christian like Larry to help lead our party will rally our base. I only wish we could get some of those peas, they’re hilarious."

Larry the Cucumber, being a fictitious children’s cartoon character, was unavailable for comment at the time of this writing.