Andrew Cuomo may no longer occupy New York’s governor’s mansion, but fans and critics alike can still find a surprising abundance of merchandise related to the disgraced politician on eBay. Currently, 333 items are listed for sale—spanning nostalgic collectibles, ironic memorabilia, and biting political satire.
Highlights include a $3 “Cuomo for President 2020” button, a signed “New York Tough” poster, and a $12.99 “I have a crush on Cuomo” coffee mug—remnants of the so-called “Cuomosexual” craze that swept social media during the pandemic. That era even saw celebrities like comedian Chelsea Handler praising Cuomo, famously confessing in 2020 that she was “very turned on by his morning news conferences.” Handler distanced herself from Cuomo this July amid sexual misconduct allegations.
The mood has shifted sharply in eBay offerings, however. Now, shoppers can purchase a $22.50 shirt mocking Cuomo with the phrase “Killin grannies | smackin fannies” or a $6.49 decal labeling him the “Peeping Governor.” Ironic items include a $400 signed copy of Cuomo’s pandemic memoir American Crisis (recalling his since-revoked Emmy for COVID briefings) and an $80 bobblehead depicting him at a press conference.
Sellers are also cashing in on news headlines: One brand-new listing peddles the August 24 New York Post front page—featuring Cuomo’s dog, Captain, with the headline “Dog Gone | Hound Finally Leaves Gov’s Mansion”—for $8.95. Meanwhile, a decidedly apolitical item, a 2012 signed declaration renaming a bridge after Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, is listed for $99.
Whether aimed at devoted fans or satirical critics, eBay’s Cuomo clearance reveals a unique market for political rise-and-fall memorabilia.