President Obama used humor Saturday at the 2012 White House Correspondents' Dinner to poke fun at those that have criticized him during his first term. Every one of the hot-button political sound bites over the past few years was mentioned.
The celebrity filled Hilton seated celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Kris Kardashian, Sofia Vergara, Zooey Deschanel, Stephen Spielberg, and host, Jimmy Kimmel. President Obama's voice could be heard, as if the audience could hear his thoughts, mentioning Kim Kardashian, Chuck Todd, and the cast of Glee before he arrived on stage.
He poked fun at the "birthers" by introducing himself and mentioning his mother was born in Kansas, his father was born in Kenya, and he was born in Hawaii. He then gave the crowd a big wink. The joke was not even slightly subtle but the birthers probably still won't understand it and were likely yelling at the TV, "liar!"
He got in a couple of jabs at his Republican opponents and congress. He congratulated congress for passing no laws and referred to a congressional hearing on contraception as "The Man Show." He also alluded to how out of touch Romney is by saying Romney asked to be on the Merv Griffin show. For those who don't know, Merv is not only no longer on the air, he's also dead.
The "dog" issue was a big theme too. There was an entire video shown about it that ended with Romney standing by Airforce One with a dog kennel strapped to the top of the airplane.
And speaking of dogs, Sarah Palin's name came up too. Obama said "Sarah Palin is getting back in the game." Hmmm. Does he know something we don't? He then asked what the difference is between a hockey mom and a pitbull. The answer: "A pitbull is delicious." Palin will surely be commenting tomorrow on her Facebook, Twitter and on some desperate news channel. So far there's nothing on her Twitter feed.
The president ended this 92nd 2012 White House Correspondents' Dinner by saying a few words about the journalists they were there to honor.
It was a very entertaining intro by the president. Were Republicans able to put partisan politics aside and enjoy the evening, too?
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I'll bet her mom was jealous that she wasn't mentioned.
Of course they were, especially these parts you so conveniently skipped over when Kimmel was slamming Obama:
"You remember when the country rallied around you in hopes of a better tomorrow? That was hilarious."
"There's a term for guys like President Obama," Kimmel said with a pause. "Probably not two terms."
And of course there was the remark Kimmel made at the expense of Algore
"Al Gore launched Current TV in 2005 and it took off like a North Korean rocket. To be honest, I didn’t even know Current TV was still on the air, but then I don’t get channel a million."
Nor should the jabs at the psychotic windbag Keith Olbermann escape mention:
"Keith Olbermann burned more bridges than the Arsonist of Madison County."
"I’d like everyone to look under your seats. Under each one you will find a copy of Keith Olbermann’s resume. Is Keith here tonight? Limo wouldn’t pick him up? The thing about Keith Olbermann is he’s so likable."
Of course I'm sure you meant to include these jokes in your recap of this zany laughfest, and somehow just got distracted. No matter, I've done it for you now. You're very welcome.
If I wanted to write another hundred words and link to Jimmy Kimmel's time at the mic, I would have done so.
Thanks anyway.
Dems and the media(Dems).
No diversity there.
But then so is Mitt Romney.
Chris Christie was there.
Rick Santorum was there.
Meghan McCain was there.
John Huntsman's daughters were there.
The joke about Donald Trump was awesome.
Okay, funny stuff, now back to the real world: endless sniping from Boehner.
Doesn't matter if they are good or bad presidents, they all enter office looking young and spry and leave looking gray and weathered and tired.
They shouldn't call it the Presidency. They should call it The Gauntlet.