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Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« on: September 22, 2009, 03:53:19 AM »
Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
Posted by Michael Scherer Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 12:37 am
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It took more than an hour. And since you don't want to spend an hour reading a blog post, here are the Top Ten Funny Things That Happened When The President Of The United States Did Letterman.

10. During the opening monologue, Dave praised the diligence of the Secret Service. "They even checked under my hairpiece. Security is tighter than Joan Rivers' face. . . . I think this is a relief for all of us. The building has been cleared of all Republican Congressmen."

9. During Top Ten list, the Number Two Reason Why Obama Agreed To Appear On The Show: "Said yes, without thinking, like Bush did with Iraq." (The Top 10 list was reported by the press pool who witnessed a live taping of the show, but it was inexplicably edited out of the version of the show I watched in D.C., no doubt to make more room for another Cialis ad, or perhaps #7.)

8. When Obama came out, you could see the Secret Service agents lurking just off the stage.

7. A lady from Missouri in the audience brought a two-year-old heart-shaped potato. Dave announced this fact with something like derisive pity, and then he welcomed the president on stage. "I want you to know that the main reason I am here," Obama said. "I want to see that heart-shaped potato." He was handed the potato. "This is remarkable," he continued. It was not. It looked like a turd. The potato bearer was named Mary Apple. Obama said, "Is your real name Mary Apple? And you carry heart-shaped potato?" He thanked her for sharing. Later Dave asked, "Could you get that potato in the Smithsonian?" "I think I could," Obama said.


http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/09/22/barack-obama-on-david-letterman-the-top-ten-funny-parts/


If you can stand any more laughter then by all means go to the link. 

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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2009, 04:04:31 AM »
I really don't see what's so funny.
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 05:06:10 AM »
Does anyone else remember when the late night shows were funny?

I miss Johnny Carson. :(
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2009, 07:53:21 AM »
Nothing to see here folks. Move along. The president is doing a shitty job but damn it! Those jokes are sure funny!!! :whatever:
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2009, 09:22:20 AM »
What was the name of that late night show out of Canada.?   
Darn that show would put a 30 year old in depends.     Shocking, lively and not fully scripted, lots of ODD spontaneous ab lib.

Tom something that married into Hollywood royalty, was divorced and seldom heard from again.
That son of a gun put his parents on the show and made them a laughing stock.

Was I upset at what he put his family through, Heck no, I was trying to see the TV screen through tears of laughter.

Then the BBC that still replays Benny Hill.

Comedy Club---------Jews making fun of their religion and life style.

Blacks making fun of the gettos and pimps.

Mexicans making fun of drugs-----I have to admit I love Cheech and Chong.

Me, I am looking for a 5'2" 50 year old male, french Canadian lumberjack to come on stage.
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2009, 09:24:34 AM »
I think the Tom Snyder show was funnier than Letterman is now.
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2009, 09:41:12 AM »
Quote from: Chris on September 22, 2009, 05:06:10 AM
Does anyone else remember when the late night shows were funny?

I miss Johnny Carson. :(

Letterman is now just a bitter old man.  He used to be funny.
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2009, 10:06:18 AM »
WTF is a sitting President doin on a late nite talk show?
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2009, 10:28:54 AM »
Quote from: Ree on September 22, 2009, 10:06:18 AM
WTF is a sitting President doin on a late nite talk show?

Campaigning.  It's all he knows how to do.
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2009, 10:30:55 AM »
Ten funny parts on Letterman?  That IS news!
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2009, 10:47:31 AM »
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"I want to see that heart-shaped potato." He was handed the potato. "This is remarkable," he continued. It was not. It looked like a turd.

I don't know about the rest of you, but that made me laugh.
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2009, 12:03:04 PM »
 :thatsright: I hope to live to some day see some class and dignity in the White House again.
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2009, 01:15:37 PM »
Quote from: mamacags on September 22, 2009, 12:03:04 PM
:thatsright: I hope to live to some day see some class and dignity in the White House again.



hmmmm....how old are you?
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2009, 04:09:28 PM »
Quote from: debk on September 22, 2009, 01:15:37 PM


hmmmm....how old are you?

You're lucky you're a fellow woman.  We men know to never, ever ask a woman that question.  Ever.  You'll probably get away with just a severe beating and a limp.
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2009, 12:26:05 AM »
Quote from: jinxmchue on September 22, 2009, 04:09:28 PM
You're lucky you're a fellow woman.  We men know to never, ever ask a woman that question.  Ever.  You'll probably get away with just a severe beating and a limp.


I only asked because, if MamaC's waiting for class and dignity to get back in the White House...she might have a long wait unless someone wonderful appears out of the woodwork for 2012....  :clueless:


I'm the oldest woman here.... :bawl:
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2009, 07:45:26 AM »
Quote from: mamacags on September 22, 2009, 12:03:04 PM
:thatsright: I hope to live to some day see some class and dignity in the White House again.
Maybe Mrs. Bush or Mrs. Reagan will be invited someday before 2012.
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« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2009, 10:48:37 AM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on September 23, 2009, 07:45:26 AM
Maybe Mrs. Bush or Mrs. Reagan will be invited someday before 2012.
That is not going to happen while the Zero is in office I am afraid
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #17 on: September 23, 2009, 10:55:25 AM »
Top Ten Funny Parts of Letterman:

10-Stupid Pet Tricks.
9-Brother Theodore.
8-Top Ten Lists.
7-Paul Schaffer...AND THE BAND.
6-The Velcro Suit
5-Johnny Carson walk-on.
4-Chris Elliot.
3-The Guy Under The Seats.
2-Jack Hannah and his critters.
1-Larry "Bud" Melman

Notice Dave appears NOWHERE in this list?  Coincidence?  We think not!
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #18 on: September 23, 2009, 11:17:25 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on September 23, 2009, 10:55:25 AM
Top Ten Funny Parts of Letterman:

10-Stupid Pet Tricks.
9-Brother Theodore.
8-Top Ten Lists.
7-Paul Schaffer...AND THE BAND.
6-The Velcro Suit
5-Johnny Carson walk-on.
4-Chris Elliot.
3-The Guy Under The Seats.
2-Jack Hannah and his critters.
1-Larry "Bud" Melman

Notice Dave appears NOWHERE in this list?  Coincidence?  We think not!

Replace Paul and his band with Larry "Bud" Melman. I can't stand Schaeffer , he's just a suckup to Letterman.
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #19 on: September 23, 2009, 11:37:57 AM »
Quote from: thundley4 on September 23, 2009, 11:17:25 AM
Replace Paul and his band with Larry "Bud" Melman. I can't stand Schaeffer , he's just a suckup to Letterman.

Glad to know there's someone else out there who doesn't like Schaeffer. I find him extremely annoying. He might be extremely musically talented...but I can't get past the personality.

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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #20 on: September 23, 2009, 11:51:00 AM »
The fact I put him on there should tell you something about my opinion of Letterman--that and I can't put Larry "Bud" Melman up there twice.
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Re: Barack Obama On David Letterman: The Top Ten Funny Parts
« Reply #21 on: September 23, 2009, 02:12:00 PM »

H/T moonbattery.  I do think Letterman should have been curled up in his lap, though.  :-)
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