obama: lord of the super fly
By American Girl in Italy on June 17, 2009 at 6:03 PM in Current Affairs, David Shuster, MSNBC, President Barack Obama, Sara in Italy
“He’s a Harvard educated lawyer, leader of the free world and has the reflexes of a highly trained ninja. America’s enemies, beware.” ~ The Daily Beast
Oh, oops, wrong video, sorry. Here is the video the Daily Beast was referring to:
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David Shuster remarked: “John, I know that the President is credited with being sometimes awfully lucky, rainbows appear sometimes when he speaks, but I understand there was an instance today where he killed a fly out of mid-air during your interview.” Harwood began to tell the tale: “Well, David, this reminded me of that moment during the campaign when he took a three-point shot at a military base and it swished.”
“He had this fly that was persistently buzzing around him during the interview…he swatted his hand and he said ‘I got the sucker’…it was a, you know, Dirty Harry ‘make my day’ moment.”
After detailing the President’s courage in battling the insect, Harwood also noted Obama’s cleanliness: “…and at the end of the interview, David, he picked up a napkin off the table and said ‘I clean up after myself’ and he picked up the fly off the carpet.” In awe, Shuster observed: “Amazing…An amazing interview…it never fails, great weather, rainbows, incredible speeches, and three-point basket. A fly and he nails it. Unbelievable, unbelievable.”
Here is just a snippit of the coverage this received from around the globe:
Ireland Online: Obama kills fly during TV interview
President Barack Obama, annoyed by a fly during a television interview at the White House, took matters into his own hands by killing it.Guardian.co.uk: Obama’s White House is a no-fly zone
The US president has once again demonstrated his unflappable cool – this time by gracefully swatting a pesky Musca domesticaAl Bawaba: Obama fly: “I got the sucker.”
An invading fly that assaulted US President Barak Obama during a White House interview yesterday with CNBC’s John Harwood met its end as Obama proved his hand eye coordination to the world.Italy Global Nation: Guerra tra Obama e la mosca durante l’intervista, il presidente la uccide con un colpo da ‘ninja’
Su internet lo chiamano già il ‘presidente ninja’. Stiamo parlando di Barack Obama, che durante un’intervista alla tv Cnbc ha ucciso con un colpo secco una mosca che lo infastidiva.Corriere della Serra: Obama e la mosca, intervista-show
Il presidente ha ucciso l’insetto molesto con un colpo secco a mano aperta. Ai cameraman: «Volete filmarla?»Le Point: Obama prend la mouche
Mais quelle mouche a donc piqué Barack Obama ? Au beau milieu d’une interview diffusée mardi sur la chaîne d’information financière CNBC, le président américain a livré un surprenant combat avec… une mouche.Rubriken Stern: Barack Obamas Fliegen-Attacke
Während eines Inrerviews mit dem US-Sender CNBC im Weißen Haus wollte eine neugierig aufsässige Fliege nicht von dem amerikanischen Präsidenten Barack Obama lassen.
The Sir Mix a Lot story didn’t get this much attention….
Now, I’ll grant you, he “nailed it”. He did kill the fly. But, Mr. Miyagi like precision or reflexes of a highly trained Ninja? For killing a fly? (The comparison should have been to the Karate Kid, not Mr. Miyagi…Danny’s the one who caught the fly in the chopsticks.)
How about the precision of a one year old?
Or perhaps a hairless cat?
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NOW that he has Killed the Fly, will he be BRAVE enough to let Single Payer Advocates have a seat at the Health Care Reform Table of discussion?
LOL
no
And people say he wouldn’t hurt a fly!!!
But seriously, I am confused why he didn’t just grab it with his tongue like the reptile he is!
It’s also shocking that there was only one flying around a POS like that. It should have been a swarm! Ok, I couldn’t resist.
Flies are so stupid, that’s why.
It’s really funny. What could he do? Ignore it? Pay attention to the nuisance and make a joke about it? The greatest machines can be crippled by a little bit of sand. This isn’t hardly a “black-swan incident,” but it is an indication that even the most masterful orchestrations can be frustrated if a five-string banjo shows up in the middle of the string section.
roflmao
so he killed a fly..yawn…
Foxyladi, be careful when you yawn–swarms of O-words like “hope,” “change,” “transparency” and “creativity” might fly into your drowsy brain!
O-words, that would be O-buzz-words. Now I’m really drowsy. Move over, pod–zzzzzzzzzzzz . . .
I feel sorry for the fly. But can you blame the fly? Flies are attracted to sh*t.
Well, at least, no one can dare use the argument that Obama will not harm a fly. It is on video, Obama is not only capable of harming a fly but KILLING it too.
Andy Levy had the best reaction to Flygate on Twitter yesterday, actually: “After killing the fly, Obama promptly resurrected it.” LOL!!!
Then he gave a speech on the need to understand and tolerate the sanctity of fly-dom.
I bet there wasn’t even a real fly. Michelle’s already let us know he doesn’t clean up after himself.
All those little guys were supposed to stay in his head, where they belonged!
It reminds me of the greatest rock-group name in history: “Halo of Flies.” I think Al Capp popularized that image!
What about Flyface in Dick Tracy.
Ah yes, inconsiderable wretch. I was thinking about Fearless Fosdick, which was of course a parody of Dick Tracy. By the way, I LOVE your blogname. I considered a similar blogname, which was “meaningless insect.” But then I thought of all those sweet doo-wop groups of the 50’s, singing (in the background) oowawa-oowawa . . .
I must have had to switch the channels four time this morning prior to leaving for work because of the MSM’s insistence on showing that particular clip over and over again. Jesus Christ, the fly was only performing its evolutionary function, i.e., foraging in, or about, crap and That One was only performing his smoke-and-mirrors routine. At least the fly had it right.
ROTFLMAO
*sigh*
I can’t believe that this is “news”.
What’s next?
“Today, President Obama processed oxygen and carbon dioxide”.
What is this country coming to?
That One processing Arugula into foraging material for the common housefly with details and pictures at 11?
I should probably not give the MSM any more ideas.
Oh big strong leader, he can kill a fly and be so proud of himself about it. He will now be called OBAMA LORD OF THE FLIES , I guess he can always appoint a Fly Czar. One more thing Obama’s fly killing shouldn’t that be called TORTURE ? This is news? WOW.
Yes, Beelzebub himself.
The name “Beelzebub” has a nice buzzzz to it . . .
Well…Biden did say he would be tested in his first 6 months. PETA to lodge a complaint in 5..4..3..2..1..
It is news ‘cuz fly are attracted to sh*t.
Just before its demise the fly was heard to say ‘Help me! Help Me!’
Good one, Teak!
And on the third day he will resurrect the fly and a new religion will be born.
Flyentology?
Maybe I should have said on the turd day.
Verily, it is a crock of manure and it stinketh, which explains both the fly and the plans of That One.
Now take head America, BO comitted murder on National TV. If you are considered a fly by BO watch out…
I confess to being a meat eating Taoist who would not kill a fly. At least not with the hand I eat with.
Flies are attracted to crap.
Yep, I heard Obama is “stinky”.
Flies will be flies.
While Russian former leader Vladamir Putin was seen tackling a tiger, US President AKA Pantywaist tackles a fly.
Obama is tougher on a fly than he is with Gitmo Terrorists. Didn’t the CIA use a fly to torture the terrorists. HAhaha hahaha
Since I assume every event of this diversionary nature dealing with BO is planned, I have to assume that Axelrod has invented a radio controlled fly.
HAHAHA!!!!
No, Joe Biden plagiarized the remote controlled fly concept from the recent movie “Get Smart”.
Flies are always attracted to steaming piles of shit, that’s why it was hanging around Obama.
gross….do we really need to be so icky?
The fly was just looking for some health care and instead it got we got…It said to BO Help me! Help Me!”
Undoubtedly the fly came in from Mexico and Obama just wiped out an illegal immigrant.
Did Obama at least read the fly his Constitutional rights before he killed it? Was there waterboarding involved? Those are the questions.
What I want to know is where are the Mandarin subtitles with the English dubbed in?
Kung Fu Fly
I recall that Condi Rice said Bush wouldn’t waste his time swatting at flies…
But, the Messiah would never kill a fly. What will the followers think of the One now?
If this is news can we see a clip of Obama walking the dog and bending down to pick up the poop. Just imagine how this will be world wide talking points Obama picking up doggy poop.
We can then have MSNBC, NBC, CNN, ABC and all other going on the air telling us how wonderful Obama is, how he is just an ordinary guy like you and I, look at the clip and see he even picks up the dog poop.
I really don’t know how more ridiculous the MSM can get, this constant fawning over this man is disgusting now
Thee One should have someone else along on those doggy walks to work the pooper scooper. Having the Vice President or the Secretary of State handle that odious chore would really graphically demonstrate who won the election and who lost. Scooping poop would be very unpresidential, and unbefitting a personage who figures to be the next face on Mt. Rushmore . . .
I thought of an extremely nasty (towards Ozero) comment on what SJ said but decided not to so that I wouldn’t be mistaken for an Obot.
Amazing? AMAZING???
Criminy, my cairn terrier catches bumble bees in his mouth. I haven’t seen ABC news knocking on my door.
How sickening that BO has to comment about how great he is. What an arrogant ass!! (I know it’s been said before, but it’s worth repeating.)
BO is a Fly Killer. FKer.
I thought Ozero opposed capital punishment.
“Faster than a speeding bullet.
More powerful than a locomotive.
Able to kill flies in a single smack.
Look! Up in the sky!
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Obambi the Super-fly-killing bumbler! “
If this Presidency thing doesn’t work out, he’s obviously got a job with Orkin.
That cat ATE the fly. Let’s see you do THAT Mr. I’m-So-Awesome.
Ha! Didn’t think so.
Who will care for the orphaned maggots, the dipteran Czar?
It was a reporter from MSNBC, his wish was to be a Fly in the room at Obama’s next function. Was it Chris Matthews maybe it was Biden.
How many people shook his hand before he washed them. Maybe he gave MO a rub down..
In awe, Shuster observed: “Amazing…An amazing interview…it never fails, great weather, rainbows, incredible speeches, and three-point basket. A fly and he nails it. Unbelievable, unbelievable.”
OMG…David, get a room.
No, he belongs in an asylum. He is clearly certifiable. I’ve never heard such drivel.
OMG. Gag me with a Smurf.
Gee what an athlete!
On second thought, It was staged like his “against the war” speech. He’s a lefty and he instinctively uses his right hand? Not believable.
Wonder how many takes is took to look real, then they had to get a fake fly to put on the carpet. Will the fraud never end?
I thought it was disgusting. Gross!!!!
Shuster’s comments sounded like an old Leslie Gore hit:
Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
Everything that’s wonderful is what I feel when we’re together…When you’re near the rain clouds disappear, dear, and I feel so fine just to know that you are mine.
I guess a crush is still a crush…
Next time they will paste footprints on the stage so BHO doesn’t get lost.
WHAT IS KILLING A FLY ADDING TO OUR EVERYDAY SUFFERING.AND WHY ARE WE WASTING TIME AND ENERGY ON NON SENS THINGS LIKE THIS ONE? THEY ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO DERIVE OUR ATTENTION FROM SERIOUS ISSUES FACING US LIKE HEALTH CARE,THE ECONOMY,JOBS…ECT.LET’S BE REAL AND RESPONSIBLE
I haven’t written here for awhile, but I had to now that you had the CNN clip up there.
Did anyone “listen” to the CNN clip. I though I heard a woman’s voice towards the end say “Thanks, it was a good show.” (0:28) Did anyone else hear this? If apt, this pretty much sums up the press sentiment. “Thanks Prez for the good show. We don’t care what you do as long as it is a good show. No business like showbusiness.” I find this unbelievable. I guess now that California is sinking they decided to move Hollywood to DC: “Obamawood.”
Anyway, end of rant. Back to lurking.
Sorry, for the typo.
I “thought”, not though
Danny, the karate kid, caught the fly and let it go. This wasn’t a Zen moment. The Buddha warns against killing insects and I agree with some of the other comments about how staged this looked and the smug look on his face. I read somewhere he thought about being a magician as a young man and this was a slight of hand or joke IMO. The media is so earnest in it’s worship and Shuster is really pushing the idea proposed by Newsweek that Obama is like a god. This isn’t funny to me. It’s scary.
No one commented on the irony of the Daily Beast headline, with the video of Obama and the South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak.
I thought that was so funny…
Come on American Girl….
no comment needed on this one….
Obviously it was agent 86…Maxwell Smart
and he is back!
Oh, where is Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert when you need them? Why haven’t they been all over this? If this isn’t classic fodder for the comedians, I don’t know what is.
Killing one fly is not a big deal at all.
Robert Vaughn killed 2 flies at one time and then complained, “there was a time when I would have gotten all three.” (The Magnificent Seven)
Obama really is the Democratic version of Reagan. He’s smooth. He’s lucky. He’s the new Teflon President. Now let’s hope he’s not a failure like Reagan was (and yes, Reagan was a failure!)
“Reagan was a failure”
Now that you made such a profound statement – Explain.
I really recommend the book “Tear Down This Myth” by Will Bunch – it explains the truth about Ronald Reagan’s presidency (he did not win the cold war, he raised taxes many times, he grew the size of government, he grew the deficit many times over, he gave weapons to terrorists, the gap between the rich and the poor grew greatly during his presidency, the current economic problems of the world can be directly traced back to his policies, etc) and how the myth of Reagan has been carefully crafted over the last 15 years.
My hope is that Obama has the smoothness/charm of Reagan combined with good policies. And yes, I don’t think good policies are enough… I think if you look back at Carter’s admin. you’ll see he was actually right on target on a lot of things – but he didn’t have the charisma to get the people behind him. He didn’t have the political skill to get things done. It takes more than just good ideas and good intentions.
Now does that mean I’m sold on Obama’s intentions and good ideas? No. Not at all – I’m concerned that he is far too much in the pocket of big business. I’m concerned that he is too much of a centrist. I’m concerned that he’s not a true progressive. But at the same time… I think it’s possible that he really is a progressive and he’s playing political games … pragmatic games … in order to get what he wants done.
He obviously has taken a close look at what Clinton did at the beginning of his admin and is trying to avoid those early traps… Clinton started off left and swerved to the center… I’m hoping Obama is going to slowly push this country left (where I believe it should go) in a way which allows him to keep his popularity and actually get things done.
We must be aware of these sorts of political realities.
BS. He’s just smarmy. The only part you got right was that the adjective started with the letters “sm”.
Unbelievable !!!
What is happening now to real journalism? Who cares if he takes the life of this fly? What’s next? His hair turning white?? Gimme a break !!!
There’s a lot of slight of hand going on in this administration. They’re running ruffshod over the American people behind closed doors with the MSM chasing their tails with this hard news.
I was passed on a petition by a friend of mine. It was started by a 53 yr old former HRC supporter who got sick of the Dems and wrote a letter.
Rush Limbaugh did it first, LOL (at Obama)
From
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_061709/content/01125107.guest.html
Watch this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohYUwMuypc