Video: The most hallucinogenic Barney Christmas ever

posted at 6:40 pm on December 15, 2008 by Allahpundit

Dude, is that Michael Phelps? And why is he slurring his speech? Click the image to watch.

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don’t like the goatee ! just doesn’t look right on him.

Red State State of Mind on December 15, 2008 at 6:44 PM

I threw my shoes at it.

laelaps on December 15, 2008 at 6:45 PM

Since Barney tasted reporter blood, he hasn’t been quite the same.

Blake on December 15, 2008 at 6:45 PM

Muslims are sure to be offended.

Cicero43 on December 15, 2008 at 6:46 PM

uhoh…I hadnt thought of the muslims.

becki51758 on December 15, 2008 at 6:50 PM

I did not catch any slurring from Phelps. However, my guess is that he is a little daft (he is a Baltimore Ravens fan, you know)…

sayabule1 on December 15, 2008 at 6:53 PM

Uh I guess the good thing about the incoming President being a Democrat is that he’ll actually Hollywood type people helping with the WH video stuff. Not that I care but at least these they won’t suck.

I’m trying to look at the positive folks.

terryannonline on December 15, 2008 at 6:53 PM

can you believe that some Americans actually think this guy is plotting to rule the world… lol of course maybe it’s these 37% link warning… HuffyPo

Kaptain Amerika on December 15, 2008 at 6:55 PM

Things would have been a lot different if they would have showed this in Jan 2000, before he took office…

DL13 on December 15, 2008 at 6:59 PM

That was cool. It even had a villain, Willard the Cat.

Andrew Sullivan is now planning his investigation that Willard is the one running the show and is the one behind Cheney’s hunting accident.

Merry Christmas HA, and Happy Hannakuh.

And …well…we love our Muslim pals too.

And a BIG FAT MERRY X-MAS to our lovable lost Mr. Hitchens even if it makes him gag.

Sapwolf on December 15, 2008 at 6:59 PM

Barbara Bush…yummy!

Afterimage on December 15, 2008 at 6:59 PM

Kaptain Amerika on December 15, 2008 at 6:55 PM

umm..please tell me that is a joke.

becki51758 on December 15, 2008 at 6:59 PM

Barney loves size 10 shoes, too.

profitsbeard on December 15, 2008 at 7:00 PM

Was that the press corp?

Count to 10 on December 15, 2008 at 7:01 PM

WTF? What was the point of that? And why did they give the cat a credit when it wasn’t even in the damn thing? And what was with the rear admiral? And the Beverly Hillbillies close? I almost expected them to say “Y’all come back now you here”…I wonder if the Bushes will pillage and trash the White House like the Clintons did before they left.

AmericanUnderground on December 15, 2008 at 7:03 PM

My collie says:

Barney sure has a vivid imagination.

I like to call it “Barney Derangement Syndrome”.

CyberCipher on December 15, 2008 at 7:05 PM

Save the clip……………….

……….. I have a feeling a lot of people are going to say, “Remember when……?” in the next two years.

Seven Percent Solution on December 15, 2008 at 7:06 PM

*shrug*

I think the barney vids are cute….

dead-duck on December 15, 2008 at 7:11 PM

Worst one of the Barney vids. The 2005, 2006, and 2007 ones were great. Had plots, a lot of members on the administration made cameos. Bush is a lame duck now. He could have put some effort into it with his free time.

chip91 on December 15, 2008 at 7:16 PM

I love that he rubbed the left’s face in the whole “Bush is a hillbilly” thing with the banjo music. I Love W!

Rob Taylor on December 15, 2008 at 7:22 PM

Barney seems like a nice dog, but it’s too bad he suppressed the first amendment rights of that artist with the bowl cut.

(who was that next to Phelps? Cute cute cute)

MayBee on December 15, 2008 at 7:23 PM

Worst one of the Barney vids. The 2005, 2006, and 2007 ones were great. Had plots, a lot of members on the administration made cameos. Bush is a lame duck now. He could have put some effort into it with his free time.

chip91 on December 15, 2008 at 7:16 PM

This particular lame duck stretch is not nearly as…restful as, say, Clinton’s was.

Count to 10 on December 15, 2008 at 7:23 PM

I lasted to 1:53.

PattyJ on December 15, 2008 at 7:29 PM

I thought the Barney as a forest ranger was crazier…starring Tony Blair

clnurnberg on December 15, 2008 at 7:33 PM

I can’t believe you made me watch that.

funsutton on December 15, 2008 at 7:36 PM

Bush as the next Mr.Rogers ’09!

Nihaody on December 15, 2008 at 7:38 PM

“He’s a good boy.”

Blake on December 15, 2008 at 7:39 PM

Yes, the cat was in it. And he’s in the picture above, too!

I didn’t know there were previous Barney videos.

Alana on December 15, 2008 at 7:44 PM

Who ordered the steaming crapola finale?

LimeyGeek on December 15, 2008 at 7:48 PM

Laura:

We wish you a very happy holiday.

How boldly generic!

jgapinoy on December 15, 2008 at 7:52 PM

Since Barney tasted reporter blood, he hasn’t been quite the same.

Note to dog owners:
Dogs on leashes (as Barney was) can feel insecure, which can lead to aggression. Be careful.

jgapinoy on December 15, 2008 at 7:53 PM

And we wonder why Barney bites the hands of reporters.

manwithblackhat on December 15, 2008 at 7:56 PM

They still can’t bring themselves to say, “Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year.”

PC indoctrination does not even end at the White House doors. Bush, ever vigilant not to offend the Islamists.

I certainly did not want Obama, and I doubt McCain would have been any better, but I for one am glad this president’s term is up.

Joe Pyne on December 15, 2008 at 7:57 PM

Kaptain Amerika on December 15, 2008 at 6:55 PM

37% of Americans can’t locate America on the map? Deport them…to a less friendly place…just for a while.

Entelechy on December 15, 2008 at 8:09 PM

Memo to Michael Phelps: go shave. It’s not working for you.

Memo to Laura Bush: MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Mallard T. Drake on December 15, 2008 at 8:32 PM

Well, Holland picked a fine time NOT to be cool anymore. I could have used something to get through this video. Oy.

Dr.Cwac.Cwac on December 15, 2008 at 8:55 PM

How boldly generic!

jgapinoy on December 15, 2008 at 7:52 PM

My thoughts exactly!

ihasurnominashun on December 15, 2008 at 9:05 PM

What’s with the word “holidays?” It is their last “Christmas” in the white house. Happy Holidays was fine at the end, but lets keep it real by stating the true holiday you celebrate. Enough of the politcal correctness!!

texasconserv on December 15, 2008 at 9:10 PM

Barbara Bush…yummy!

Afterimage on December 15, 2008 at 6:59 PM

my thoughts exactly.

bilups on December 15, 2008 at 9:22 PM

I actually like the Barney Christmas videos. Maybe I’m just one of those guys who doesn’t have to make every damn thing political.

I remember in the last months of Clinton’s term he did this video where he spoofed himself and his lame duck status. It was hilarious. He basically just wandered around the White House doing nothing. At the end he packed a brown bag lunch and gave it to Hillary while she was pulling out of the WH for her new job in the Senate. It was hilarious.

t.ferg on December 15, 2008 at 9:42 PM

Nastia Lukin and Shawn Johnson… yummy >_>

I’m not that much older than either of them, so I can totally say this >_>

BKennedy on December 15, 2008 at 9:47 PM

Cute Barney Cam.
This is what I love about the first family, keeping it real.
BTW, this is why Americans know President Bush is as real as they get, he can’t act.
God Love’em.

christene on December 15, 2008 at 9:51 PM

:|

Ugly on December 15, 2008 at 9:52 PM

Happy Holiday? Merry Christmas!!!! All those Trees! WOW!!!

sheebe on December 15, 2008 at 9:54 PM

I think Barney got into the carnival tickets.

lowandslow on December 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM

Is this ‘Hot Air’ or huffpo?

Judging by some of the comments, hard to tell.

“…I actually like the Barney Christmas videos. Maybe I’m just one of those guys who doesn’t have to make every damn thing political…”

Thank you.

Gothguy on December 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM

barbara is SUCH a cutie!

homesickamerican on December 15, 2008 at 10:41 PM

Kaptain Amerika on December 15, 2008 at 6:55 PM

umm..please tell me that is a joke.

becki51758 on December 15, 2008 at 6:59 PM

I am with you on this one,that is just scary stupid.

I respect the he!! out of Bush,but I can’t get into the Barney thing.I am not a small dog lover.
I consider anything under 30 lbs. a rodent.

Bush would have been better served with 2 Rotties or 2 chocolate labs.

Then the reporter would have pulled back a nub instead of getting just a scratch.

Baxter Greene on December 15, 2008 at 10:49 PM

Looks like I picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue…

Noocyte on December 15, 2008 at 10:50 PM

Maybe if they had done this video sooner his approval ratings wouldn’t have been in the tank. What a f-ing waste.

rockhead on December 15, 2008 at 11:05 PM

t.ferg on December 15, 2008 at 9:42 PM

Yup.

unclesmrgol on December 15, 2008 at 11:50 PM

I liked it. Their cat looks just like my black cat Puck!

Bob's Kid on December 15, 2008 at 11:54 PM

I watch that and all I do is wonder how much of my (taxpayer’s) money they used to decorate the White House.

Livefreeordie on December 15, 2008 at 11:54 PM

I will most heartily miss President and Laura Bush and I wish them nothing but joy in the future. On 9-11 the filth stole the lives of too many innocents.

They also stole my birthday. I will never forget. Nor will I forget that we have not been attacked in these many years. In spite of our differences, thank you Mr. President!

P.S. you too, Barney.

YankeeinCA on December 16, 2008 at 12:06 AM

I’ve heard there is better acting in pornos.

Chubbs65 on December 16, 2008 at 12:15 AM

What’s with the word “holidays?”

They don’t want to jeopardize their fabulous popularity with the elite PC crowd.

PattyJ on December 16, 2008 at 12:55 AM

I always love Barney-cam! I want a Scottie dog of my own one day, Barney & Beazley are too darn cute!

-Aslan’s Girl

Aslans Girl on December 16, 2008 at 1:20 AM

You know I reckon Barney doesn’t dream about winning gold medals at the Olympics. I bet he dreams about going Cujo on reporters, especially ones from MSNBC. After all he does have a taste for human flesh now.

Dreadnought223 on December 16, 2008 at 1:36 AM

You know I reckon Barney doesn’t dream about winning gold medals at the Olympics. I bet he dreams about going Cujo on reporters, especially ones from MSNBC.

Dreadnought223 on December 16, 2008 at 1:36 AM

Just what I was thinking, Dreadnought223!

Also, was anyone else reminded of Jib-Jab during the end credits?

Kensington on December 16, 2008 at 2:53 AM

Chubbs65 on December 16, 2008 at 12:15 AM

Dude!

sonnyspats1 on December 16, 2008 at 4:33 AM

It’s nice to see the happy first family. Barney seems pretty smart. I did notice the music and it sounded a little familiar. I kinda miss Bryan and Michelle and the all the funny threads Allah used to write.

sonnyspats1 on December 16, 2008 at 4:43 AM

Some of you guys would b!tch if they hung you with a silk rope. I though it was cute and the President is the President of all the people at the holiday season regardless of the fact that he personally is Christian. Stop being a bunch of poop heads and you know who I talking to. Thanks for the link AP, very sweet.

Cindy Munford on December 16, 2008 at 5:14 AM

We’ll miss you Barney.

Done That on December 16, 2008 at 5:18 AM

I’m not a big fan of this sort of thing, but I have no idea how anyone can watch this family and not think they are good folks.

DrMagnolias on December 16, 2008 at 7:19 AM

Barney then runs outside and promptly bites Helen Thomas on the saggy old ass! Barney is the man!

barbara is SUCH a cutie!

homesickamerican on December 15, 2008 at 10:41 PM

Ditto

conservnut on December 16, 2008 at 7:45 AM

I thought it was really cute and cornball in a sweet way. I’m gonna miss the Bushes when the White House gets all cool and trendy under the Obama’s.

Priscilla on December 16, 2008 at 8:11 AM

I’m pretty certain that the Barney vids aren’t meant for adults to appreciate – and weren’t designed to impress – so quit dissing them. It’s like listening to someone whine and complain about the acting in the “Frosty the Snowman” and “Rudolph” stop-motion films. *sigh*

Kids love it – and offers a nice insight to the Christmastime happenings within the White House.

Darbraun on December 16, 2008 at 8:13 AM

Would have been a better video if the Bush daughters had worn bikinis.

radjah shelduck on December 16, 2008 at 8:16 AM

Nastia Lukin and Shawn Johnson… yummy >_>

I’m not that much older than either of them, so I can totally say this >_>

BKennedy on December 15, 2008 at 9:47 PM

I’ve got a few more years than Nastia and Shawn – combined. Those two and the Bush daughters sure are good for the eyes.

Bigfoot on December 16, 2008 at 8:42 AM

When the president and his family use the word holiday four times in the video clip then they are going out of their way to be politically correct.

Jenna says decorating the house for the holidays.
W says last holiday here in the white house.
Laura says red, white and blue holiday.
And then Laura wishes everyone happy holidays at the end.

I agree Happy Holidays is appropriate for our entire nation. But W could have said that it was their last Christmas in the white house. Laura could have said red, white and blue Christmas. Why because it is personal to them that it will be there last Christmas there and they are making the Christmas tree red, white and blue.

When you say Holiday 4 times and Christmas 0 then you are going out of your way to be pc. Would a muslim, jew or budhist be offended that the Bushes said Christmas once or twice in the video clip? I doubt it, as they know they are Christian and that the holiday they actually celebrate is Christmas. As a Christian I find it offensive when people do not say Merry Christmas on purpose. It’s almost like they are Peter and denying Christ.

texasconserv on December 16, 2008 at 8:51 AM

I’m going to miss these videos. Judging by Obama’s performance at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner, such things will be unknown in the upcoming Administration.

JohnTant on December 16, 2008 at 8:58 AM

When you say Holiday 4 times and Christmas 0 then you are going out of your way to be pc. Would a muslim, jew or budhist be offended that the Bushes said Christmas once or twice in the video clip? I doubt it, as they know they are Christian and that the holiday they actually celebrate is Christmas. As a Christian I find it offensive when people do not say Merry Christmas on purpose. It’s almost like they are Peter and denying Christ.
texasconserv on December 16, 2008 at 8:51 AM

“Reading into things” at it’s finest.

Who was the vid shot for? Children – what adult would really care to watch the “first dog”.
Were they trying to be PC? Probably. It’s a video from our President on a tax-paid website.
If they said “Christmas” – would there be an atheist uproar? Probably. Look at the garbage in Oregon right now.
Who really cares if he doesn’t say “Christmas”? Religious zealots.

Seems you can’t please everyone. There’s not a damn thing wrong with the video OR the Bush’s saying “Happy Holidays”.

Let’s just continue to parse a video intended for children a little more.

Darbraun on December 16, 2008 at 9:10 AM

I liked the credits music.

Republicans are bad actors unlike Dems, but I’m sure that’s what gets Dems in so much trouble.

Hening on December 16, 2008 at 9:12 AM

I like the president and I like Laura but this was lame… It might have passed if they had mentioned the reason for the season and said “Merry Chrstmas”…

CCRWM on December 16, 2008 at 10:27 AM

Darbraun on December 16, 2008 at 9:10 AM

You don’t know how many adults are crazy about dogs???

CCRWM on December 16, 2008 at 10:30 AM

I went to South America at Christmas last year and it really warms the heart and gives one so much joy to see Nativity scenes everywhere, Feliz Navidad said by all and whole towns show up for midnight Christmas Mass. The United States is losing it’s soul slowly but surely… I don’t care if there are Muslims, Jews , Buddist etc but this country was founded on Christian principles by Christians and that is the reason I believe God has blessed this country so much…I fully expect for those blessing to start to diminish…Who mocks God?

CCRWM on December 16, 2008 at 10:39 AM

What would have been a home run if Gov.Sarah Palin came to the door of the White House and told the President she was just visiting(for now)

donsdons on December 16, 2008 at 10:40 AM

What “holiday” season?

If you want to wish someone a happy [fill in the Wicca feast day], go right ahead.

If you don’t want to mention every possible celebration that might happen around Christmas, suck it up and say Merry Christmas.

corona on December 16, 2008 at 11:08 AM

I think the golf vision could have been spruced up with a Happy Gilmore-esque meltdown when he missed the put..no profanity or anything; just show him barking at the ball.

radjah shelduck on December 16, 2008 at 8:16 AM

How about you grab some lube and head to the bathroom and keep your fantasies to yourself. Have a little respect. It’s a Christmas video. Does your mom run around in a bikini on Christmas? Do your friends compliment your sister on having a great a** over dinner? Time and place for sleazeball thoughts..this ain’t it.

austinnelly on December 16, 2008 at 11:35 AM

That was cute. I wonder how the Obama dog will top that?

ramrocks on December 16, 2008 at 1:50 PM

It was a Broadway smash! I laughed, I cried, we can’t wait for the dequel!

Alden Pyle on December 16, 2008 at 2:43 PM