Heart-ache video: The media’s unrequited love for Obama
posted at 3:30 pm on January 2, 2009 by Allahpundit
They compliment him. They send him flowers. They make time for the little things, like asking him how his day was. Most of all, they listen.
But all he wants is his waffle.
Behold the agony of the jilted admirer, lovestruck even in the teeth of rejection. Exit question: Is the media the ultimate beta male? Click the image to watch.
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Oh please Allah. The media is too wimpy for even a beta male.
gamma or delta easily.
BKennedy on January 2, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Well, at least he wasn’t munching on fruit loops.
Then I’d really be worried about “Don’t Ass Don’t Tell”.
NoDonkey on January 2, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Come on, guys. You’ve been so hard on me this election…I’m just gonna go ahead and skip questions I don’t like. Is that cool? Is that uber-cool with you guys?
MadisonConservative on January 2, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Considering going into cryogenic stasis for the next four years just so I won’t get pi$$ed every time the media gives this idiot a softball question.
Theta gets my vote at this point.
BoomJunkie on January 2, 2009 at 3:40 PM
What’s the role of the “Free Press” again………..?
……………… maybe we should ask Cindy Sheehan.
Seven Percent Solution on January 2, 2009 at 3:42 PM
…they pin up topless photos of him.
jgapinoy on January 2, 2009 at 3:43 PM
How long until the press turns on Captain Zero?
fogw on January 2, 2009 at 3:44 PM
How did “that’s above my pay grade” not make the cut?
econavenger on January 2, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Ugh. Can’t wait till he’s actually President.
“But I’ve already worked for like five hours today!!! I need to hit the gym! Come on guys, leave me alone so I can play with my new puppy!!!”
Sir Corky on January 2, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Do y’all believe in karma? What goes up must come down(sooner or later).
jeanie on January 2, 2009 at 3:49 PM
“Guys….Can’t I just
eat my waffledodge questions David AxelRove has determined are too difficult for me to formulate a response to without saying Uhm, Uh or blaming George W Bush for?”portlandon on January 2, 2009 at 3:50 PM
How cute.
therightwinger on January 2, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Hopefully the issues won’t be so distracting to him after the inauguration.
scalleywag on January 2, 2009 at 3:52 PM
What does this say about the possible “beta male” media if the male they’re adulating is the omega male?
Obama’s not an alpha male, in other words. For proof of that, witness the pathetic waffle wail.
S on January 2, 2009 at 3:52 PM
At this point it is well established that Obama is at once the media’s darling, and an empty suit. He’s already delegated all his cabinet department responsibilities away…I can’t wait to see what he does next?
I thought in one video I could actually see the strings!
stonemeister on January 2, 2009 at 3:54 PM
“I’m gonna skip that.” Say what?
How are these “journalists” not embarassed at themselves?
Dubn8tr on January 2, 2009 at 3:54 PM
This reminds me of a photo I was “forced” to look at earlier this morning while scanning some wire service photos expecting to look at photos of Russell Crowe instead (got hooked into the slideshow by viewing first, one photo of Crowe and then the slideshow advanced and, presto, it reverted to images of Obama, from which I exited after the first two).
In those first photos of Obama, there it was, the photo of this unnamed guy on his surfboard in the Hawaiian waters just off the beach from where Obama was staying in Oahu, the lone surfer dude STANDING UP on his surfboard, craning is neck toward the Obama-vacation manse.
It ought to be a poster for the omega and beta males among us, including the wire service who seemed to take the photo ever so seriously.
S on January 2, 2009 at 3:56 PM
^^ “…craning his neck…”
S on January 2, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Waffle
Kini on January 2, 2009 at 3:57 PM
I think Bambi’s steadily coming to the terrifying realization that he is about to assume pretty much the most difficult job in the world, and that he’s completely unprepared for it. He has no answers.
Because let’s face it, this guy’s skill set sadly inadequate for the job.
I’ll bet he’s not sleeping much at night.
On the bright side, he has plenty of corrupt and equally incompetent Democrats to advise him, so I’m sure everything will work out just peachy.
NoDonkey on January 2, 2009 at 3:58 PM
I can’t wait for the inevitable “Obama loses his friggin’ mind during a press conference” post later this year. Having been coddled and protected like a star high school athelete, he’s a ticking time bomb. The real world is going to expose his hollow, feeble self sooner than later.
cannonball on January 2, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Another beta/omega story about Obama (and food — interesting, ongoing theme) was his stop-off at a Farmers Market in Plant City, Florida last summer/early fall when campaigning in Florida.
Obama wanted a “peach milkshake” and when he asked for one, the lady working the Farmers Market responded that it was the Strawberry Farmers Market and they had strawberry milkshakes, not peach ones. Obama then asked for a dozen or so strawberry milkshakes (for him and his enterouge).
So easily swayed.
S on January 2, 2009 at 4:00 PM
^^ “…entourage…” NOT “enterouge”.
S on January 2, 2009 at 4:01 PM
WAFFLES.
S on January 2, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Haha
Get used to it chumps 4 years of unanswered questions. The media managed to hold up under Clintons evasions, they’ll make it thorugh Obama’s dodges.
Theworldisnotenough on January 2, 2009 at 4:09 PM
The worse BHO treats the press, the more they love him. That’s how it is with leftist morons who worship people like Joseph Stalin, and worked so hard to bring the US one, as our new Precedent.
progressoverpeace on January 2, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Lego my Eggo… and let me eat it!
upinak on January 2, 2009 at 4:11 PM
The media is too busy doing what Kathy Griffin suggested to the heckler.
If it were GWB, you’d never stop hearing from the MSM:
Come See the Violence Inheriting the System
Kini on January 2, 2009 at 4:18 PM
You can’t misquote a guy when he refuses to answer your questions and all other remarks are prepared by his handlers and focus group tested.
thomasaur on January 2, 2009 at 4:19 PM
As long as Helen Thomas sets the tongue-bath tone of adulation during the pressers, THE ONE will be fine. It’s the reat of the nation that I worry about.
It is so obvious that Obama is not only above his pay grade but above his level of readiness or competence.
onlineanalyst on January 2, 2009 at 4:23 PM
The emperor has no clothes…but they (MSM) like him that way. He’s uber cool, dontchyaknow…
Wyznowski on January 2, 2009 at 4:24 PM
And it better be real maple syrup, because he is the President Elect Goddamnit!
Mr. Joe on January 2, 2009 at 4:24 PM
SKYNYRD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hahahaha, now their going to call us racist for putting Obama’s problems in a video that has a song by a band that played in front of a Confederate flag.
eski502 on January 2, 2009 at 4:37 PM
“S on January 2, 2009 at 3:56 PM”
I had to get a farecard today to use the Metro and his mug was printed on it. It’s beyond ridiculous.
Dubn8tr on January 2, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Wyznowski on January 2, 2009 at 4:24 PM
And when the emperor literally shows up without clothes – or at least a shirt – all the MSM can do is ooh and ahh at his six-pack.
I think Zerobama’s picture should be in the dictionary next to the definition of “narcissistic douche” (it’s an unabridged dictionary).
knivek on January 2, 2009 at 4:40 PM
It’s still hard to believe that the MSM guaranteed that this putz is going to be the next POTUS…
RocketmanBob on January 2, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Waffle, indeed. There’ll be plenty of that in a few weeks once the celebrity part of the job is over.
Venusian Visitor on January 2, 2009 at 5:37 PM
This reminds me of that MASH episode when Hawkeye and Trapper stirred things up with that General about getting an incubator.
General: “This is a press conference! The last thing I want to do is answer a lot of questions!”
Who’d of thought that that segment of that episode would be analogous of our future liberal POTUS?!
I’m sure they didn’t write it with that intent.;)
Sterling Holobyte on January 2, 2009 at 5:45 PM
If someone lends the media a nut they may qualify for beta male lites.
David in ATL on January 2, 2009 at 5:59 PM
I just got back from DC his face is everywhere.
Theworldisnotenough on January 2, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Ugh. Did Change.Gov put them up, do you think? For someone who wants to be alone, he sure doesn’t want us to forget him.
I barely stayed awake for the ball drop in Times Square, but I did see ubiquitous red, white & blue O shaped logos everywhere. I couldn’t figure out if they were for Pepsi or Obama.
Buy Danish on January 2, 2009 at 6:19 PM
The difference between a tingle up the leg and a stream down the leg is a thin line.
drjohn on January 2, 2009 at 6:21 PM
If people haven’t noticed his arrogance by now, I doubt they’ll ever notice. Anyone notice how he answers the questions of reporters? As he did during the debates, he says things like, “See, I know what you’re trying to do by asking such a question. You’re trying to get me to say… But I won’t. [Stump speech follows]. Hope… Change… You must not agree with such principles if you don’t believe in me.” Sadly, no one in the media calls him on it.
Send_Me on January 2, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Sometimes, the next best place to be after the first is the last.
Sometimes, its better to be the last.
I dislike thinking of Obama as Omega–it’s a bit ominous, and I personally like Omega better than Alpha.
Count to 10 on January 2, 2009 at 7:57 PM
The press has become a mostly eunuchs… The saddest part (and at the same time the funniest) is that they did it to themselves.
RalphyBoy on January 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM
I’ve never heard of a delta male but gamma aren’t wimpy. They’re individuals with alpha male characteristics but no interest in the social order.
Darth Executor on January 2, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Eff Obama, eff the media, eff every effing Democrat that slithers out from under his effing rock. Effing traitors, effing hypocrits, and effing crooks.
drunyan8315 on January 3, 2009 at 12:09 AM
And yet.. y’all wish Bush had treated the media like that 90% of the time..
Reaps on January 3, 2009 at 1:13 AM
I will say this. He treats the media with the respect they deserve.
For years I’ve wondered why leaders don’t regularly snub the media elite calling them on their obvious biases,
“Well (insert “reporter” name here). Given your obvious political bias I can see why you would ask a question like that and in such a disrespectful manner as well. But I don’t respond to someone with an obvious agenda or your lack of courtesy. Next time as a question that is designed to get information that informs your viewers and ask your questions in a polite and respectful manner. Next.”
Seriously. Why do Conservative politician why do they tolerate these twits? They are so obviously scared of the media. It is pathetic. Here is the answer Conservative politicians should be giving reporters 70% plus of the time:
“That’s a good question which is why I’ve already posted an answer to it on my youtube channel. You did your research and watched my youtube channel before coming to this press conference didn’t you? Well, I’m not going to repeat myself. Someone on my staff will email you the youtube link that answers that question. Go do your research. Then come back with some good questions that haven’t already been answered. Next.”
Politicians that have even one Conservative bone in their body suck and sales and marketing. Need proof? What party is the minority in the House and Senate? What party has the presidency?
I don’t have much use for Obama but I give credit where it is due. He handles the press with the respect they deserve. Good for him.
watson007 on January 3, 2009 at 9:50 AM
When you see the following headline;
“Hell freezes over!”
oldleprechaun on January 3, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Welcome to the Affirmative Action presidency.
He’s going to get away with this, and everything else that will drive us nuts.
rockmom on January 3, 2009 at 11:38 AM
I can’t take more than about 30 seconds of the O’Bummer’s melodious and messianic voice blowing smoke and not answering questions.
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The MSM SMOOCHING A** KISSING drives me nuts and I have to change channels to watch Sponge Bob Square Pants instead–the Crab makes more sense than Obama!
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John Bibb
rocketman on January 3, 2009 at 1:42 PM
So you’re personally going to be following, personally, those following already.
The reason there are ALPHA males is because there are too many Omegas and Betas and SOMEone has to be decisive. You won’t, personally, get that from any Omegas or Betas.
Meaning, the Omegas are not the ones to trust when you, personally, need to trust someone and you, personally, can’t decide or assert yourself. Personally, that is.
SERIOUSLY, I think Alphas result because there are just enough individuals among most species who don’t expect to be told what to do and who just do what needs to be done when/as it comes up. Everyone else then tends to follow those individuals.
There’s nothing “right” or “wrong” about following or leading — Alpha versus Omega and the Betas — and I didn’t intend to set up some competitive “I like the loser guys” discussion, but, the point is, among all mammals and most fish and insects, some individual males just act with greater adventure than others, and, there are less of them than there are those who don’t, so, the ones who are less adventurous tend to follow along after the few who are more adventurous. I prefer the adventurous.
S on January 3, 2009 at 4:57 PM
And I don’t PREFER to “think of Obama” “that way” (as the Omega) either, but, oftentimes thinking about reality can be intimidating, which is an indication of the Omega, not the Alpha. It takes courage and an adventurous mind to confront the truth, more often than not.
And that’s what tends to separate the leaders from the followers, in other words. It’s MORE EFFICIENT (and thus, benefits one’s survival as also those who depend on the one) to just confront a harsh reality and contend with it than to avoid doing both. Obama’s not an Alpha male, face the reality, be efficient about it, don’t waste any more time with what you don’t “prefer” to “think” and face what is instead. Saves time.
S on January 3, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Think back to that fictional scene in PLANET OF THE APES, where the three surviving astronauts are in their little inflated rowboat on that inland lake just after crashlanding there.
The ALPHA male (performed by Charlton Heston) contends with the one Beta male and the other Omega male and after the two latter males moan and get misty a bit, Alpha Heston says, “so now there’s no going back, we’re here to stay, and everyone who you ever knew is dead and buried. It’s all dust.”
He’s just coming to grips faster with reality than the other two, and thus, is more likely to survive, all things being equal. Notice who everyone runs after, also, throughout the rest of the film.
S on January 3, 2009 at 5:04 PM
This is from the blog by the same name “Can’t I just finish my Waffle”
http://bellalu0.wordpress.com/2009/01/02/senate-ready-to-block-burris-at-the-door/
Dr Evil on January 3, 2009 at 7:56 PM
That eggo thing goes through my mind every time I hear the name Blago. (with obama saying Leggo My Blago)
bullseye on January 3, 2009 at 11:30 PM