Caption Contest: Obama’s Gerald Ford moment
posted at 2:50 pm on February 9, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
When Gerald Ford got caught in a clumsy moment, it practically made Chevy Chase’s career on Saturday Night Live. Tom Maguire wonders whether this moment will produce the same result now:
President Barack Obama waves and learns the door on Marine One is much shorter than he is, and bumps his head slightly, Monday, Feb 9, 2009 …
Somehow I doubt that The One will get anywhere near the ridicule that Ford received for his stumbles, even if we see more of these in Obama’s future. I’d guess that Obama would handle any ribbing he’d get over this with the good-natured, self-deprecating humor that he’s displayed in the past on everything but his politics, where he tends to get thin-skinned rather quickly.
We can help Obama get a few laughs by creating our own caption for the image. The prize for this contest? The respect of your Hot Air peers, plus the potential of getting hired by SNL’s Lorne Michaels to write some of the skits they’ll run after this.
Oh, come now … you didn’t fall for that, did you?
Update (AP): A golden moment.
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It’s the Barry Hill Show!
Jim Treacher on February 9, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Doh!
Mark30339 on February 9, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Helicopter: Debt ceiling
Obama: Obama
lorien1973 on February 9, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Live From New York, it is Commrade Obama!!!!!!
SDarchitect on February 9, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Alternatively, how many people who post this video will get audited by the IRS?
Vashta.Nerada on February 9, 2009 at 2:53 PM
“That’s not the doorway I thought I knew.”
flipflop on February 9, 2009 at 2:53 PM
It just proves Obama is one of us. He did it on purpose.
Canerican on February 9, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Bush did this a few years back and it was on the daily show for a week straight. I wonder if the Messiah will get the same treatment?
nazo311 on February 9, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Barry bumps unused portion of his anatomy.
Vashta.Nerada on February 9, 2009 at 2:55 PM
President Obama helps remove the partition so his mother-in-law and Joe Biden can get out.
JiangxiDad on February 9, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Slow day, Ed?
factoid on February 9, 2009 at 2:55 PM
A bump on his head is worth two by a Bush.
misslizzi on February 9, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Ha. You get my vote for best caption.
Weight of Glory on February 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM
“If the porkulus fails, just say you hit your head”.
/Axelrod.
Key West Reader on February 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM
President Obama, being much taller than former President Bush, learns that Bush lowered the top of Marine One’ door before leaving office.
tommylotto on February 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Yes, it is. Though as others have pointed out, this actually was considered news when it happened to Bush and Ford.
Esthier on February 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM
President Obama thoughtfully ashes his cigarette before heading aboard Marine One.
Christien on February 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM
“Every time a President bumps his head, the debt goes up by one trillion dollars”
BobMbx on February 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM
WE NEED NEW, UNION-BUILT HELICOPTERS!!!
Sugar Land on February 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM
It was a bad idea to stop wearing his helmet when he ran for office.
trubble on February 9, 2009 at 2:57 PM
President Obama trying to hail a cab as he reaches back for his umbrella.
JiangxiDad on February 9, 2009 at 2:58 PM
This aircraft is NOT big enough for the great and powerful Obama. Must been built by some typical white person.
Key West Reader on February 9, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Ron Paul never would have done that! hahaha
kirkill on February 9, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Nah, it’s more likely that the helo manufacturer/USMC will be sued for a defective/dangerous product. After all, I don’t see a warning sticker that says,
“Don’t bump your head here, Moron!”
BobMbx on February 9, 2009 at 2:58 PM
So when does Sikorski get audited?
Bishop on February 9, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Obama re-writes Stimulus package to include $2 Billion on Helicoptor Door Expansion….says will create 300,000 jobs.
LeaningRt. on February 9, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Counting the days until Obama is freed from his responsibilities:
http://www.countdown2zero.com/68e21
Kralizec on February 9, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Klutzy messiah, drone?
Jim Treacher on February 9, 2009 at 2:59 PM
“Heads I win, tails you lose”
Ordinary1 on February 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Common sense – apply directly to the forehead.
Vashta.Nerada on February 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM
- Try to walk through White House window. Check!
- Hit head on Marine One. Check!
- Use that quaint water fountain next to the toilet. Coming Soon?
WashJeff on February 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM
) Obama attempts to demonstrate that he is head and shoulders above the presidency.
2) Obama’s ear gets in the way of Marine One door….
3) Marine One pilot gags as he thinks “Boss… zee plane … plane…”
4) Marine One pilot chuckles as he starts closing the doorway just a few seconds early …
BigD on February 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM
President Obama Signals Markets, Makes Bear Claw Sign on Side of Marine One.
Christien on February 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM
President Obama lightening the load by removing metal panels in anticipation of his wife joining him.
JiangxiDad on February 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM
“You need to pass my stimulus like I need a hole in the head”
Ordinary1 on February 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM
“Yo, Barack.. git yo raggity azz in heah”
Michelle.
Key West Reader on February 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM
“Fasten your seat belts. It’s gonna be a bumpy ride”
Ordinary1 on February 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Lastest Will.i.am tribute song: “My Bumps”.
Pasalubong on February 9, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Obama’s lofty idealism meets lowered expectations, with predictable results.
notta_dhimmi on February 9, 2009 at 3:01 PM
You’ve got my vote!
backwoods conservative on February 9, 2009 at 3:01 PM
tommylotto sort of took mine…
Obama: D@m# Bush for making this door lower. This guy isn’t even President anymore and he’s still screwing up the country.
MobileVideoEngineer on February 9, 2009 at 3:02 PM
“It’s a right-wing conspiracy.”
Sweetness0726 on February 9, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Mind the GDP.
Christien on February 9, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Or
“It’s Bush’s fault.”
Sweetness0726 on February 9, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs was quick to point out that this does represent progress, as Obama is seen entering the helicopter via the door and not the window, by which he recently attempted to enter his own office.
World B. Free on February 9, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Everyone here is so funny!
Firebird on February 9, 2009 at 3:03 PM
“The helicopter door I saw yesterday was not the door that I walked through twenty years ago.”
You-Eh-Vee on February 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Nice.
Esthier on February 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Is this why they call Marines jarheads?
unclesmrgol on February 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM
President Obama pushing illegal Aunt Zaitungo backwards when realizing photographers are present.
JiangxiDad on February 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM
I was just looking for that, found this video where it made #3 on Obama worshipper David Lettermans top ten list of George Bush moments. For some reason, i doubt Obamas head bump will ever make it onto Daves show.
clearbluesky on February 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM
“See? I take my head out of my ass for ten seconds, and THIS is what happens!”
Master Shake on February 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM
The One has become self-conscious and unaware of his surroundings. Maybe Chevy Chase can ressurrect his career by mocking this messiah.
billypaintbrush on February 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM
and then reality hit Barry upside the head . . .
Just like it soon will the pathetic rubes who voted for this unqualified, unaccomplished snake oil salesman.
NoDonkey on February 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM
answer: no.
Phoenician on February 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM
An illustration of Obamanomics meeting the choppers “debt ceiling”.
catmman on February 9, 2009 at 3:05 PM
This is a bit ot, but I had to share this:
http://warner.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/05/sometimes-a-president-is-just-a-president/
Pulchritudinous Patriot on February 9, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Thats what you get Barry for dissing the Marine band.
Elric66 on February 9, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Obama bumped his head though he saw and ducked in advance.
Obama has no short term memory.
Is he attempting to “quit smoking” by substituting pot for tobacco? Obama is simply unable to plot a safe course from point A to point B. I was surprised he didn’t ask the fire truck for a lift. At least he had the foresight to have the medics ready, knowing he’d hurt himself somehow.
maverick muse on February 9, 2009 at 3:06 PM
NYT Opinion: Marine One is RACIST1
BohicaTwentyTwo on February 9, 2009 at 3:07 PM
Why can’t I get the damn linking thing down?
http://warner.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/05/sometimes-a-president-is-just-a-president/
Pulchritudinous Patriot on February 9, 2009 at 3:07 PM
youmustbethisawesometogoonthisride
Christien on February 9, 2009 at 3:07 PM
What’s he carrying, a copy of Das Kapital for the trip?
OhEssYouCowboys on February 9, 2009 at 3:07 PM
That dang halo gets in the way sometimes.
Brat on February 9, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Oh, c’mon this is just a distraction from the business of the people.
/sarc
obladioblada on February 9, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Marine One pilot: “Michael Dukakis was smart enough to wear a helmet.”
CyberCipher on February 9, 2009 at 3:08 PM
time to refresh those memoir memories?
Phoenician on February 9, 2009 at 3:09 PM
He was baptizing it.
Talon on February 9, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Obama is in over his head!
artist on February 9, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Should have turned right…..Stupid left turners…LOL
rich801 on February 9, 2009 at 3:11 PM
O say does that Star Spangled “Bammer” yet wave …..
BigD on February 9, 2009 at 3:11 PM
Note to self: from now on, open door, insert ears.
Yoop on February 9, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Guys, guys, give the President a break, will you? I don’t think Michelle O is truly enjoying all of these….
Think of what President O has to face when he finishes his work after going home at night.
Sir Napsalot on February 9, 2009 at 3:12 PM
“Damn, I’m Commander-in-Chief. Do I get a purple heart?”
Yoop on February 9, 2009 at 3:13 PM
A little off-topic, but it took congressional action a year or so ago to authorize veterans and retired military to use the hand salute when the flag is presented or the national anthem is being played. Obama is neither. Where does he get off saluting the Marine at the bottom of the stairs to Marine One? And don’t tell me he’s the commander-in-chief. He has never even come close to military service. I doubt, given his background, that he was even a Cub Scout.
Longhorn Six on February 9, 2009 at 3:14 PM
“Media echo chamber gets bad rap”
Ordinary1 on February 9, 2009 at 3:14 PM
I’m surprised to see Obama taking a helicopter. I thought he could fly all by himself.
Headline: Superman Grounded – Forced to fly business class.
KarlF on February 9, 2009 at 3:14 PM
“Eh…no problem. The MSM will issue me some goose egg offsets.”
csdeven on February 9, 2009 at 3:14 PM
The Messiah is amazed that helicopter door doesn’t part for Him.
rbj on February 9, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Ha! I can see the headlines following that decision now:
Obama cancels trip after propeller spins off top of new Union built Marine One
Union Workers claim problems should be repaired before the end of next President’s second term
Zetterson on February 9, 2009 at 3:15 PM
“Rahm, make sure THAT never happened!”
Yoop on February 9, 2009 at 3:15 PM
“This is not the Marine One I used to know.”
portlandon on February 9, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Congress Doubles Stimulus, Includes Get-Well Cards, Balloons, and Jell-O Pudding
Christien on February 9, 2009 at 3:15 PM
“This is just another reason why we need to cut our addiction to foreign oil”
PatriotPete on February 9, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Gee Rocky, Watch me pull a stimulus package out of my a_s!
jdsmith0021 on February 9, 2009 at 3:16 PM
To Pilot: “I think your tires need some air.”
Patrick S on February 9, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Obama’s next book title:
The Audacity of Ceilings
Zetterson on February 9, 2009 at 3:16 PM
“thunk…I could’a had a v-8″
PatriotPete on February 9, 2009 at 3:16 PM
‘One of my pea-brained servants leaves the door down and causes me to hit my head..yet if I were to have them killed, I’d be the one to go to jail. There is no justice for the black man in America.’
austinnelly on February 9, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Helicopter designed by George W Bush almost takes out Precedent Obama
darwin-t on February 9, 2009 at 3:16 PM
“Just practicing taking my lumps before I meet unconditionally with our enemies”
or
“I’m ok, it’s just one of the many lumps I’ve taken as POTUS in just three weeks…”
Liberty or Death on February 9, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Quick Marty, fire up the flux capacitor!
jdsmith0021 on February 9, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Apparently those huge ears don’t act like curb finders.
ihasurnominashun on February 9, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Yeah, why does President Tinkerbell need a helicopter. Believers, clap for Tinkerbell.
BHO Jonestown on February 9, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Even military equipment doesn’t like the new commander in chief.
Bishop on February 9, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Hahaha! Perfect.
Zetterson on February 9, 2009 at 3:19 PM
The Head Man Bumps His Head, Man.
/Reverend Lowery
Christien on February 9, 2009 at 3:19 PM
“Wanna Get Away?”
Bishop on February 9, 2009 at 3:19 PM
“Have that removed.”
-CPT Stillman
BohicaTwentyTwo on February 9, 2009 at 3:19 PM
No useful thoughts were shaken loose.
President attempts van Gogh method. Now hopes to fit on Mt. Rushmore.
viking01 on February 9, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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