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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Anonymous witnesses report the helicopter chanting, “Kill him,”* as it headbutted President Obama.
*Disclaimer for lib-tards: No, I’m not suggesting anyone hurt Obama, you idiots. Though the helicopter might’ve, it seems kind of aggressive.
R. Waher on February 9, 2009 at 4:41 PM
It was a boneheaded move…
TexasDan on February 9, 2009 at 4:50 PM
i can’t decide between
Live, From New York, It’s Saturday Niiight!
or
Oh, I could have had a V-8!
DrW on February 9, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Marine 1 crew transferred to Gitmo. Marine 1 scrapped.
davod on February 9, 2009 at 4:57 PM
[ In Dana Carvey's Church Lady voice:
Little Barak Obama . . . my, my, my. Bumped his head.
Innocent little accident . . .
or, . . . Grim Spectre?
You be the judge.
Doc Rochester on February 9, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Don’t Worry Guys, I Do Not Have Brains; So This Head Smack Did Not Hurt”
Branch Rickey on February 9, 2009 at 4:59 PM
I’m sure Jon Stewart will blame Dick Cheney for it.
Speedwagon82 on February 9, 2009 at 5:03 PM
People do it all the time when getting tossed into the back seat of Crown Victorias.
IlikedAUH2O on February 9, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Here’s your sign.
Vizzini on February 9, 2009 at 5:07 PM
“It didn’t hurt”…
right2bright on February 9, 2009 at 5:09 PM
I fell for the Lorne Michaels job, not the “respect of your Hot Air peers.”
Valiant on February 9, 2009 at 5:15 PM
And the winner is:
Buford Gooch on February 9, 2009 at 5:15 PM
Uh, do we have a Presidential dent remover or something? And turn up the damn heat, I’m from Hawaii, damn it!
GoodSamaritan on February 9, 2009 at 5:18 PM
It’s Bush’s fault!
-Dave
Dave R. on February 9, 2009 at 5:19 PM
I thought the door would be higher once the tires were properly inflated!
DOH!
jdsmith0021 on February 9, 2009 at 5:20 PM
my vote!
Branch Rickey on February 9, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Dude we can fix it, my dad’s got an awesome set of tools
phreshone on February 9, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Obama’s Disciples:
Tzetzes on February 9, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Typical white helicopter.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 9, 2009 at 5:30 PM
The libtard sites like DU actually used to fundraise putting a picture of Bush that could be punched.
Speedwagon82 on February 9, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Trade you Ford moments Mr.Morrissey. Caption Quote “What we call evil is simply ignorance bumping its head in the dark.” – Henry Ford ”
canditaylor68 on February 9, 2009 at 5:35 PM
“What is love?
Baby don’t hurt me.
Baby don’t hurt me no…
…OUCH!”
MoCoM on February 9, 2009 at 5:36 PM
At least Bush knew when to duck.
NavyWife on February 9, 2009 at 5:36 PM
“I may have just bonked my head, but at least I didn’t invade the wrong country!”
Vernon Hardapple on February 9, 2009 at 5:36 PM
After months of endless, non-sensical rhetoric accompanied by outlandish promises he couldn’t keep, the young Prince realized his arrogance when his head could no longer fit through the doorway.
NOT!
Glenn Jericho on February 9, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Because watching him get whacked in the head stimulates my package, I came up with more than one headline:
.
“Tool hits Marine One”
.
“Obama says, ‘Michelle hits harder…’”
.
“That’s one way to Stimulate ‘the Package’!”
.
“Thanks, I needed that…”
NightmareOnKStreet on February 9, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Obama: Hey I though we did away with the goddamn glass ceiling!
Dave Rywall on February 9, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Marine One Withdraws Nomination as Presidential Helicopter Over Swirling Insufficient Headroom Allegations….
…Although Qualified to be a Helicopter, Does Not Want to Distract the President From His Important Work…
President: “This is Not the Marine One I Thought I Knew…”
diler on February 9, 2009 at 5:41 PM
President-in-Training
LEBA on February 9, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Stupid F–K.
Simple as that.
sherry on February 9, 2009 at 5:45 PM
.
I think we have a winner!
NightmareOnKStreet on February 9, 2009 at 5:45 PM
“Dammit! I dented my halo!”
outOfElement on February 9, 2009 at 5:47 PM
“President stops short in accompaniment to ‘Wheels on the Bus’ theme song.”
Mark30339 on February 9, 2009 at 5:47 PM
or
PresiDent-in-Training
LEBA on February 9, 2009 at 5:52 PM
PILOT: “Mr. President, in light of recent events involving birds and aviation, would you please tuck in your ears?”
OBAMA: “HEY! I’m very sensitive about my ea–OUCH!”
Black Adam on February 9, 2009 at 5:56 PM
God says to Obama “Stop with the stimulus package, will ya?” smack.
momof2 on February 9, 2009 at 5:58 PM
apply directly to the forehead apply directly to the forehead apply directly to the forehead apply directly to the forehead
lexa on February 9, 2009 at 6:01 PM
At least he found the door. He’s getting better.
Ronnie on February 9, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Careful with the God-talk here on Hot Air.
The rule here basically is “give me my tax cuts and make Ronald Reagan magically reappear.”
Outside that, it’s pretty much: zip it.
Enlightened.
jeff_from_mpls on February 9, 2009 at 6:01 PM
You win.
Maxx on February 9, 2009 at 6:02 PM
“Allah damn it!”
Ronnie on February 9, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Was that suppose to be funny?
Because its not true, not even in the slightest.
Maxx on February 9, 2009 at 6:06 PM
“Republican helicopter violently assaults President Obama.”
What does the winner get?
Darth Executor on February 9, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Yes it is, though it depends on whether your comment appears when the atheist
libertariananarchists are on. When the 3 leg stool conservatives are on it’s no problem.Darth Executor on February 9, 2009 at 6:08 PM
“lessons on getting hit on the head through this door” –Monty Python, paraphrased.
kirkill on February 9, 2009 at 6:10 PM
“This is NOT the Helicopter I knew…”
“Enough!”
“We will not apologize for our way of… DOH!”
“Copter? Damn near killed ‘er!”
cannonball on February 9, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Dam, why did I pay my taxes?
fryclint on February 9, 2009 at 6:10 PM
“Note to self… continue defunding military, especially these absurdly short helicopters.”
cannonball on February 9, 2009 at 6:11 PM
“That’s a door? I thought it was a window! Crap, I can never get this right…”
jbh45 on February 9, 2009 at 6:11 PM
I’m Gonna Have Bill Ayres BLOW THIS HOLE Bigger
originalpechanga on February 9, 2009 at 6:15 PM
“Pronto, order me up a ‘stretch’ Marine One”
Otherwise, Cwak, Cwak’s ‘typical white helicopter’ wins.
marybel on February 9, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Marine One budget axed; cuts include smaller door
redfoxbluestate on February 9, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Wonder what’s in the folder? Doodles of rainbows and unicorns, maybe.
It would be funny if it was this generic folder stuffed with empty pages of paper that Presidents have been carrying to and from the helicopter for decades. Nothing in it. Just one of those secret props they carry to look like they’re busy. They stash it away in a compartment next to the door as they enter the helicopter, and when they land back at the White House, pick it up, carry it back in again and throw it on a stand next to the door.
JellyToast on February 9, 2009 at 6:24 PM
we must have a million hours of film, with nothing but presidents walking from point A to point B, to get on that chopper.
Why is that? Why do we need to see this?
cabbageheat on February 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM
“Oops, there goes another rubber tree plant…”
onlineanalyst on February 9, 2009 at 6:37 PM
It’s not true for Ed’s posts and threads, which are fantastic.
The rest of Hot Air?
Gah.
jeff_from_mpls on February 9, 2009 at 6:39 PM
I did that on purpose.
Hucklebuck on February 9, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Memo to self: All government issue helicopters need NERF material doorways. Yeah….yeah…that’s the ticket…stimulate the economy…providing much needed work at the NERF factory…..
Teacher in Tejas on February 9, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Oh come on…. I’ve never seen anyone admonished by anyone for talking about God.
Maxx on February 9, 2009 at 6:50 PM
If ya gonna have a write a Caption, how bout using this picture?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=315×140367
A couple of Captions come to mind like
“Hey Reverend Al, I found all that weight you lost!”
“Perhaps he is REALLY full of IT!”
“Manbra new spokesman?”
“Olbermann is on a mission! To protect Gitmo inmates from possible vial treatment, Keith is eating ALL pork on the East coast!”
DSchoen on February 9, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Where there is no sense, there is no pain.
AngryHank on February 9, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Obama: I feel like a moron
Secret Service: Watch you head there, Sir. Duck or you will hit the top of the door.
notagool on February 9, 2009 at 7:21 PM
You’re right, I just realized this was one of Ed’s posts, I thought it was Allah. My comment was misdirected.
If it were Allah, you have to admit he brings up religious topics merely to laugh at religion.
jeff_from_mpls on February 9, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Is Mecca thataway?
unclesmrgol on February 9, 2009 at 7:27 PM
“Ouch, my motherf*cking head!”
blatantblue on February 9, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Hey, watch the presi dent!
Entelechy on February 9, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Duck or Grouse!
Tyro Doofus screws up again.
profitsbeard on February 9, 2009 at 7:37 PM
“Obama sparks wild new craze. Emergency rooms across the country reporting ‘head-bump’ epidemic.”
mike_NC9 on February 9, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Baby talk, baby talk, it’s a wonder you can walk….
Does the big ole strong President have a wittle boo-boo? Let Mommy see…Mommy will kiss it betteh…
ladyingray on February 9, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Walking and Ducking.
Multi-tasking, not exactly his “Forte” in life?
DSchoen on February 9, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Obambi was heard to mutter:
Now I’ve got a real blackberry!
profitsbeard on February 9, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Thats not the helicopter door I know
Paco on February 9, 2009 at 8:10 PM
It’s Bushe’s Falt !
Capt-Dax on February 9, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Here’s your sign.
Vizzini on February 9, 2009 at 5:07 PM
That was sooooooooo MONEY!
jdsmith0021 on February 9, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Dang! Now the left ear’s going to swell bigger than it already is. Hope Doud doesn’t notice.
wepeople on February 9, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Looks like he went out for that beer with Hannity after all.
Uncle Pinky on February 9, 2009 at 8:34 PM
New stencil placed on Marine One door reads;
Caution- DO NOT ENTER IF YOU ARE IN OVER YOUR HEAD
katy on February 9, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Clone of Jango Fett.
hadsil on February 9, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Marines 1, Obama zip
GarandFan on February 9, 2009 at 8:39 PM
President Obama’s favorite Thriller spin move is apparently not a Kool way to embark Marine One.
T J Green on February 9, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Hell…I hit my head harder getting into my V-berth…
Wait… maybe that’s why…never mind…;)
jerrytbg on February 9, 2009 at 8:43 PM
“That flag has got to go…. ” BOINK!
Hog Wild on February 9, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Le
PetitGrand PrinceEntelechy on February 9, 2009 at 8:51 PM
“He draws the foul!”
shooten on February 9, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Low bridge, everybody down
Low bridge for we’re coming to a town
And you’ll always know your neighbor
And you’ll always know your pal
If you’ve ever navigated on the – BANG – oof – dang!
ericdijon on February 9, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Allah knows we love to debate religion and evolution because those posts get lots of comments. So it works out, we get entertainment and he gets traffic. It’s all good.
Maxx on February 9, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Obama has a run-in with an unpatriotic doorway.
29Victor on February 9, 2009 at 9:26 PM
I still can’t believe this imbecile is really in charge.
It’s like the worst dream, evah
ToddonCapeCod on February 9, 2009 at 9:29 PM
I was hoping for more of a bump on da head.
SouthernGent on February 9, 2009 at 9:34 PM
“Marine 1″ you are FIRED!
custer on February 9, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Damn door got in my way. Must be a Republican.
raybaron on February 9, 2009 at 9:54 PM
“Presi-Dented”
geckomon on February 9, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Har! Classic!
geckomon on February 9, 2009 at 10:20 PM
The One bows to no one and nothing.
Did the noise of impact have a hollow sound?
KW64 on February 9, 2009 at 10:29 PM
LOL
pannw on February 9, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Seven Percent Solution on February 9, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Ten bucks there is a neoprene pad glue to Marine One during her next appearance.
Then again, Barry is a Democrap, so the neoprene will probably be glued to his head.
Limerick on February 9, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I felt queasy when I saw him salute! What a fake ass mofo.
SouthernGent on February 10, 2009 at 12:38 AM
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