Politico op-ed: Damn, our president is hip
posted at 6:36 pm on April 24, 2009 by Allahpundit
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There’s a germ of a good point here — The One’s cultural cachet does help him with voters, especially young ones, by proving he’s “in touch” — but it’s drizzled with so many gooey effusions and earnest exclamation points that I can only call it Morford-esque. Read it and tell me you don’t hear Phil Hartman doing the “Sassy” voice.
But watch him walk. Listen to him talk. See the body language, the expressions, the clothes. He’s got attitude, rhythm, a sense of humor, contemporary tastes.
This much is clear: Whether dealing with the Wall Street mess, shifting troops from Iraq to Afghanistan or fumbling to fill his Cabinet, Obama leans heavily on personal panache to push political policies. Truth be told, his style is rooted in something elusive and hard to define. Pure and simple, it’s hip…
He is green, open, athletic, tech-savvy, healthy. And his hip image certainly isn’t hurt by his wife, who is so obviously cool — setting trends (Sleeveless! Tending her own garden!), confidently mingling with superstars, gracing magazine covers coast to coast…
He could go professorial on the need for health care reform or describe the minutiae of Middle East politics. Still, he begged to bring his BlackBerry into the Oval Office, a signal that he intends to remain in touch with the 21st century. Very hip!…
Obama strutted onto Jay Leno’s stage and plopped down on the couch, making him the first sitting president to do that. He unveiled his March Madness basketball bracket from the Oval Office. And speaking of basketball, who missed the sight of POTUS dressed in all black, sitting courtside at a Bulls-Wizards game with a cup of beer and high-fiving a trash-talking fan? How hip was that?!
Don’t forget the handshake with Hollywood’s favorite dictator. Quite sassy indeed. Exit question: You know who I bet would find a lot of merit in this piece? Ahem.
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What a joke.
Firebird on April 24, 2009 at 6:41 PM
This is what the politico calls news?
We are so FUBARed
Defector01 on April 24, 2009 at 6:42 PM
If the GOP could coordinate election day with the introduction of a new Iphone,Ipod,Playstation 4 or Coldplay concert than Obamas Youth numbers would tank.
Nice use of Hartman. Miss him dearly.
portlandon on April 24, 2009 at 6:45 PM
I don’t get the “He has a sense of humor” thing. Really?!?
DaveS on April 24, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Does that mean that smoking is cool now?
rw on April 24, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Complicit in the destruction of America. Crooked scum.
marklmail on April 24, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Funny…my first guest was Sully.
The Ugly American on April 24, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Yeah, like, makin’ fun of retards and stuff.
/getalife
venividivici on April 24, 2009 at 6:48 PM
I lol’d. It’s very clear how “unhip” whoever wrote this is. To be frank, the word hip isn’t even used anymore.
Emily M. on April 24, 2009 at 6:48 PM
I’d rather have Forrest Gump as POTUS.
Limerick on April 24, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Politico plays to the hate mongering liberal lemming types. While not as extreme leftwing as the Huffington Post, but in the same range. This is just their “cup of tea”.
volsense on April 24, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Politico. Showing they are the journalistic equal of Huffpo and MSNBC.
Barry is nothing but a geek… All the cool and intellect of a RPI computer science major… Frankly just as tough to listen to as W. on his worst day…
phreshone on April 24, 2009 at 6:50 PM
He uses Twitter and works out! Why should anything else matter?
foucaultsvac on April 24, 2009 at 6:50 PM
“Damn it feels good to be a gangsta.”
nickj116 on April 24, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Zoolander.
Firebird on April 24, 2009 at 6:52 PM
I’ve not posted any comments at HA before, but this I have to comment on!
What a ridiculous load of bull. And
Very true. The word “hip” is decidedly NOT.
jtownsley on April 24, 2009 at 6:52 PM
On a good day.
venividivici on April 24, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Well, I think he’s very attractive to academic wannabes.
They, too, are vague.
AnninCA on April 24, 2009 at 6:53 PM
I have to say it feels vaguely racist to hear so much talk about our first black president being so hip, walking cool, and playing basketball.
MayBee on April 24, 2009 at 6:53 PM
That’s what they actually meant to title the article.
Branch Rickey on April 24, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Watch me throw up………….
Seven Percent Solution on April 24, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Sorry. But no one is cooler than MC Rove.
jencab on April 24, 2009 at 6:55 PM
uhh, uhh, erm, uhh
uhh, uhh, erm, uhh
uhh, uhh, erm, uhh
uhh, uhh, erm, uhh
Ya, I think I can dance to it.
innominatus on April 24, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Megatons please call Allahpundit and put Hotair readers out of our misery – please.
:p
Branch Rickey on April 24, 2009 at 6:56 PM
If trash talking is hip then we truly are a nation of cowards. Trash talking is the domain of those who attempt to compensate with their mouths what they lack in ability and courage.
jdkchem on April 24, 2009 at 6:56 PM
We badly need a hip replacement.
Dhuka on April 24, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Sounds like something a high-schooler would write about someone he has a man-crush on. Then again, most of the press acts this way…and so the US now picks it’s leaders on hip-ness. Which means no matter how much he screws the country over, he’s still hip.
AUINSC on April 24, 2009 at 6:56 PM
great obama isnt much of a leader but he is “cool”
I missed the memo on voting the “fonz” for Prez.
William Amos on April 24, 2009 at 6:57 PM
I’m only 27, but I don’t understand an America that judges a leader based on this stuff. If this superficial crap is what my fellow Americans want then …
Stickeehands on April 24, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Did someone say… Sassy?
JohnJ on April 24, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Why is there no puke bag included with that article?
GarandFan on April 24, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Taking care of your own garden is a trend? What the hell is this guy talking about?
Joe Caps on April 24, 2009 at 6:58 PM
When you have nothing of substance to offer and your first 100 days have been a failure fire up the propaganda machine so you can tell the world how hip you are.
jdkchem on April 24, 2009 at 6:59 PM
If you think Barry is hip dial 1-666-DuhBoss and text GQ.
If you dont think Barry is hip dial 1-666-Traitor and text your name and address.
Limerick on April 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Not only is it cool, but since the SCHIP expansion, its the patriotic thing to do. Ask Biden.
Joe Caps on April 24, 2009 at 7:01 PM
For people who cannot dress themselves, yes it is a trend.
jdkchem on April 24, 2009 at 7:02 PM
He’s “hip”?
Why not just say he’s Rad or Bodacious. Cowabunga.
Lehosh on April 24, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Light one up for the children!
jdkchem on April 24, 2009 at 7:03 PM
I may be getting old and out of touch.
It the word “hip” now another word for “clueless”?
kingsjester on April 24, 2009 at 7:03 PM
So you have had your account for at least months, never used it, and when you decide to use it you just quote somebody else and say you agree with that statement. That’s not very hip.
Just busting your chops…welcome aboard!
Joe Caps on April 24, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Exit answer: I need a shower – and blondie needs to change her party affiliation.
locomotivebreath1901 on April 24, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Kinda,but I do hear a LIAR,
ya,thats the ticket!!
canopfor on April 24, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Yep, it was Phil Hartman’s voice in my head the entire time reading it..
DaveC on April 24, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Oh yeah, it is like having a member of the Rat Pack in the White House.
This is so lame. ugga ugga him cool grunt grunt. me stupid.
Terrye on April 24, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Don’t forget…
Joe Caps on April 24, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Ghetto Chic. But, can he protect us.
HornetSting on April 24, 2009 at 7:08 PM
I mean what the hell, the man is the President of the United States, not a male model on the front of GQ.
Terrye on April 24, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Isn’t hipness like coolness?
If it needs to be pointed out, it isn’t?
DaveC on April 24, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Our very own “IT” girl.
Bishop on April 24, 2009 at 7:08 PM
I read the entire piece … I died a little inside
Stickeehands on April 24, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Sorry, my bad.
DaveC on April 24, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Oh snap! He’s destroying my country but he’s hip doing it!
I can live with that!
darwin on April 24, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Yeah well, what happens to Obama when the next big thing comes along?
Terrye on April 24, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Politico’s op-ed on Obama just removes all doubt that journalistic integrity is dead. He is making friends, but they all want a piece of the pie in order to like him back. His total lack of understanding the concept of patriotism will bring disdain on our country.
volsense on April 24, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Yes, the constant of the universe. The Marxist yearning to return to an agrarian society.
phreshone on April 24, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Wow. You are brave. I couldn’t bring myself to do it. My doctor advised against it.
Joe Caps on April 24, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Is this the same suave, debonair guy who bumped his head on the hatchway while entering Marine One and looked like Pee Wee Herman while riding his bike?
Yah, Obowa just screams sophistication and coolness.
Bishop on April 24, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Hey, I take care of my own garden and no one accused me of being hip.
I will be honest, I think Obama is an embarrassment.
Terrye on April 24, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Yes, also eating Spam. Barry does that when he’s on vacation in the state he claims to have been born in.
Del Dolemonte on April 24, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Ugh. He’s not hip, cool, fly, da bomb diggity, rad, or even in the words of Pearl from SpongeBob, coral. Or, as Mr. Krabs says it, core-al. :)
I can think of other, more appropriate adjectives, but I also prefer to keep my account here. I don’t want a trendy leader, I want someone who takes charge, stands up for our country, and can utter a damn sentence without the use of technology. I know, I know, too much to ask for.
Anna on April 24, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Obama is like soooooooooooooooooooo every mans man!
He prances across the planet,in a mezmorizing trance
that leaves rose pedals,and lilac at the feet of who
ever he meets,are passes!!
He’s Gods gift,that just keeps on giving,and giving,
dressed by the Angles,and a slick attitude of the devil!!
The Light radiates around Hopey,the birds sing,and the
animals walk right up to him,and……….(Snark!)
canopfor on April 24, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Druther have an Adult.
If I wanted “hip,” I would’ve written in Rosanne Roseannadanna.
franksalterego on April 24, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Correct on all counts. And thanks!
Next time I’ll try to be less “un-hip” and come up with my own comment. But even at just 27, I’m afraid I’ll never be as “hip” as POTUS. Shame on me.
jtownsley on April 24, 2009 at 7:15 PM
SuperFly?
canopfor on April 24, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Don’t forget the window incident! Those darn door-like windows will getcha every time!
Joe Caps on April 24, 2009 at 7:15 PM
guy is most media-invented crock of shit ever.
gsherin on April 24, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Cut the sleeves off your shirt and try again.
Joe Caps on April 24, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Did you really? Wow, you must have a cast iron stomach….
Branch Rickey on April 24, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Dude, I’m 26, and I’ll be the first to admit I’m a dowdy housewife. So take comfort in being more “hip” than someone younger than you. :)
Anna on April 24, 2009 at 7:18 PM
I’m younger than Obama and female and thank God not “hip”–nor do I want to be. It conotes a slickness, a subterfuge, a slyness that I can’t possess as an honest person.
Did a guy write this crap? Is EVERYONE gay? Somehow I think you could describe Satan the same way….
Haunches on April 24, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Thanks, that makes me feel much better ;o)
jtownsley on April 24, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Sweet.
Anna on April 24, 2009 at 7:27 PM
I agree. He’s green alright.
Sapwolf on April 24, 2009 at 7:29 PM
The Precedent is not “in touch” with anything. He’s just black. A Precedent. That’s it.
progressoverpeace on April 24, 2009 at 7:30 PM
According to the left, everyone may as well be!
You’re probably right on that one!
jtownsley on April 24, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Do they not see the giant ears? Do they not see Michelle’s face? Do they not hear the um,er, um? Do they not see him f-ing up the country? Yes, he plopped down on Jay Leno’s couch, then insulted the retarded. The Kool-aid must make you blind too.
Haunches on April 24, 2009 at 7:30 PM
I like waffles too; I had no idea that I’m the ultimate hipster.
Someone needs to add Barry to this site:
http://lookatthisfuckinghipster.tumblr.com/
Bishop on April 24, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Great Scott!
All this hype,what about TOTUS!
canopfor on April 24, 2009 at 7:35 PM
The immature, juvenile, and childish way in which many “professional” writers and reporters are describing the President of the United States of America nowadays is absolutely appalling. This is the most powerful position in the world and these people are acting like drooling, giddy, giggling schoolgirls. His “golden pecs”, his “jaunty stride”, his “hipness”, et nauseum. It just goes on and on and on with no end in sight. I guess it’s easier for them than having to think and write about his divisiveness, his constant flip-flops, and his horrendous administrative choices of tax cheats and complete idiots (does the name Janet Napolitano ring a bell?). And let’s not forget his complete inability to say anything substantive without having Mr. Teleprompter close at hand.
I mean, “gag me with a spoon, ya know, dude??” These are truly embarrassing times for this great nation.
And you would think that someone pretentious enough as to add “The Third” to the end of his name would have a little more refinement than to pen such a vomit-inducing article as this.
And I really do believe he’s “Baracking” up this country…
Fuzzlenutter on April 24, 2009 at 7:36 PM
I like waffles too; I had no idea that I’m the ultimate hipster.
That’s right ladies, sophistication AND breakfast items 24/7; too bad for you that I’m married.
Bishop on April 24, 2009 at 7:36 PM
His coolness has tricked young voters into buying his snake oil. Another example of the dumbing down of our youth through government indoctrination (formerly know as public schools).
frizzbee on April 24, 2009 at 7:38 PM
TOTUS is cooler than POTUS. Slicker, more high tech, hipper, MORE RHYTHM, no butt-ugly wife, more contemporary tastes, a better sense of humor, its style is hard to define…
Haunches on April 24, 2009 at 7:41 PM
For the first time in history, a slavish devotion to trendiness is seen as an important attribute in a world leader. I doubt that Churchill spent much time worrying about whether he had “attitude, rhythm, a sense of humor, contemporary tastes.”
And anyway, how can anyone seriously argue that Michelle is cool? She’s overprivileged, ill-mannered, ungrateful and big-boned to boot. None of that adds up to cool in my book.
Cicero43 on April 24, 2009 at 7:42 PM
I’ve been working my butt off in the yard all day. I come back here with a nice relaxing glass of wine – and what do I find but all Obama – all the time. No matter how hard I try, I can’t find solace from this idgit. It’s been approx. 100 days for this a**hole and it feels like a lifetime with cancer. Can we Please stop with the fawning?! or acknowledging the fawning in the MSM?! I’ll sing this guy’s praises when he’s earned it and not a minute before.
KickandSwimMom on April 24, 2009 at 7:48 PM
I knew a man, Objangles, and he danced for me
In hip new deal shoes.
With short hair, a flashy shirt and hip pants,
The old hip new deal soft shoe.
He tap danced so high, tap danced so high, then he lightly touched down.
I met him in a ward in Chicago, I was
So down and out.
He looked to be the Messiah of the Age,
As he hip talked right out.
He hip talked of hope, he hip talked of change.
But then he laughed and just clicked heels instead.
Mister Objangles
Mister Objangles
Mister Objangles
Dance!
MB4 on April 24, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Knew as soon as I started reading it that it was written by a liberal female columnist, or a black male columnist.
Buford Gooch on April 24, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Allah; +100 for the Phil Hartman “SASSY!” reference! Haha.
baxtrice on April 24, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Allah himself is sorta sassy.
Haunches on April 24, 2009 at 7:56 PM
MB4 on April 24, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Now this is something I can sing – Thanks I enjoyed it!
KickandSwimMom on April 24, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Yeah. Pretty packaging (aka; lies) and moobs really make a good leader.
Tsk.
Spiritk9 on April 24, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Allah, ya gotta quit posting these Onion pieces.
What?
It wasn’t a joke?
I’m going to have to think seriously about increasing my alcohol intake.
hillbillyjim on April 24, 2009 at 8:16 PM
You are f-ing kidding me.
Is there even one straight “journalist” left in the world.
noblejones on April 24, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Ok. I see the Phil Hartman shtick but if Sylvester the cat said that, I’d need a rag to wipe it off.
ericdijon on April 24, 2009 at 8:28 PM
If we ever get this country back, the first thing we need to do is to take back the schools from the left, starting with kindergarten through college. Making sure that history & economics are not taught using text books written with a left wing agenda.
The early morning show Fox and Friends has been doing some weekly segments outing text books & their authors. This is a good start.
But we have our work cut out for us on the kool-aid drinkers. It’s apparent that this generation is more concerned with coolness & hipness than substance. Take away the smoke & mirrors and the emperor has no clothes.
We can’t let the next generation get any dumber or we will all be doomed.
redridinghood on April 24, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Like I said – he should be the President of BET rather than the USA.
poppieseeds on April 24, 2009 at 8:50 PM
SO hip that while the country suffers he is off at a basketball game in seats that cost hundreds or more. Of course dumbasses like our trolls think nothing of it. Damn the media and 60+ percent of America have gone insane.
Jamson64 on April 24, 2009 at 9:18 PM
That op-ed writer is overly excitable; women have been tending gardens since Eden. He will be positively beside himself if he learns that Mrs. Obama also participates in such obviously cool, trend-setting activities such as walking with one foot in front of the other or enjoying a nice piece of music.
I hear the voice of Officer Vic from Iowahawk’s Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition piece.
Threshing Flora on April 24, 2009 at 9:41 PM
America is going to be the coolest, hippest country to ever go down the toilet.
Star20 on April 24, 2009 at 9:55 PM
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