Video: Palin on “American Chopper”
posted at 3:25 pm on April 30, 2009 by Allahpundit
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A sneak preview of tonight’s show. Dilemma for the ‘Cuda: Play it safe by chitchatting with the guys in her office or hop aboard one of their hogs for a joyride that would thrill her base and give MSNBC material for hours of mockery? I think she made the right (if dull) choice. This is a curious selection for a cameo, actually, insofar as it’s aimed straight at working-class Palin fans instead of the sort of broader audience she’ll need to be viable nationally. Yet another hint that she’s not running in 2012? Maybe she just digs the show.
As of today she’s on Twitter, too, although not following any blogs — yet. Exit question: Do we need to talk about the bearskin rug? Its head appears to be roughly the size of her torso.
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btw, I wonder if she’ll still be as hot in 2012
RightWinged on April 30, 2009 at 4:56 PM
OH WHY did you HAVE to go there?
lunch is now untouchable!
upinak on April 30, 2009 at 4:56 PM
Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuda!!!!
Metro on April 30, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Sarah is Hawt!
misslizzi on April 30, 2009 at 4:57 PM
As a red blooded American I’ll tell you whats hot, any Lady that can get elected to office and stand one her values as an American. Not grovel at the feet of a saudi oil sheik, and suck face with a two bit South American dictator. I wish more Republican men in politics had her ability to stand up for America. We wouldn’t be in this perdiciment that we’re in with obumma.
Alex Martinez on April 30, 2009 at 5:03 PM
It’s a good move for Palin. From what I’ve read, American Chopper is a high rated cable show. Plus, this will generate press coverage. It’s a fluff piece that will keep her in the spotlight without stirring up controversy. It humanizes her. Showing Palin in another light may make some slowly warm up to her even if they don’t agree with her politics.
I think you’re over-analyzing her motives and discounting the demographic that watches this show. Motorcycle enthusiasts span across different socio-economic groups. According to Harley-Davidson, the average rider tends to be over 40 with a median income between $80,000-$90,000.
Christina_M on April 30, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Hey, next time post a warning or something before you do that!
Snowed In on April 30, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Yes we do. It’s awesome and I’d like to see it in the White House someday…
CliffHanger on April 30, 2009 at 5:10 PM
According to Harley-Davidson, the average rider tends to be over 40 with a median income between $80,000-$90,000.
Christina_M on April 30, 2009 at 5:05 PM
lol, As a self employed builder, I wish someone in Harleys credit dept. would tell them I having a off year. If I’m 3 day late, they start callin.
Alex Martinez on April 30, 2009 at 5:12 PM
On Air Force One … positioned so it stares at the press section.
darwin on April 30, 2009 at 5:18 PM
What does bear meat taste like?? Chicken??
gary on April 30, 2009 at 5:20 PM
You know it is truly refreshing to hear the relaxed accent of an intelligent lady of the Pacific West. Some of my own family settled first in Alaska, and then filtered down (returning from time to time– during the 1898 gold rush, and in the 1970’s–90’s as partners on a fishing boat) and Palin speaks like my female cousins, aunts, and grandmother.
Anybody who thinks that accent is ‘uneducated’ is as dumb as a sack of hammers. That’s the accent that created the American (and Canadian) West, from Redding to Barrow.
Scribbler on April 30, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Three things to love in this clip:
1. Motorcycles (of the badass genre)
2. Statehood (of the badass nature)
3. Governor Palin (badass)
*go ahead…do a a strike-thru-FIFY on #3…you’re still gonna be wrong*
bluelightbrigade on April 30, 2009 at 5:24 PM
There is a meghan mccain joke out there…
joey24007 on April 30, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Is that the one that she killed with one punch from her left hand while she was holding Trig in her right arm?
LegendHasIt on April 30, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Rhetorical, thy name is RightWinged.
:-)
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on April 30, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Yes. But, unfortunately, it involves moose.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on April 30, 2009 at 5:26 PM
For the record, bear tastes like whatever it has been eating, and when it was taken. Spring bear tastes just like you’d think an omnivore would taste if its kidneys have been pretty much shut down for several months. Fall bear tastes dark and oily, sort of like Canada goose, if it’s a lowland, salmon-eater, or like really rich beef if it’s a highland, berry-eater.
For several years every March we enjoyed a feast of corned bear and cabbage for St. Patrick’s day. We always took fall, highland bear. If you want something that tastes like salmon… eat salmon! If you want something that tastes like pee… go see a doctor.
Scribbler on April 30, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Yeah, sleeveless draperies would’ve been so much more chic…
ddrintn on April 30, 2009 at 5:28 PM
So depending on the season it tastes like old people, Rywall or a denizen of San Francisco/Seattle?
DarkCurrent on April 30, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Bear…tastes like pee? Real appetizing.
therightwinger on April 30, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Sarah is the bomb of bombs — go Sarah!!!!
Richard Romano on April 30, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Id love to see her on the
barebear skin rug!!!Viper1 on April 30, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Lime green is a good color on her, so I don’t get the “lame outfit” comment.
Looking forward to watching this but I already know what’s on the horizon for ‘Cuda because of this cameo:
1. Attacks by animal rights groups and the media for the bear in the background, coupled with running footage of the turkey-in-the-background interview.
2. The Celtic Diva’s in Alaska will file ethics complaint against her for this conversation taking place in her office.
yogi41 on April 30, 2009 at 5:52 PM
How about greasy… you don’t wanna bear that has been eating dead items. Bears that eat berries and salmon isn’t that bad. But greasy either way.
upinak on April 30, 2009 at 6:06 PM
upinak on April 30, 2009 at 4:56 PM
Snowed In on April 30, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Sorry about that! I figured that post would fall after West Coast lunch time and before East Coast dinner time so as not to spoil any appetites, soil upholstery etc. Next time I’ll precede such things with a “Barf Alert” as they do over on L-com.
Christina_M on April 30, 2009 at 5:05 PM
RE: The cost of Harleys and custom bikes.
Hence nowadays most boutique bikers often being referred to as Hell’s Accountants.
All due respect, of course, to the Teutels and their helping people find their dream ride. It would be interesting to know about Paul, Sr.’s USMC background.
viking01 on April 30, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Merchant Marine you mean.
upinak on April 30, 2009 at 6:18 PM
upinak on April 30, 2009 at 6:18 PM
I stand corrected. I thought I’d seen the USMC seal and / or flag displayed on the walls of the shop and upon one of his upper arm tattoos.
viking01 on April 30, 2009 at 6:24 PM
I’m not sure why anyone would take her appearance here as an indication she isn’t running. George Pataki has been on AC and the guys endorsed McCain last year, it’s actually a pretty good indication she is running.
clearbluesky on April 30, 2009 at 6:32 PM
This is why we can’t have nice things.
carbon_footprint on April 30, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Such a slave to fashion I see, perhaps she is not as fond of doubleknit plaid nylon as you?
NY Conservative on April 30, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Neither of them seemed particularly comfortable. I don’t think Senior wanted to be there.
eeyore on April 30, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Wow, that’s really neat. I am definitely DVR’ing this tonite.
Thanks for posting this Allah! (Despite your wishful thinking that she won’t run in 2012) :)
Norwegian on April 30, 2009 at 6:56 PM
It has nothing to do with running or not running. It was classic Palin promoting AK in the year of its 50th anniv. As long there is nothing political in it I do not see a ethics complaint coming but in AK you never know.
There is some picture of the Bike.
http://www.umalaska.com/anniversaryChopper.html
Here is some more info from C4P on the show.
http://www.conservatives4palin.com/2009/04/governor-palin-and-motorcycles.html
Clyde5445 on April 30, 2009 at 7:11 PM
O thank you Lord for Sarah Palin!!
She is so awesome!!
She handled that issue of snowmobiles vs snowmachines real well.
If only that biker joke could ask her all the questions on her next campaign to be the Mother Goddess of the Eternities.
That would be awesome!!
Their even going fishing together!!!
PS: I wonder why nobody wants to be republican anymore????
The Wall on April 30, 2009 at 7:12 PM
their = they’re
The Wall on April 30, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Still love the Cuda!
Urban Infidel on April 30, 2009 at 7:13 PM
PS: I wonder why nobody wants to be republican anymore????
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Because they are all starting to act like Democrats.
shomegirl on April 30, 2009 at 7:36 PM
The ‘Cuda rocks it with the guys from OCC. Luv it!
Teutul Sr. just looked at Sarah in awe. She’s got the Teutul vote for 2012 alright. Although, I wouldn’t be surprised if Mikey turned out to be an Obot just to tick Sr. off. ;-P
sarahpalinfan99 on April 30, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Saw it on Fox, and I am super excited, DVR’d already baby!
Can’t wait till summer and see ‘em riding and fishin’. Come to PA for the rally pleaaaasseeee!!!!!
ProudPalinFan on April 30, 2009 at 8:07 PM
+10 Btw, Sarah and Todd are fans of “American Chopper.” Of course, the beltway elitists and pundits don’t get it.
sarahpalinfan99 on April 30, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Anybody with half of a brain doesnt get it.
That is the dumbest, most boring, most pathetically asinine show on TV. Its like NASCAR or something.
Its like a live IQ test and if you like the show, you flunked.
No offense though.
YAY SARAH!!!
YAY YAY YAY!!!
VROOOM VROOOOM VROOOOM!!!
GO FAST ON MOTORCYCLES!!!
VROOOM VROOOOM!!!
FAT MAN WITH TATOOOS AND TRAILER PARK MUSTACHE!!!
YAY!! YAY!!! YAY!!!
MOTORCYCLES GO FAST WITH TATOO MAN ON THEM!! YAY!!!
VROOOM VROOOOM VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!
YAY YAY YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What we have here is the mental retardation of the Republican party. Jeepers! I wonder why we lose all the elections from now on.
The Wall on April 30, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Yeah, I cant wait either. I cant wait til summer to watch em ridin and fishin. YAY!! Fishin and ridin and ridin and fishin…YAY!!
First they go ridin. VROOOOM VROOOOM VROOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!
Then they go a fishin: Hay, put your worm on the pole an put da pole in da water and a fish wull come an bit yer worm on yer pole and then you got a fish by gawd. YAY YAY YAY!!! GET A FISH!!! YAY YAY YAY!!!
Then after you done get a fish, you done go on home on the motorized bike. YAY YAY YAY!!! GO FAST ON BIKE!!! VROOOOOM VROOOOOOM VROOOOOOOOOOM!!!!
Motorcicle man is soooooooooooooo cool with his trailer parking stache that goes down past his chin. He looks like he could beat up any durn person he durn well please.
YAY!! MOTORCYCLE MAN WITH TATTOOOOS AND FAST MOTORCICLE SCOOTER!!! GO VROOOOOOOOOOM VROOOOOOOOOOOOOM VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!
GO FAST FAST FAST!!!!! YAY YAY YAY!!! VROOOOOM VROOOOM VROOOOM! YAY!!!!
VROOOOOM!!!
YAY!!!!
The Wall on April 30, 2009 at 8:34 PM
How did you know?? lol
Actually black bear I have eaten tastes more like pork. But grizzly eats differantly than most black bear(lot more fish) so I do not know.
allrsn on April 30, 2009 at 8:42 PM
That explains your disdain.
coyoterex on April 30, 2009 at 8:44 PM
I’m happy to see that you people are finally being honest about why you like this ditz — and not whining that she is intelligent, experienced, or fit for political office.
benny shakar on April 30, 2009 at 8:48 PM
No doubt. They would be better off just buying a Playboy rather than drooling over a ditz who will ruin our country.
The Wall on April 30, 2009 at 9:22 PM
I can’t wait to see what this left wing nut has to say when palin gets a 7 million dollar book deal. Could it be more? Who knows?
TimeTraveler on April 30, 2009 at 9:24 PM
benny shakar on April 30, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Silly person… she’s obviously not a ditz she’s over your head and out of your league. The kind of lady who would say “Get lost creep!” the instant you made eye contact.
Now, go blame your parents and kick your dog for that fool in your mirror.
viking01 on April 30, 2009 at 9:24 PM
oooops. Looks pretty obvious that rbj and Jaibones are 30 year old virgins.
The Wall on April 30, 2009 at 9:28 PM
The Wall on April 30, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Probably not. They can tell something’s good when they see it, admit human desirability exists and are straightforward (no pun) enough to admit it. The first step in achievement is desire.
viking01 on April 30, 2009 at 9:43 PM
At first glance i was like “What the heck is she doing Barney Frank drapped over the back of her couch?” I swear i thought she had skinned that harry fat life support system for a liar and a theif…then i realized the bear head was far too masculine.
So on second glance i realized…damn she looks hot in front of that…What a credit to the human race she is. Wish her all the best…half my heart says stay away from washington, she is too pure to get dirty with those pieces of shit who are ruining our futures.
Then i think…if she comes from a family that can skin a bear like that…just think what she can do to spectre and reid and pelosi and all the other human extrement bags in dc.
BillaryMcBush on April 30, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Atleast she actually has accomplished things in her life worth writing about before she attempts to publish an autobiography…and we can be certain neither bernardine dohrn nor bill ayers two of the countries home grown terrorists will be ghost writing it for her like they did for barrybumble.
BillaryMcBush on April 30, 2009 at 9:55 PM
And, ma’am, THAT is the reason you and Sarah Palin make me hot all over. You both could care less what political geeks think about her chances to be elected, and you both care more about how she runs her state, raises her family, and what she says about doing the right things in Life, than either of you care about what is politically smart or what odds political geeky pundits (like Allah, Capn Ed, Chris Mathews, Carl Cameron, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, NYT or any darn political operative for either party) give her about being elected. Sarah Palin is the real deal, and average conservative and patriotic folks understand how she feels and why the MSM and all political operatives have to dissect and psychoanalyze her every move. Because she is a danger to them all. A smart Woman who cares about Family, Friends, Country, and demands all three be defended from tyranny and given the opportunity to pursue their own Free choices. And none of them can control her.
Sometimes a trip somewhere for her to speak is just a nice junket to get out of the governor’s office or out of Todd’s space, or out of the public’s eye and be herself and relax. All of us need that. Sarah too.
Since her character is what counts to you and to me, that makes you and Sarah the same kind of Woman. A stalwart Patriot, a fierce Defender of her Family and her Country, A Loving Mother, a beautiful Wife, and a damn fine Woman to be around.
And that is why I think you are both hawwwwwwt!
Subsunk
Subsunk on April 30, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Why’d you vote for Obama? For his well-known and widely-read constitutional scholarship?
Oh well, maybe you can follow Mitt as he hunts “various types of small rodents”. ROFL
ddrintn on April 30, 2009 at 10:05 PM
I like her
I like the Chopper dudes too
I hope if they come back to fish, they put it into a show so I can see Alaska through their eyes
The difference between Palin and Biden is Biden’s continual attempt to prove he is smart. That is never a smart strategy, since the smarts cannot be faked
On the other hand, at least Biden doesn’t have Obama’s need to prove he can twist an audience to his liking, which is something that can be faked but can never be admired
entagor on May 1, 2009 at 3:37 AM
continued from above
i.e.
Biden needs to prove he is smart
Obama needs to prove his audience is stupid
entagor on May 1, 2009 at 3:41 AM
Yeah. There’s a ‘Twit’ joke in there but Captain Obvious said to just leave it.
…
I live in California. I can see Mexico from my house!
SilverStar830 on May 1, 2009 at 4:36 AM
Uuuummmm.
Cuda in a bikini on a snow machine.
I’d even ride bitch.
OkieDoc on May 1, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Think of the bear with his teeth showing in the background as a visual of what’s on her mind. Griz are unafraid of anything predators, eating machines, whatever comes their way is the next meal. Griz eat garbage, berries, fish, bird seed other bears and people. If Sarah decides to put her family through the meat grinder of a national election again, look out people.
Bless her heart.
Kissmygrits on May 1, 2009 at 9:36 AM
Christina_M on April 30, 2009 at 5:05 PM
OCC itself is also located sqaure in the middle of Demo territoey, and if the Teutels take a shine to her who knows?
They have ALOT of fans.
PJ Emeritus on May 1, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Great video, too bad Allah’s speculation is so stupid.
kirkill on May 1, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Go eat a tofu waffle, fool.
kirkill on May 1, 2009 at 2:32 PM
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