Caption contest!; Update: Poll added!
posted at 12:36 pm on July 7, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
I just can’t resist on this photograph. Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev meet for the first time in Moscow, and Obama offers his unclenched hand. The look on Medvedev’s face says … well, that’s what you need to tell us! Put your caption ideas in the comments section, and later this evening I’ll add a poll with either the most recurring captions or my favorites.
Update: Here’s the poll, as promised. I had to finally just stop adding entries; there’s a lot of brilliance in the comments section, though, so read through them all. This is at least a representative list. Enjoy!
Also, I failed to link back to Drudge Report, where I got this photo; thanks for the reminders in the comments section, and my apologies to Matt Drudge for the oversight.
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Dude…deodorant, seriously.
Thunderstorm129 on July 7, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Obama presses the Reset button
DarkCurrent on July 7, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Obama: “OK. Not only will I give you the keys to our Polish missile defense base, but I’ll throw in some floormats. No charge.”
Medvedev: “Deal.”
Cuffy Meigs on July 7, 2009 at 12:51 PM
My usual table. And let me know when President Putin arrives.
ROCnPhilly on July 7, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Apparently Putin hasn’t put his hand up Medvedev’s ass yet.
NickelAndDime on July 7, 2009 at 12:51 PM
this guy will sign anything for a photo shoot
workingforpigs on July 7, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Restart…
ladyingray on July 7, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Good one!! +1000
Daggett on July 7, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Did you het those Region 1 DVD’s I sent over?
NickelAndDime on July 7, 2009 at 12:52 PM
My caption from yesterday: “We will Barry you.”
Exurban Jon on July 7, 2009 at 12:52 PM
“Damn, I thought I was meeting Sarah Palin.”
kagai on July 7, 2009 at 12:52 PM
“Hi! Welcome to Obama’s. I’ll be your server. Can I start you out with an appetizer? Perhaps an apology?”
GoodBoy on July 7, 2009 at 12:52 PM
I’m going to take you for all you’re worth and you won’t even know what happened, you chump.
xrayiiis on July 7, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Medvedev: If you were Russian, you’d be shaking something else in Siberia. Now stop touching me. This is what the “great America” sends me? I’d rather talk to that cackling moron with the gag-gift nuclear button. Now, that was funny! This is just pathetic.
progressoverpeace on July 7, 2009 at 12:52 PM
No, I said “Pull my finger.”
UnEasyRider on July 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Yes it was…you said it better.
ladyingray on July 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Pull my finger!
Tropical Igloo on July 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
is there any hand cleaner near my podium or will I have to take one of those rape showers after he has pawwed me.
workingforpigs on July 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Why does the waiter keep shaking my hand??
Ris4victory on July 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Haha… Essentially Putin just told the world, I think Ameerika’s Precedent is either
1) an idiot (educated in an Ivy League school)
2) someone I can easily manipulate
or
3) both 1 and 2.
Upstater85 on July 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Med: “Okay, look nonchalant and then trigger the hand buzzer.”
Daggett on July 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
“Did you know Saul Alinsky’s parent were born in Russia?”
JiangxiDad on July 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Obama:
“I have a talent.”
Medvedev though bubble:
“Great, don’t waste it – my shoes could use a good spit shine!’
max1 on July 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Now if you don’t mind, I’m going to touch you signaling that you are not only Putin’s bitch, but mine as well. Don’t worry I do it to everybody.
NickelAndDime on July 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Putin’s Punch and Judy show.
Fletch54 on July 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
“What is this guy, a puppy? Let go of my hand already, I’m not your buddy!—and stop wagging your tail!”
FloatingRock on July 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM
I can’t believe I have to miss the Michael Jackson funeral to meet with Obama . . .
PastorJon on July 7, 2009 at 12:43 PM
the best…..
RUReadingthis on July 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Medvedev: ‘Wish he took a Tic-Tac before we started’
cmsinaz on July 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM
“What… No bow?!?”
gridlock2 on July 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM
“And uh, I, uh…I think you’ll find that arugula is not only healthy, uh..uh…but it’s a tasty treat too.”
Thunderstorm129 on July 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM
ladyingray on July 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM
“I got tickets to the MJ memorial and you didn’t”
Knucklehead on July 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM
You’re still not getting my Moskovskaya.
MNHawk on July 7, 2009 at 12:55 PM
“Thank you for playing our game. You’ve been a wonderful contestant.”
JiangxiDad on July 7, 2009 at 12:55 PM
“I thought he carried the presidential kneepads with him. Maybe someone will bring them out. Time to get this over with…..”
Canadian Infidel on July 7, 2009 at 12:55 PM
“Capitalist pussy, long live the USSR”.
Hening on July 7, 2009 at 12:55 PM
We are the only Superpower in town now my fellow Russians, let the games begin!
ginaswo on July 7, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Just pull one finger, not my whole hand.
olesparkie on July 7, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Medvedev: Doesn’t this fool ever shut up?
hannibal2012 on July 7, 2009 at 12:55 PM
“Dude, thanks for keeping my birth certificate out of the papers last year.”
percysunshine on July 7, 2009 at 12:56 PM
“Putin never had it so easy!”
Dusty on July 7, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Hey, you want to compare pecs?
fourdeucer on July 7, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Without any indication of the official seal (either POTUS or PEOTUS), how can anybody be sure Obama is the current American president?
Heck, even a hand-written post-it note will do.
Sir Napsalot on July 7, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Left to right – Natasha and Boris.
crazy_legs on July 7, 2009 at 12:57 PM
“I’m extremely happy to be here in Poland with Governor Merkel.”
Thunderstorm129 on July 7, 2009 at 12:57 PM
In Russia, you ARE teleprompter.
jdpaz on July 7, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Medvedev: I hope Putin isn’t watching this.
therightscoop on July 7, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Obama: “Great job sir! Can I get you something to drink?”
Medvedev: “No. Thank you, now if you’d please take a seat with the others!”
R Square on July 7, 2009 at 12:57 PM
“Okay, now bend down and kiss my Russian ass.”
GarandFan on July 7, 2009 at 12:57 PM
“Brown got DVDs… All I got was bootlegged VHS tapes off HBO!”
gridlock2 on July 7, 2009 at 12:57 PM
“what.evs.”
/oh wait, that’s what I would be saying to barry …
Buckaroo on July 7, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Med: “[giggles] I told him I wouldn’t wear the same exact outfit, and he fell for it.”
Daggett on July 7, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Yeah, yeah, bla-blah-blabla…
Pull the four fingers and thumb…Sucka!
Ragspierre on July 7, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Obama: Agreeing to buy one flourescent light bulb for every nuclear warhead we destroy is a fantastic start Primesident Medvedved.
Socmodfiscon on July 7, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Hey, Medvedev, I know Austrian, do you?
ladyingray on July 7, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Obama: Hey, buddy, can you tell me where the boy’s room is?
Daggett on July 7, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Great minds think alike, but some think faster ;-)
DarkCurrent on July 7, 2009 at 12:58 PM
pull my finger
james hooker on July 7, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Medvedev:
“What a nice kid…I love this fuc*ing kid…”
Al-in-Baja on July 7, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Medvedev: Don’t make me look in your eyes! I don’t want to see you’re soulllllllllll!
therightscoop on July 7, 2009 at 12:59 PM
“Very funny, guys. Now where’s the real President?”
Blacklake on July 7, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Obama: Look, I’m here to apologize, and to tell you…, uh, umm, hold on a second… (where’s my teleprompter? Can someone get me a teleprompter!?)
dwurst on July 7, 2009 at 12:59 PM
We will take a tour of the bread line later, so you know what to expect
workingforpigs on July 7, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Obama: I looked into Medvedev’s ear, and I saw his soul.
DrAllecon on July 7, 2009 at 12:59 PM
“I want to welcome President Obama to Russia…oh, crap, that was your line. Back the teleprompter up guys…sorry chancellor Medvedev.”
Thunderstorm129 on July 7, 2009 at 12:59 PM
“And now I’m going to let President Medvedev give a speech in Moscovian.”
Upstater85 on July 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM
“Hey, thanks for the parking the car.”
moonsbreath on July 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM
I’d call you name but I’d get banned. :p
ladyingray on July 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Haven’t you heard? I have a gift.
mobydutch on July 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM
You’ve got a nice little eagle on your podium there…have you ever thought about designing your own seal? I’ve got a bitchin’ one I can show you later.
NickelAndDime on July 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Pucker up shorty.
txag92 on July 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Obama: “Hey buddy, can you tell me where I can find the prime president guy?”
Daggett on July 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Medvedev: “Damn! Obama has great biceps! Oh, wait, that’s Michelle out there.”
SouthernGent on July 7, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Medv: What a d*ck.
CarolynM on July 7, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Who’s saying it though???!
conservative pilgrim on July 7, 2009 at 1:01 PM
It’s a little hard to tell which one is the fake cardboard cutout that you pose which for pictures.
DrAllecon on July 7, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Slap me on the shoulder just one more time and I’ll “goose step” right up your….!
rook105 on July 7, 2009 at 1:01 PM
“Russians don’t take a chump, son, without a plan.” /FredThompson
Cuffy Meigs on July 7, 2009 at 1:01 PM
C’mon, c’mon, c’mon now touch me babe. Can’t you see that I am not afraid?
Mr. D on July 7, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Comrade
faraway on July 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM
That’s hilarious.
conservative pilgrim on July 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Obama: “I’ll be your best friend….”
BuckeyeSam on July 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Medvedev thought bubble….
“I make bet with Russian press I get him say ’57 states’”
GoodBoy on July 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Meddy: I can’t believe the teleprompter actually told him to shake with the right touch shoulder with the left.
Socmodfiscon on July 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Lightweight, you are about to be suckered bigtime.
ProfessorMiao on July 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Obama: “Hey, shawty, wanna go out on da boat?
TeeDee on July 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Medvedev: “di only *disarmament* he’s getting is dis arm right here.”
sarainitaly on July 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM
He doesn’t look like the other American presidents….Dmitry Medveded
ICBM on July 7, 2009 at 1:03 PM
“Aww, Meddy, my Communism is better than your Communism. Get over it. We’re both comrades.”
OhEssYouCowboys on July 7, 2009 at 1:03 PM
“I no look at you until I see certificate of birth.”
LibTired on July 7, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Medvedev looks like he feels the same way about Barry as I do.
Vashta.Nerada on July 7, 2009 at 1:03 PM
What the heck did you have to eat this morning king hussein?
ohiobabe on July 7, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Obama: “It took me nearly an hour to find your country on the map. Dang, it’s bigger than I thought.”
Upstater85 on July 7, 2009 at 1:03 PM
So this is he who they call “The One”?
jediwebdude on July 7, 2009 at 1:03 PM
This is not the Saul Alinsky that I knew…
d1carter on July 7, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Your not riding in my sports car.
RedSoxNation on July 7, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Med: “I can’t believe we lost the Cold War to these guys.”
BuckeyeSam on July 7, 2009 at 1:04 PM
+100
Cuffy Meigs on July 7, 2009 at 1:04 PM
Med: “Damn, he had to show up just as I was picturing Michelle as Lt. Worf. Don’t look at him. Don’t look at him. If I look at him, I’ll crack up and lose control.”
Daggett on July 7, 2009 at 1:04 PM
Hey, Medvedev, I’m Barak Obama…d*mn glad to meet you…
ladyingray on July 7, 2009 at 1:04 PM
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