Tragedy at the White House: TOTUS destroyed; Update: Video added
posted at 6:18 pm on July 13, 2009 by Allahpundit
Share on Facebook | printer-friendly
Tapper saw it happen live and somehow pulled himself together to file a report. Tragic mishap? Or further harrowing evidence of The One’s penchant for playing hardball with his enemies, especially those who have betrayed him time and again?
There are no accidents in Chicago, my friends.
Midway through his speech on urban and metropolitan policy in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building this afternoon, one of his two small glass prompters came crashing down, hitting the wood floor and crashing in many pieces. It made quite a ruckus.
“Oh, goodness,” a startled President Obama said. “Sorry about that, guys.”
He then proceeded on with his remarks, “To pull our economy back from the brink, including the largest and most sweeping economic recovery plan in our nation’s history…”
For the rest of the speech the president relied on the one remaining teleprompter, to his right, and notes on his podium to finish his speech.
Shards of glass remained near the president’s feet for the duration of his speech.
Graphic photos of the remains are already on the wires. Exit question: Who’s going to take the fall for this? If only there were a simpleton in The One’s inner circle, one sufficiently childlike as not to resist being made a scapegoat, perhaps with a history of antipathy to TOTUS and who heyyyyyyyyy!
Update: Here, for posterity — the TOTUS Zapruder film.
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Blowback
Note from Hot Air management: This section is for comments from Hot Air's community of registered readers. Please don't assume that Hot Air management agrees with or otherwise endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose their posting privilege.
Trackbacks/Pings
Trackback URL
Comments
Comment pages: « Previous 1 2 3 4 Next »
P.P.S. Studies show that glass weakens with over use.
MirCat on July 13, 2009 at 8:59 PM
If TOTUS falls in the White House, will anyone hear a speech?
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Now that’s some funny shit right there.
jewells45 on July 13, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Metaphor-palooza!
SouthernGent on July 13, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Very nice!
Thunderstorm129 on July 13, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Is this a sign?
Have we reached the tipping point in the Obama presidency?
As the POTUS stood at the podium, the shards of TOTUS remained at his feet for the duration of the speech.
Do those shards represent the future of the Obama presidency?
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 9:03 PM
I fully expect a suicide note to appear at any moment. Something about ‘lies eating him up inside’. Can’t keep repeating the “saved or created” meme any more.
Poor guy.
Thunderstorm129 on July 13, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Just goes to show in any organization (especially Obama’s) no one’s indispensible (’cept the boss perhaps).
Chaz706 on July 13, 2009 at 9:04 PM
It finally had to happen. Obama had more digits in his TARP and Stimulus numbers than there was room for on TOTUS’s screen.
TOTUS died of a digital crackup.
Yoop on July 13, 2009 at 9:05 PM
The White House has claimed credit of the creation of 5 new jobs related to the construction of TOTUS III.
Joe Caps on July 13, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Fire does not MELT GLASS ! I demand an investigation
/Rosie O.
William Amos on July 13, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Am I too late to suggest a second power surge on the grassy knoll?
DrAllecon on July 13, 2009 at 9:10 PM
baby steps…baby steps..!
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 9:12 PM
AP:
Obama has now appointed a new TOTUS czar
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Those teleprompters are polycarbonate. Leaving a carbon footprint.
seven on July 13, 2009 at 9:13 PM
New TOTUS = economic stimulus
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on July 13, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Until the new ‘prompter is installed, the area where it would sit will have a $3,000 sign saying, “Future Site of Teleprompter Brought To You Courtesy of the Economic Reinvestment Act.”
Bishop on July 13, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Breaking: TOTUS autoposy results were released this evening. Apparently, TOTUS I was tracking the national debt in his internal computer and only had enough memory allocated for 12 digits.
Joe Caps on July 13, 2009 at 9:16 PM
It’s just sad. There’s already stories about people seeing the Teleprompter in a diner late at night wearing sunglasses. Please folks, he’s gone, he’ll be missed, but it’s time to move on.
/
DrAllecon on July 13, 2009 at 9:18 PM
I think that would be a gassy troll…
Hazzard on July 13, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Cap and Trade = MJ dies.
Sotomayor = TOTUS dies.
Hmmmm…
Thunderstorm129 on July 13, 2009 at 9:24 PM
TOTUS pulverized shards of glass will be turned back into grains of sand. A special flight is scheduled to flyover the White House Victory Garden on Saturday morning.
In lieu of flowers, the departed relatives of TOTUS request that you send a charitable donation to the special account fund that is being setup by friends of Teleprompter Equipment Software Manufacturers(TESM).
TESM doen’t want to let this kind of tragety occur again. Insist on the ultimate protection for future offspring of TOTUS by making demands for Heavy Duty Rubber Shock Absorbers (HDRSA).
HDRSA are available now at TOTUS-R-US for the low low price of $18,000,000.00 for the matched set. This HDRSA comes with a thirty six month warranty. Time duration of warranty was determined to match the remaining time left of the POTUS’s time in office. (E.g. end his lame duck term).
Americannodash on July 13, 2009 at 9:24 PM
will there be a wake for TOTUS?
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Barack Obama hates brown glass.
SouthernGent on July 13, 2009 at 9:29 PM
The shards of TOTUS will be scattered at sea from the back of a U.S. Navy destroyer while the Blue Angels fly overhead in the classic ‘Missing Man’ formation.
Cost to taxpayers: $2,000,000
Reuters reports that President Ogabe is so shaken and heartbroken that he has decided to take a private, one month long, around the world vacation for himself, his family and 1,000 reporters.
Bishop on July 13, 2009 at 9:29 PM
I must say that this is quite possibly the greatest headline on Hot Air this year. Tragedy indeed!
Radi0aktiveToy on July 13, 2009 at 9:33 PM
One of the teleprompters has finally had it with ‘The One” as well.
Hehe.
Geronimo on July 13, 2009 at 9:36 PM
I’ll always remember where I was when news broke that TOTUS had been killed.
Pablo on July 13, 2009 at 9:38 PM
There will be a memorial service to TOTUS in which all guest speaking teleprompters will wear one glove in tribute.
jimmy2shoes on July 13, 2009 at 9:41 PM
A day that will live in infamy.
ZK on July 13, 2009 at 9:45 PM
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 9:00 PM
ha ha HA Ha ha
bridgetown on July 13, 2009 at 9:45 PM
A lot of monitors are filled with Mercury. Not sure about teleprompters.. If Ozero starts doing really insane things like bowing to dictators, freeing terrorists, appointing a nutcase as science czar, spending trillions of dollars with no progress, dismantling our defense systems while the NorKor gargoyle threatens to nuke us.. you know, stuff like that, we will know that the mercury affected his brain.
bullseye on July 13, 2009 at 9:52 PM
TOTUS down. Where was the Secret Service?
JellyToast on July 13, 2009 at 9:58 PM
TOTUS is alive! And he’s on the mend. He’s posted to his blogspot: http://baracksteleprompter.blogspot.com/
That he’s okay, but after extensive testing at Bethesda Naval:
Oooops!
KendraWilder on July 13, 2009 at 10:02 PM
That was the best asset he had. I heard it was programmed in Austrian.
Rockygold on July 13, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Don’t worry TOTUS–this should be covered under workman’s comp…
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 10:05 PM
This is too, too funny. Now I have “The Exorcist” music playing in my head.
betsyz on July 13, 2009 at 10:05 PM
TOTUS can net 90% of his income tax free under workman’s comp. He may have to file an EO complaint in order to get a righteous day off up there at the WH. The big boss man works him pretty hard–with a big ol’ speech day in and day out…. TOTUS really takes offense to the “smoke ‘n’ mirrors” references that the WH gets accused of making… His cousin is a mirror I hear.
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 10:08 PM
I’m sure it’s been said but, 3 and a half more years of bad luck?
oakpack on July 13, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Shows where the POTUS’ loyalty lies–notice that he apologized TO THE PRESS–instead of protecting TOTUS…
What would happen if Mrs. Obama walked in and slipped on the floor or tripped on TOTUS’ cord?? Would he apologize to the press then too?
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 10:10 PM
All flags at half mast tomorrow.
TOTUS will be buried in Arlington Cemetery. The Gangster Disciples will provide the Honor Guard and the Crips will provide a 21 Tec Nine salute.
NoDonkey on July 13, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Was the TOTUS’ glass recycled?
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Ya spose he’ll get a crick in his neck from speaking in one direction all the time?
oakpack on July 13, 2009 at 10:12 PM
yeah but he’s got a good PT up there to crack it for him.
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 10:13 PM
People who live in glass TOTUS’s…. etc
Ugly on July 13, 2009 at 10:15 PM
shouldn’t throw glass speeches….?
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 10:18 PM
no wonder Obama can’t stand up to followup questioning…the TOTUS can’t even stand up to the opening speech….
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 10:18 PM
The TOTUS didn’t die. It just went Galt on him.
connertown on July 13, 2009 at 10:19 PM
I’ll bet he’ll only be speaking to the ‘left’ from now on. (I crack myself up some times) (not as much as TOTUS though) (there I go again)
oakpack on July 13, 2009 at 10:20 PM
POTUS lied.
TOTUS died.
pablo5108 on July 13, 2009 at 10:21 PM
“Goodness,” I hope none of the press corps threw a shoe at TOTUS.
onlineanalyst on July 13, 2009 at 10:21 PM
This is, without question, the most entertaining thread I have read at Hot Air…..I am LMFAO.
David in ATL on July 13, 2009 at 10:24 PM
TOTUS broke on the same day that our deficit broke the $1 TRILLION mark.
Very, very strange…
TN Mom on July 13, 2009 at 10:26 PM
the left/right head bop that obama does when he switches from one prompta’ to da otha’….
remember back in the 1980’s the song The Humpty Dance…?
New version: The Prompta’ Dance..
T..T.T.Talk to me baby, do the Prompta Prompt…Obama does the prompta prompt…
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Special funds are being peeled off from TARP the 787 billion dollar stimulus to sponsor a the film documentary “The Rise and Fall of TOTUS.”
Oliver Stone is currently writing a screen play to expose all the players who were involved in the TOTUS conspiracy. Facts of the case are welcome but not necessary says Stone. The film “The Rise and Fall of TOTUS” will be produced by the U.S. taxpayer and directed by Oliver Stone. All the actors in this film will foreign born just like our POTUS. Rumor has it that the POTUS may make a cameo appearance in the film to further the illusion of its authenticity.
This soon to be blockbuster will premiere on Halloween weekend. Tickets are actually going on sale right now to insure that the government can fleese you coming and going. Contacting your nearest Ticketmaster will provide you with information on specific seating and theater locations @ Ticketmaster.com
Americannodash on July 13, 2009 at 10:27 PM
can i gets those tickets with food stamps…?
or maybe a california IOU?
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Pity MO, I hope she prepares tonight for the odd angle of BO’s assault.
David in ATL on July 13, 2009 at 10:29 PM
I assure you his teleprompter is full of something but it isn’t mercury.
Dire Straits on July 13, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Does Michelle ever tell Mr. Obama, “Hey, would you just LOOK at me, just LOOK at me–ever since you won this thing all i get is this left/right/left/right thing when you’re talkin’…”!
ted c on July 13, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Can’t help you there. I just transcribe off the rss feeder.
Americannodash on July 13, 2009 at 10:35 PM
TOTUS!
NOOOOOOOO!!!!
*sobs*
Christien on July 13, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Sir Isaac Newton feels a great sadness in the fall of TOTUS. Mathematician and physicist forum communities around the world are developing the calculus formulas of TOTUS’s fall concerning gravity surrounding this situation.
Americannodash on July 13, 2009 at 10:51 PM
RIP, TOTUS.
Dave R. on July 13, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Don’t worry people, that was a double put there for security purposes in case there was an attack on our head of state.
The real TOTUS was in a hotel room preparing for a speech later in the day.
pedestrian on July 13, 2009 at 10:55 PM
As things are crashing around him, we should not stop to straighten up the mess, just move on as though it never happened. You know, like the stimulus.
Zaire67 on July 13, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Well, maybe that will stop the tennis match feel you get every time Obama gives a speech!
Christian Conservative on July 13, 2009 at 11:05 PM
That is a true metaphor of his presidency.
bayview on July 13, 2009 at 11:16 PM
You know, I wonder who the man behind the curtain is. Wouldn’t it be really interesting to quiz Ozero about the contents of a speech he is about to deliver. ??
Wonder how he would do compared to say, Soros, on the same quiz?
Sometimes it seems he just reads whatever comes up on the magic screeny thingy
bullseye on July 13, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Hey, one days Palin resigns, soon after TOTUS crashes….I ask you, coincidence or conspirary?
Remember the code words…fire cannot melt steel!
PattyJ on July 13, 2009 at 11:24 PM
That was actually the vice-TOTUS that crashed so we’re okay for now.
Mojave Mark on July 13, 2009 at 11:36 PM
This is an all time low for the Secret Service. And I thought that it couldn’t get any worse than the shoe throwing incident, but it has. Here we actually have a man down, the man who makes all of the decisions for the free world, and the Secret Service is nowhere to be found. Obama could have cued them at least, like he did to his staff when that lady fainted. Just pitiful.
LevStrauss on July 13, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Clearly the TOTUS at last fully reflected on the BS Obama was slinging.
drunyan8315 on July 13, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Guess he gets an auxiliary satellite feed on those things he calls ears. But watching him nowadays just reinforces the thought of how retarded it is to think that change is a Chicago Politician. This is just nuts. And the Republicans are garbage, the dead shell of a losing strategy, and from what I can see no will to reevaluate strategy, just lip service and bullshit as they have always been. Exciting times they are.
LevStrauss on July 13, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Haha, Ogabe looks to his left and THERE’S NOTHING THERE.
The moron.
ex-Democrat on July 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Obongo back from Africa? Who knew? Who cared?
tbear44 on July 14, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Teleprompter #3 will be missed. Taking it’s own life to avoid being stared at by Obama, Teleprompter #3 left this earth in the flower of its time. We will remember it with fondness, every time Obama turns to his left…
GunRunner on July 14, 2009 at 12:06 AM
How many people will get throw under the bus for this one. Teleprompter companies audited the IRS and investigated by the FBI. The most important item in the word destory. Oh, the humanity….
Oil Can on July 14, 2009 at 12:14 AM
TOTUS committed suicide rather than listen to Obama one more minute.
scotash on July 14, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Damn…those Republican ninjas are something else!
CPT. Charles on July 14, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Damn you, VRWC! Damn you to Heck!
Pomme143 on July 14, 2009 at 1:05 AM
The gravity was raaaacist
FontanaConservative on July 14, 2009 at 1:53 AM
No, any noise will be drowned out by, “Uhhh, umm, uh, uh…”
Otherwise, a very funny and clever connection you made.
ConservadorRebelde on July 14, 2009 at 1:57 AM
From Wikipedia;
long_cat on July 14, 2009 at 2:09 AM
Without TOTUS President Zero will still continue lyin’ his glass off.
jbinnout on July 14, 2009 at 2:12 AM
When the second TOTUS goes on disability, the community organizer won’t be able to find his glass with two hands,
jbinnout on July 14, 2009 at 2:19 AM
Wonder if it was made in China?
Dr. ZhivBlago on July 14, 2009 at 2:22 AM
“sorry about that guys?” Really that is the thanks TOTUS gets for all these months of faithful service.
Obama is a user.
petunia on July 14, 2009 at 3:13 AM
“Sorry about that guys.”
Economy/Teleprompter… no diff.
petunia on July 14, 2009 at 3:17 AM
Didja notice that Obama looked to the left, by reflex, before jumping back to the right to find the words. If only that was more than a metaphor.
Mallard T. Drake on July 14, 2009 at 3:28 AM
New evidence has come to light suggesting Michelle Obama might be responsible for the death of TOTUS. Seems a very
expensivereasonably priced compact was found close to the podium. Sources say it’s most certainly Michelle’s and was thrown at President Obama after Michelle was shown a cached version of Hot Air, in which bloggers and readers came up with captions for a recently taken picture showing President Obama giving a Brazilian 16-year old the “once-over”.In light of this, I think TOTUS should be designated a hero, for taking a compact for the President.
Thunderstorm129 on July 14, 2009 at 3:56 AM
Comment pages: « Previous 1 2 3 4 Next »