Great news: Oprah to host primetime Obama Christmas special
posted at 5:28 pm on November 25, 2009 by Allahpundit
Two mega-celebrities with Jesus complexes coming together in honor of the actual Jesus. Perfect. All they need now is a cameo from Bono and the circle will be complete.
On the upside: At least it’s not a “holiday” special.
The queen of daytime will interview the president of the country during an ABC holiday special that brings together Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama.
The network has announced “Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special,” which includes an interview with the president, a conversation with the First Couple and tour of the White House.
The special marks the first time Winfrey has interviewed Obama since he took office. “Christmas at the White House” will air Sunday, Dec. 13, at 10 p.m.
I’m pretty sure this is unprecedented if only because everything The One does is “unprecedented,” including the stuff for which there’s lots and lots of precedent. For example, did you know that he’s America’s first “Pacific president,” if you don’t count the 14 or so other guys who might reasonably lay claim to that title? More from Politico:
But by applying the “unprecedented” label to a so many scenarios in government — from transparency to efforts to reduce the environmental impact of mountaintop coal mining — the Obama administration risks outsize expectations and overhype.
“It comes close to a certain arrogance,” Hughes said, “as if this president has done things that no other president has ever done before — except that they have done them before.”
In fairness, there are some things he’s done that no other president has done before. Like, say, this. Exit question: How about a presidential Christmas-special duet of “The Little Drummer Boy” with Bono, a la Crosby and Bowie? That would be unprecedented — and awesome.
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She needs two more wise men and some gifts.
Cicero43 on November 25, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Maybe he’s going to try to do a variety show where so many others have failed recently…
And now, the Obama Dancers!
Skywise on November 25, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Curious. If you are an atheist, wouldn’t you prefer “holiday” special to Christmas special? And “holiday” sales to Christmas sales?
lorien1973 on November 25, 2009 at 5:31 PM
I don’t care either way, but I know some readers do so I flagged it.
Allahpundit on November 25, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Thats gonna raise his poll numbers!!
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Hopefully no one will be simulating any sex acts…
MestizoMaverick on November 25, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Yeah, if we really had been best friends, she would totally be off my friends and family network after this.
cynccook on November 25, 2009 at 5:32 PM
I’m surprized it’s not going to be called “Obamamas at the White House.”
TXUS on November 25, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Baby Jesus never would have foreseen the day that America would be led by a man of African descent.
Cicero43 on November 25, 2009 at 5:33 PM
I predict a ratings fail.
Rational Thought on November 25, 2009 at 5:33 PM
He probably won’t beat Palin’s ratings boost she gave Oprah.
Enoxo on November 25, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Ummmm I have to wash my hair the night it’s on. That’s it. Yeah. Washing my hair.
ROFLMAO!!!
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 5:33 PM
I’m setting the remote now to block ABC that night. Just make sure you don’t flip to NBC at 10 pm though since you’ll likely be greeted by Olberdunce.
JammieWearingFool on November 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Hehe.
lorien1973 on November 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Keep going fauxbama. You will implode. Drink like your daddy.
BHO Jonestown on November 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM
He he he
nyx on November 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM
I bet there will be a star directly over the White
House!
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM
So who’s taking bets on how low the ratings share is going to be?
The Ugly American on November 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Is The Colonel invited?
omnipotent on November 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Why wasn’t Doprah invited to the State Dinner last night?
Knucklehead on November 25, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Who’s going to play Ebenezer Scrooge?
txag92 on November 25, 2009 at 5:35 PM
BillO left out again?
macncheez on November 25, 2009 at 5:36 PM
the ratings are going to be SNL low
nyx on November 25, 2009 at 5:36 PM
I’m dreaming of a government shutdown will be sung by Newt Gin-Grinch:
I’m dreaming of a government shutdown,
just like the ones I used to know
When the bureaucracy is idle and republicans listen
to hear media hallow and crow
WashJeff on November 25, 2009 at 5:36 PM
I’m setting the remote now to block ABC that night. Just make sure you don’t flip to NBC at 10 pm though since you’ll likely be greeted by Olberdunce.
JammieWearingFool on November 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM
JammieWearingFool: It’ll probably be on every channel,
world wide!!:)Sarc.
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Counter-programming idea: A Very Wasilla Christmas.
Sarah, Todd and the kids are joined by Beck, Hannity, O’Reilly and Greta as they roast authors of Going Rouge over an open fire.
Santa Limbaugh flies in from EIB’s Southern Command bringing gifts for all.
JammieWearingFool on November 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM
To further that, Philly and NY are playing football that night / time. So… epic rating fail is in Obama’s future.
Enoxo on November 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM
The White House is going to need WAY more Christmas Cookies.
portlandon on November 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Two people the media and left consider Jesus coming together to draw some attention away from the actual Jesus. I can’t wait.
amerpundit on November 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Rehearsals for this show.
WashJeff on November 25, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Documents roasting on an open fire.
Ronnie on November 25, 2009 at 5:38 PM
We can’t even celebrate Jesus’ birthday without Obama showing up to talk about himself. I mean really, Obama can’t even let Jesus be celebrated without being celebrated himself.
amerpundit on November 25, 2009 at 5:38 PM
You’re on a roll, Allah! Who knew a blogosphere beating was a good way to get the creative juices flowing. ;)
Jim-Rose on November 25, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Rush Limbaugh was all over that angle-that night has a huge NFC matchup on Sunday Night Football-NY Giants playing the Philadelphia Iggles.
Those are the #1 and #4 TV markets in the US.
Del Dolemonte on November 25, 2009 at 5:38 PM
I’m going to wash the neighbor’s cat that night…
DanMan on November 25, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Nothing says Christmas like watching politicians with the family. /
I’t think ANY politician would not be welcome in the house this Christmas season. Especially Obama, whose deficits & Unemployment numbers have lead to a far smaller Turkey, & less Presents under the tree.
portlandon on November 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Counterprogramming, a M*A*S*H marathon.
Anybody want to bet they can’t get through 30 mins without comparing the Messiah and the One?
Chris_Balsz on November 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Obama: We have a really big shoooooo for you tonight. First off, let’s start off with Janeane Garafallos tribute to ME…The One. The Messiah. Take it away, Janeane.
Cue music: Oooooooooooh Ooooooooobama at night. He’s so hot in his silk boxers. This is the night, of our Dear Messiahs shoooooooooo. Long Live the World, Obama says you sin, and should pine for him. It is the night, of our Dear Messiah’s shooooooooo.
FALL on your knees. Oh hear the angels voices. Boooooooow to Obamaaaaaaaaaaaa!
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Actually, it’s a flashing sign that says “Get Out”…..
koz on November 25, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Will Oprah be the ass?
BHO Jonestown on November 25, 2009 at 5:40 PM
She’s no virgin… and he’s an a$$.
rockbend on November 25, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Over exposure, its what’s for dinner…
Sharr on November 25, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Underneath the seats of everyone in the studio audience is a bill for $110,000 – their part of the debt. Merry Christmas!
lorien1973 on November 25, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Underneath the seats of everyone in the studio audience is a bill for $110,000 – their part of the debt. Merry Christmas!
lorien1973 on November 25, 2009 at 5:41 PM
LOL!
txag92 on November 25, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Oh, come on folks: It’s not about the Zero, it’s about how many times TOTUS can say “I” or “unprecedented”…..
And how will the first scowler handle having Oprah in de house?
But the possibilities of carols are endless:
“Jingle Bells, ‘Bamy smells, Oprah lays an egg”…
HBowmanMD on November 25, 2009 at 5:43 PM
I was dreading this time. I used to watch Laura Bush give a tour of the White House every Christmas during the eight years on HGTV. I really enjoyed it. It just hit me that this year it was going to be Michelle and it upset me to think of her in that Glorious place, that so many Patriotic people before and including the Bushes occupied. I could say something but being a Christian woman I will hold my true thoughts. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
sandee on November 25, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Maybe Obama, and Oprah will join up, and show us their true, and great awesomeness, then implode. I’d break into singing…..it’s the most wonderful time of the year…if that happened.
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 5:44 PM
I`ll betcha he`s rolled out of a life-size nativity scene dressed as the baby Jesus!
ThePrez on November 25, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Featuring Michelle Obama and The Gals of Liberalism Dancers:
-Helen Thomas
-Hillary Clinton
-Nancy Pelosi
-Sally Quinn
-Rosie O’Donnell
-Dede Scozzafava
-Janet Reno
-Janeane Garofalo
-Anita Dunn
Cicero43 on November 25, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Have you seen the size of it lately? She’s going to need that “wide load” sign on the back of that caboose any day now.
Knucklehead on November 25, 2009 at 5:44 PM
NBC can ‘flex schedule’ to another game that night. Still, it would likely bring a superior matchup of playoff-bound teams.
JammieWearingFool on November 25, 2009 at 5:44 PM
This year we’ll get Biden-cam instead of Barney-cam. Everyone will laugh at Biden as he tries to push an ornament around the whitehouse with his nose.
lorien1973 on November 25, 2009 at 5:45 PM
LOL. Slow clap.
Can we just agree to disagree and they show a Christmas movie instead? Like White Christmas, or Home Alone or The Sound of Music??? (not sure what the Sound of Music has to do with Christmas but that’s when it’s played)
I would support that. Only if Michelle Obama and Rev. Wright provides back up vocals. I understand Oprah and Barry know both of them…..
mjk on November 25, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Shouldn’t there be an additional charge on these people since these dolts voted for this guy?
WashJeff on November 25, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Imagine that. Oprah and Barrack, trying to upstage Jesus Christ.
BottomLine5 on November 25, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Bowing to foreign powers is unprecidentedly unprecidented.
farright on November 25, 2009 at 5:45 PM
$100 bucks says Obama & Oprah have on atleast 27 different “Tiny Tims” carrying the crutch & all to push ObamaCare on their Christmas Special.
“If Tiny Tim here had Government healthcare, he could walk today…..and if he had the public Option he’d be able to fly.”
portlandon on November 25, 2009 at 5:46 PM
lorien1973 LMAO!
sandee on November 25, 2009 at 5:46 PM
It’s all about the birth of our savior…..except he won’t prove where he was born.
DougDavis on November 25, 2009 at 5:46 PM
I’d honestly rather eat a cat turd than watch O and O fellate each other’s ego.
Monica on November 25, 2009 at 5:46 PM
No surprise. ABC is the official propaganda arm of the Obama regime. Considering that Christmas is a holy day, can anyone tell us the last time Obama went inside a church to worship?
rplat on November 25, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Too bad it’s not on CBS. Katie Couric does a bang up job with the Christmas stories.
On the other hand, maybe Charlie Gibson can have a cameo where’s he’s playing Santa (sitting in a chair, glasses propped on the tip of his nose) condescendingly asking kids if they knew what the Bush Doctrine was, in lieu of checking his naughty-or-nice list.
red winger on November 25, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Will Obama be dressed as the Grinch who stole Christmas?
MB4 on November 25, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Sunday at 10 pm? I may be a mom of young kids who has an early bedtime on school nights, but is this a time when a lot of people would typically be watching?
Missy on November 25, 2009 at 5:47 PM
I think that the Fox Network need only replay the original Bing Crosby special (with the Bowie duet) to blast the ratings for the O2 special to smithereens.
Mutnodjmet on November 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Does the Forbidden City in China count as a house of worship for Obama?
WashJeff on November 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Sarah, Sean, Rush and all Fox folks should be in Afghanistan
with the troops at the same time serving a big buffet with
presents for all and singing Christmas carols. Lets all contribute.
dragondrop on November 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Well, with the three big Os doing a Christmas show from the White House…
I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas.
TXUS on November 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Who’s gonna watch it?
Certainly not me.
Kini on November 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM
O SH*T!
HornetSting on November 25, 2009 at 5:49 PM
I hope they do a skit based on Elf Bowling. Reid, Pelosi, Conrad, Dodd, Schumer, Franks, Landreau, Waxman, Kerry, and Boxer can be the elves.
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Doesn’t the fur stick to your tongue?
(Old Steve Martin line)
Patrick S on November 25, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Charlie Gibson as Santa: “Christmas?….Never heard of it!”
portlandon on November 25, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Is this the one where they appear as stop-motion clay figures and have to defeat the Heat Miser with Cap and Trade Legislation?
Nosferightu on November 25, 2009 at 5:51 PM
I’d rather masturbate with sandpaper than watch.
Mike Honcho on November 25, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Will Oprah and Obama have any Acorns roasting on an open fire?
MB4 on November 25, 2009 at 5:51 PM
I should have figured a cable network would not be good enough for Obama. Must be on one of the alphabet stations. More people will be able to adore him.Probably wanted to be on all three.
sandee on November 25, 2009 at 5:51 PM
ROFLMAO!!!
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 5:52 PM
be more appropriate to call it RAMADAN at the “white” House
SDarchitect on November 25, 2009 at 5:52 PM
The Clintons did a similar Christmas special at the White House in 2000 I believe, so this, too, is not unprecedented.
Mayhem on November 25, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Doesn’t the fur stick to your tongue?
(Old Steve Martin line)
Patrick S on November 25, 2009 at 5:52 PM
LMAO……
The Ugly American on November 25, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Counter-programming idea: A Very Wasilla Christmas.
Sarah, Todd and the kids are joined by Beck, Hannity, O’Reilly and Greta as they roast authors of Going Rouge over an open fire.
Santa Limbaugh flies in from EIB’s Southern Command bringing gifts for all.
JammieWearingFool on November 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM
JammieWearingFool: Thats a brilliant idea,me likey!:)
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 5:54 PM
ROFLMAO!!!
Now I’d watch that, if I got to see a few sparks snap, and sere the arses of Bertha, the Rathke boys, and a few other assorted nimrods in the organization of mixed nuts.
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 5:54 PM
So Bury isn’t even the first ‘black’ president to do this?
thomasaur on November 25, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Hahahaha. Very nice!
red winger on November 25, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Ratings turkey.
ddrintn on November 25, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Words almost fail.
Bozo and Oprah jump the shark?
Good grief.
dogsoldier on November 25, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Obama doesn’t think he’s Jesus. He thinks Jesus was his opening act.
Jim Treacher on November 25, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Probably that .03% of the population that thinks “Man, I just have NOT seen enough of my Barack and Oprah lately…”
ddrintn on November 25, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Waiting for Obama to come down my chimney while Oprah raids my icebox. Where can I throw up?
Trying to remember the words to ‘ Black Christmas’.
johnnyU on November 25, 2009 at 5:59 PM
The Clintons did a similar Christmas special at the White House in 2000 I believe, so this, too, is not unprecedented.
Mayhem on November 25, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Mayhem: It was a very Monica Merry Christmas!!
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Will there be a Happy Kwanzaa sequel?
Knucklehead on November 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM
LOL No doubt.
How about a ripoff from Laugh In. They sock it to Jesus, and cast the heavenly light on Obama, who breaks into his unprecedented song about himself. Otherwise known as…Joy to the World. And another unprecedented bit of knowledge for you all. Obama wrote that song himself.
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Christmas with Dear Leader.
vcferlita on November 25, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Who’s gonna watch it?
Certainly not me.
Kini on November 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Kini:Ain’t gonna watch,I might go for that sandpaper
idea,extra-coarse sand paper tho!!hehe:)
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 6:02 PM
ROFLMAO!!!
YOu all are so funny. Thanks so much for the laughs. They really do help get me thru the day. :)
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 6:03 PM
How about a ripoff from Laugh In.
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM
capejasmine: Veddy interesting!:)
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM
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