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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I also will miss the class laura bush brought to the white house at Christmastime. God how I miss those two.
Ghoul aid on November 25, 2009 at 6:06 PM
LMAO!!! Thank you!!! I thought I was the only one here old enough to remember that show. LOL
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 6:07 PM
And Moses, Buddha, and Mohammed, the supporting cast.
TXUS on November 25, 2009 at 6:08 PM
At least I know when my next scheduled sock drawer re-arranging will take place.
NY Conservative on November 25, 2009 at 6:08 PM
The best thing about Laura being in the white house was that she wasn’t on the highway.
simplesimon on November 25, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Will there be a Happy Kwanzaa sequel?
Knucklehead on November 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Knucklehead: The schedule is in Ebonics,I need to translate
it!!:)
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 6:08 PM
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM
LMAO!!! Thank you!!! I thought I was the only one here old enough to remember that show. LOL
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 6:07 PM
capejasmine: The flying Fickle of Fate Award,and say good
night Dick!!!hehe:)
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 6:10 PM
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 6:08 PM
You still have your ebonics disgronificator? I donated mine to a local school here!
lukespapa on November 25, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Ahh the blending of entertainment and a dumbass president who spends millions and lives like a king. His minions love him though while they go hungry. You leftards are incredibly stupid. such dupes.
CWforFreedom on November 25, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Can’t think of a better Christmas buzz killer than this show. I’d much rather watch The Grinch. At least there is some substance to that story and it rhymes.
BetseyRoss on November 25, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Everyone cut simplesimon some slack … he just got off work. Waxing nuts for eight hours is bound to make one a little ornery.
darwin on November 25, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Congress: “That can be arranged.”
LibTired on November 25, 2009 at 6:16 PM
This is the understatement of the century.
NoLeftTurn on November 25, 2009 at 6:16 PM
But…how can this be? America is not, according to the Won, a Christian nation…it is, with it’s HUGE muslim population, or at least could be considered to be, one of the worlds largest muslim nations…an islamic Republic if you will.
Will all signs of Christianity be covered for the cameras?
How will he ever be able to face Ayers and Wright again? Won’t he be kicked outta the “islam is a religion of peace” club?
I must puke now…
Army Brat on November 25, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Yeah Simon, you’re simple alright!
Ghoul aid on November 25, 2009 at 6:16 PM
The real question is:
Will Tyra Banks be there? She asked the ONE if she could stay in the Lincoln bedroom.
She could play the Virgin Mary. Well, batsh*t crazy Mary anyway.
P.S. I agree with the sandpaper idea.
mjk on November 25, 2009 at 6:18 PM
http://www.ihatethemedia.com/michelle-obama-and-oprah-winfrey-hate-each-other
That is the look of death Michelle is giving Oprah…
lovingmyUSA on November 25, 2009 at 6:20 PM
The Dems spend and spend . They party like rock stars and dem voters lap it up. Hilarious. Willing serfs they are. The public skewls have done the DNC right. You leftists are hilarious.
CWforFreedom on November 25, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Let’s look at this on the positive side.
The only people watching this “Christmas Special” will be libtards, many of whom will experience their first pleasant brush with a religious concept.
It will, however, still rank behind their main religious event, the Immaculation of The One last January.
But, what the hell, it’s a start.
TXUS on November 25, 2009 at 6:24 PM
The OO Christmas Show: Looks like a couple of bOObs to me! Let’s make it a silent night!
LonelyMassRepublican on November 25, 2009 at 6:25 PM
I hadn’t thought about that :(
lovingmyUSA on November 25, 2009 at 6:25 PM
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 6:08 PM
You still have your ebonics disgronificator? I donated mine to a local school here!
lukespapa on November 25, 2009 at 6:13 PM
lukespapa: That sounds like Rush speak,hehe!:)
Actually I wish I had one,haha!!:)
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 6:27 PM
You forgot the part where they all go out and shoot and field dress a moose first. Then they can roast it over the “Going Rouge” bonfire.
I’m with ya. I always looked forward to that show every year; Laura Bush is such a classy lady (and loved how the pets always had a role). Michelle doesn’t strike me as one who really cares about any of that stuff. Not sure I want to watch it with her doing the tour.
I wonder who will give the tour when the Palins are in the White House? Wouldn’t it be a hoot to see Todd doing it? LOL.
NoLeftTurn on November 25, 2009 at 6:29 PM
HOW ABOUT SOME NICE SOFT PRESIDENTIAL PORN?
This juicy pair need a room.
Cybergeezer on November 25, 2009 at 6:34 PM
THIS ONE’S GOING TO BECOME THE SLEAZIEST PRESIDENCY TO GO ALONG WITH THE MOST DEGRADING, INCOMPETENT, AND EMBARRASSING.
Cybergeezer on November 25, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Let’s hope someone comes up with ‘Christmas with the Palins’ or something. Should be a lot more down home than anything hosted by Oprah and featuring the Christmas haute couture of the Obamas. He hasn’t figured out that a sizable number of us do not love him.
jeanie on November 25, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Allah,
Barfbag alert . . . Please.
Texyank on November 25, 2009 at 6:38 PM
I predict the DVD will be available for sale for about $19.99 on BET. :-D
Next, the Obama’s host Rev. Jeremiah Wright for a 4th of July spectacular on PBS!
SouthernGent on November 25, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Seriously though, wasn’t being racist before, but I do want to see how long it takes for Michelle and Oprah to go at it. You can’t have two powerful women together like that and not have trouble. I also suspect Oprah may have political ideas.
johnnyU on November 25, 2009 at 6:40 PM
MOVE OVER MICHELLE OPRAH’S MOVIN IN!!!
concernedsenior on November 25, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Only other option — in terms of ratings — that Sunday that NBC could flex would be Chargers at Cowboys, which is a 4;!5 p.m. EST game. But either Philly or New York would have to crater this weekend for that to happen (i.e. — not just a loss, but a season-ending injury to McNabb or Manning that would cut the viewer interest outside the N.Y. and Philly markets).
That said, if the game’s a blowout in the first half and Olby tells viewers at halftime to turn over to ABC, it wouldn’t be a big shock.
jon1979 on November 25, 2009 at 6:41 PM
It is sickening the way this a**hole insinuates himself into every waking moment of our media-saturated lives; reminiscent of scenes from the movie 1984.
Or is that a double-plus-ungood thought-crime?
VoyskaPVO on November 25, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Can`t wait for to hear that classic Christmas song:,
“On the first day of Christmas Obama put us in $1 trillion in debt,
On the second day of Christmas Obama put us in $3 trillion in debt,
On the third day of Chrsitmas Obama put us in $12 trillion in debt,
…..
On the twelve day of the Christmas Obama saved so many jobs that unemployment went to 24%….”
albill on November 25, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Here’s an alternate title for Obama’s Christmas special:
“Little O’Bummer Boy”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZvjPCcHI4g
How much you wanna bet the O’Bummer Christmas Special isn’t going to be about Jesus, but will instead be all about Obama.
Obama can tell Christmas stories from his life like how his Mom thought religion was a joke and only ignorant rubes with weak minds believe in that crap. And that the Bible was some archaic history book, nothing more.
And he can tell all about “Christmas with Wright”, the story of how Ebenezer Cracker dun stole the rest of the world’s goodness and made everyone poor.
OxyCon on November 25, 2009 at 6:41 PM
That would make it like a(n) (un)holy Trinity, right?
At least we know why Oprah is closing the show in 2011. She knows The One will be exposed for what he is, and she can’t handle the impending humiliation.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
manwithblackhat on November 25, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Uh, three wise men.
unclesmrgol on November 25, 2009 at 6:43 PM
‘On the upside: At least it’s not a “holiday” special.’
..or a Kwanzaa special!
VoyskaPVO on November 25, 2009 at 6:45 PM
ACORN’s roasting on an open fire. ROFLMAO!
and KFC gift certificates for all the good little boyz and girlz. Heeyaah Prancer and CLinton, and Donner and Blitzin
johnnyU on November 25, 2009 at 6:48 PM
I wonder how they’ll manage to sanitize the event. A Christmas special without any religious references, symbols, or themes. They’ll probably have libtard staff working on how to accomplish this in a politically correct manner 24/7 until the show.
Firefly_76 on November 25, 2009 at 6:49 PM
I’ll be doing my part and not even have my tv on.
johnnyU on November 25, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Oooh! Ow! Keep it up, race fan! That’s going to help your messiah’s sinking ratings!
Anyway, Laura on the highway vs Obama on the tube. Again. Laura’s no doubt learned to drive more safely, while Obama can’t stop being a doofus. I’ll take Laura.
ddrintn on November 25, 2009 at 6:54 PM
So does that mean we’ll have to miss “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?
yoda on November 25, 2009 at 6:54 PM
LOL!!! I wonder if they’ll sell Bobble headed Obama Claus’s or St. Obama’ statuettes for ones dashboard.
UGH. I hope they aren’t getting ideas from us. lol
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Maybe Obama can throw an infant who survived an abortion into the manger and let it suffocate without medical assistance.
alliebobbitt on November 25, 2009 at 6:56 PM
But do you recall, the most famous idiot of all. Barney the red arsed moron.
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 6:57 PM
I can’t wait to hear Obama’s great stories about X-Mas with his atheist mother and Muslim dad while he was growing up in Indonesia. I bet the holidays for young Barry were almost like Christmas on Walton’s Mountain.
flyfisher on November 25, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Oprah knows Barbara Walters is on her way out.
Cybergeezer on November 25, 2009 at 6:57 PM
He sure staffed his administration with enough Clinton retreads to suggest that’s what he’s going for, but those are still big sleazy shoes to fill.
alliebobbitt on November 25, 2009 at 6:58 PM
The thing that bothers me the most is that when HGTV did Christmas at the White House, the White House was the star. George didn’t show his face and Laura only showed the tree that was decorated by people from all over the Country. In Obama’s world he is the star, thus this travesty. Sad times.
sandee on November 25, 2009 at 7:00 PM
The upside for Ogabe is that there are millions of newly unemployed viewers who will have the time to watch the show.
The downside is that they may have already sold their televisions for food money.
Bishop on November 25, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Sorry I got to this party late; I’m drinkin’; I’m drinkin’!
Cybergeezer on November 25, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Interesting question. Two people who don’t believe in Jesus celebrating His birth on television — heartwarming thought.
flyfisher on November 25, 2009 at 7:01 PM
LET’S DECORATE OBAMBI!
Cybergeezer on November 25, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Cybergeezer, his ears do look like antlers….
sandee on November 25, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Speaking of Obama’s fondness for things by, about and for himself–did anyone see the AP photo of Obama boarding a van with the copy of the GQ article about him in his hand. so much for boning up on the country’s and the world’s problems. If nothing else, this guy will go down as the most self-absorbed President in history.
jeanie on November 25, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Hehehehe!
citrus on November 25, 2009 at 7:13 PM
I’ll skip this and watch Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, thankyouverymuch.
ZK on November 25, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Well I’m going to watch part of it anyway. After all think how great the First Lady and the girls will look in red! Wouldn’t want to miss that sparkling moment would I?
jeanie on November 25, 2009 at 7:20 PM
While his narcissism is extreme, potentially bordering on the psychopathic, I’m strangely comforted that he was holding an issue featuring himself. I just can’t stand the thought of a President of the United States reading that magazine otherwise.
flyfisher on November 25, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Since when does a muslim celebrate Christmas? Whoops! Sorry there Barry! That’s Xmas.
Perhaps another SNL special with THE corporate whore Oprah once again kissing Berry yomama’s ass.
try again later on November 25, 2009 at 7:26 PM
How ’bout another commercial for George Lopez while we’re at it?
Hawkins1701 on November 25, 2009 at 7:28 PM
I would rather slide down a razor into a tub of rubbing alcohol
Renae on November 25, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Sounds like one of those holiday events that calls for a serious spiking of the eggnog!
pilamaye on November 25, 2009 at 7:28 PM
You want moobs with that?
ya2daup on November 25, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Using Air Force One to buzz Manhatten and terrify the voters…. Unprecedented.
kringeesmom on November 25, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Oprah : So what does Christmas mean to you ?
Obama : I feel so sorry for Mary and Joseph, 2 very poor Jews. They had no health insurance and their baby ended up being born in a manger, surrounded by farm animals. If they had a public option and universal healthcare, well thats what I said to myself the first time my pastor Wright told me this story a few years ago
MichelleO : I remember that moment, when baby Jesus was born. I was sitting on my father’s lap when
Oprah : Cut… cut
macncheez on November 25, 2009 at 7:31 PM
The Myth of Obamalot continues….
Still wondering how much last night’s shindig cost while a growing numbers of Americans don’t have enough food and are losing their homes.
Maybe they brought leftovers from last night to hand out at the shelter today….
mistythestripper on November 25, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Don’t forget the “O”-naments (colorizing extra) to be shilled by Montel Williams
ya2daup on November 25, 2009 at 7:35 PM
…and might I add that the French monarchy was overthrown for similar sins.
It’s just _not_done_ by people with any degree of sensitivity to others.
That said, it was one of Michelle’s rare hits on fashion sensibility because she was dressed by PROFESSIONALS.
mistythestripper on November 25, 2009 at 7:37 PM
ROTFLMAO!!
ya2daup on November 25, 2009 at 7:38 PM
I know Oprah wants the Obama presidency to be successful. He’s black. She’s black. I get it. But she picked a dud. Barack and Michele Obama just are not nice, warm, loving people. They are angry and ungrateful and arrogant. No one wants to “spend Christmas” with such people. They’ll have all sorts of platitudes about their jolly family Christmas, eggnog around the tree and all that, but no one will believe it. It will be painfully contrived. When most people think of an Obama Christmas, they think of a bunch of hostile leftists sitting around a table telling crude Sarah Palin and “teabagger” jokes while lamenting how much America sucks — and then laughing their haughty, venal laughs.
Rational Thought on November 25, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Let me see: Oprah, who’s ratings are tanking + Obama, who’s ratings are tanking, somehow equals primetime gold?? Someone at ABC must really want to get fired.
WarEagle01 on November 25, 2009 at 7:57 PM
I’d go so far as to host a lutefisk dinner for anyone who’d rather suffer less unpleasantly.
But Eagles – Giants wins out hands down.
ya2daup on November 25, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Does this man have to try to ruin everything?
Niere on November 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM
I predict that it tanks. Oprah and The One are so over!
And Oprah has only been to the WH twice; this must be one of them. Rumor has it she and Michelle are feuding.
PattyJ on November 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM
At least she can hide behnd those ears in a snow ball fight
bluegrass on November 25, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Special guest preacher is Rev. Wright.
mizflame98 on November 25, 2009 at 8:23 PM
How much is 0 + O Uncle Jed
bluegrass on November 25, 2009 at 8:26 PM
That crap won’t be playing on my TV
bluegrass on November 25, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Yup. Christmas at the White House will be more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
mizflame98 on November 25, 2009 at 8:33 PM
The best thing about Laura being in the white house was that she wasn’t on the highway.
simplesimon on November 25, 2009 at 6:08 PM
What the Hell is that supposed to mean?
LSUMama on November 25, 2009 at 8:39 PM
I can’t WAIT until those two are teenagers. They’ll make Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie look like nuns. Seriously, NO presents from Mom and Dad?
For goodness sake, even when my family was dirt poor on the farm, my brother and I still got presents. And slumber parties. Then again our slumber parties didn’t cost “hundreds”.
And what the H*LL are they spending “hundreds of dollars” on for a slumber party? I can’t imagine. Unless, of course, it’s a stripper….
;)
mjk on November 25, 2009 at 8:41 PM
It means that simplesimon will never feel the tender touch of a woman. Or he’s a douchebag who can’t stay on topic. Take your pick.
mjk on November 25, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Snort. His tanking polls are unprecedented. This is unprecedented and there’s a very good reason for it. He’s the POTUS, not Fred Astaire or Danny Thomas. Good grief. I wonder how many people will really watch this garbage.
scalleywag on November 25, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Oprah with her namesake HARPO
bluegrass on November 25, 2009 at 8:51 PM
It means that simplesimon will never feel the tender touch of a woman. Or he’s a douchebag who can’t stay on topic. Take your pick.
mjk on November 25, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Oh okay. I thought maybe he forgot his meds again.
LSUMama on November 25, 2009 at 8:54 PM
The two are not mutually exclusive.
angryed on November 25, 2009 at 8:56 PM
When are the rehearsals for the 535-member Congressional Lickspittle Choir scheduled?
ya2daup on November 25, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Once the viewer numbers are in, we’ll know EXACTLY how many Obamabots there are in this country.
GarandFan on November 25, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Alternate suggested titles for sham special:
Nightmare Before Christmas –O Style
It’s a Horrible Life (for us peasants on the neo-plantation)
Disaster on Pennsylvania Ave.
All I Want for Christmas (is a job)
Red Christmas- starring the comedy duo of Lenin and Marx
shannonkelly on November 25, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Why is the filthy lying coward even recognizing Christmas. Don’t Muslims have their own set of holidays?
highhopes on November 25, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Will Obama be celebrating Festivus?
Believe me, in my clan, it’ll be an Obama-free zone Christmas Eve day, Christmas Eve, and all day Christmas.
BuckeyeSam on November 25, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Yeah and it really is over the top to have every figure in the creche (including Mary and the camels) resemble the filthy lying coward in the Oval Office.
highhopes on November 25, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Mine too. Liberal brother and in-laws pretty much put political discussions off the table.
highhopes on November 25, 2009 at 9:33 PM
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.
Hey AP, I think you missed it!
wakey74 on November 25, 2009 at 9:38 PM
I wonder if every television network will be pressured to cancel their usual programming in order to broadcast the Oprah special….
Nah! They’d never go that far!
Would they?
There Goes The Neighborhood on November 25, 2009 at 9:49 PM
I didn’t think that Oprah believed in the divinity of Jesus.
iceman1960 on November 25, 2009 at 9:57 PM
It’s sure to be a touchy feely new age kinda special.
iceman1960 on November 25, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Wow. Despite dissing Her Majesty with an utterly lame gift, The One has certainly understands the value of one of her most cherished traditions.
ExUrbanKevin on November 25, 2009 at 9:59 PM
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