WHITE HOUSE: PRESIDENT DID NOT BOW TO POTENTATE — HE WAS FARTING
In response to an editorial in the Washington Times that accused President Obama of bowing deeply to Saudi Arabian King Abdullah, the White House has denied that the incident even took place, saying that what appeared to be a bow was actually the president passing gas.
“The president believed that it was a sign of respect to fart in the general direction of the Saudi King,” explained press secretary Robert Gibbs. “It certainly wasn’t a bow. That would be breaking protocol.”
Some reporters present have now revealed that yes, there was in fact a rather ripe aroma in the room following the brief greeting. Others thought that the perpetrator was actually Gordon Brown who had just recently completed his lunch consisting of fish and chips - a notorious gas producer.
Some analysts point out that the president was mistaken in believing that a fart in Saudi society shows anything remotely like respect. But these neutral observers are saying it was an understandable lapse by our president who probably confused the traditional Arab burp after a meal (which denotes polite satisfaction with the repast) with the more problematic act of breaking wind.
Professor Alice P. Gagme of The Lightwalker Institute, a non partisan think tank in Washington, explains that burping after meals is more of a North African custom and that the president was probably confused after screening Ben-Hur with Gordon Brown just prior to the meeting with Abdullah. “The scene where Balthasar, Judah, and Sheik Ilderim have just completed their meal and all burp loudly showing their satisfaction could have been misinterpreted by our president as the characters cutting the cheese,” said Gagme. “Perhaps he believed that if it was good enough doing after a meal, why not show satisfaction with meeting Abdullah by ripping one off during the formal greeting?”
She added, “Anyone can make a mistake.”
In related news, the White House denied that the Administration was trying to turn the country into a socialist gulag. “The idea that these bank takeovers, auto company takeovers, insurance company takeovers, and all the business takeovers we have yet to implement is in any way indicative of creeping socialism is absolutely false,” said Gibbs in response to a question from Fox News. “We will maintain control of these companies until they learn the true nature of capitalism and the free market - donating massive amounts of money to Democratic candidates is the path to fiscal and corporate responsibility.”
I’m rolling on the floor. Had no idea you had a sense of humor!
Comment by lionheart — 4/9/2009 @ 8:10 am
This ties in somehow to Monty Python. I just know it. It was the first thing I thought when I read the title. … and your mother smelt of elderberries! LOL!
Comment by Wramblin' Wreck — 4/9/2009 @ 12:52 pm
NO SENSE OF HUMOR
I have no sense of humor for any post anywhere that suggests that the Federal government has taken over ANYTHING in its attempt to prevent economic collapse.
AIG DOES NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE MONEY OR LOAN GUARANTEES FROM THE TAXPAYER.
GM DOES NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE LOANS FROM THE GOVERNMENT.
No business is being forced to take any money. Taking the bailout is a simple business decision with consequences. One consequence is government supervision. Don’t want the supervision? Don’t take the handout!!
You want a government check? Show up every other Tuesday between 11:00 and 11:45. Get the occasional drug test. Don’t like the requirements? Stay home and don’t collect the check. Simple
Any business that can not run itself without hand outs can go into bankruptcy. The strings being attached to the bailouts are ATTACHED TO THE BAILOUTS. Any business can cut the government strings by not accepting the bailouts. Simple.
All this money needs more strings!!! Not less!!!
Saying anything else, even in jest, is disingenuous.
Comment by bsjones — 4/9/2009 @ 6:15 pm
NO SENSE OF HUMOR
I have no sense of humor for any post anywhere that suggests that the Federal government has taken over ANYTHING in its attempt to prevent economic collapse.
AIG DOES NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE MONEY OR LOAN GUARANTEES FROM THE TAXPAYER.
GM DOES NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE LOANS FROM THE GOVERNMENT.
No business is being forced to take any money. Taking the bailout is a simple business decision with consequences. One consequence is government supervision. Don’t want the supervision? Don’t take the handout!!
You want a government check? Show up every other Tuesday between 11:00 and 11:45. Get the occasional drug test. Don’t like the requirements? Stay home and don’t collect the check. Simple
Any business that can not run itself without hand outs can go into bankruptcy. The strings being attached to the bailouts are ATTACHED TO THE BAILOUTS. Any business can cut the government strings by not accepting the bailouts. Simple.
All this money needs more strings!!! Not less!!!
Saying anything else, even in jest, is disingenuous.
Sorry, forgot to add great post! Can’t wait to see your next post!
Comment by bsjones — 4/10/2009 @ 4:36 am