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Barack Obama's 25 things
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Monday, Feb. 02, 2009
Monday, Feb. 02, 2009
at
9:11:37am PST
My name is Barack Obama. Malia told me Facebook was quote, "a really neat way to tell people about yourself." So here are 25 random things about me.
Yes, I am aware of the "All your base are belonging to us" meme. I am aware of all Internet traditions.
I don't like it when people interrupt my waffles. You could call it a pet peeve. I ordered them, I waited for about 15 minutes to get them, I selected my syrup carefully, and now that I've got everything the way I want it, they want to ask me something? Can't I just eat my waffle?
Some people like to call me "Barry" still. Come on, let's be clear. I gave that up in college. I mean, how would you like to constantly explain that it's not "barrack" as in a place where soldiers stay. It's "Barack" as in "spice rack." Anyway, I haven't been "Barry" for years now.
My new nickname for Chief Justice John Roberts is "Do-Over." He laughs, but I can tell it gets to him.
When I first arrived at the White House, it looked like the recycling bins hadn't been emptied in a while. Apparently someone in the West Wing was fond of something called "BAWLZ," which I'm informed is an energy drink of some sort.
"The Wrath of Khan" is probably the most overrated of the "Star Trek" movies. There, I said it.
Beating Alan Keyes in an election feels exactly as good as you think it does.
I was one of the first U.S. Senators to warn of the dangers of bird flu. Personally I think the issue might have gained some more traction if it had a more threatening sounding name. I mean, "bird flu"? It sounds like you shouldn't be worried unless you're a parakeet. Then again, "bird strike" is not something you want to hear on an airplane.
I miss flying on regular airplanes sometimes. They don't have those Skymall magazines on Air Force One. Those were a good way to kill some time. It's funny what some people will spend money on.
I don't regret mentioning Rush Limbaugh. I don't think it legitimizes him, really. But the fact is, I used to mention Sean Hannity as a stand-in for conservative talk radio hosts, but he turned out to be way too needy. Ever listen to his show? He's got these sound clips of me mentioning his name over and over again. It's like a clingy ex-girlfriend.
I'm actually a little scared of Rahm. Michelle says that's OK because she doesn't like to be left alone in the same room with him either, and she's a pretty tough lady.
I took a bit of flack for my so-called Oval Office "relaxed dress code." Truth is, it wasn't a formal decision or anything. My aides just weren't sure how to work the thermostat just yet. I think it was installed during the Ford administration. So it was a little toasty that day and I took off my jacket when the photographer was there. These things get blown out of proportion.
I really enjoy pie. You like pie? I like a good piece of pie.
Another thing the media blew way out of proportion was the Blackberry thing. All I said was that nobody's going to take it away. Ever. Unless they wanted to pull back a bloody stump. That's all I said about it. See? Blown way out of proportion.
Whenever Joe Lieberman talks to me, his voice cracks like a 17-year-old. I'm not sure why.
I can barely look at John Boehner's face when we're at the same place at the same time. It's like a catcher's mitt with some white Chicklets in there.
People ask me what my secret is when I give speeches. Don't I get nervous, they wonder? Well, sometimes I do. But then I imagine giving a great speech, turning around, walking offstage and then going someplace where I can get some pie. I really enjoy pie.
Who cusses more often, Rod Blagojevich or Rahm Emanuel? Well, I couldn't tell you that, but I can say that neither one of them can hold a candle to Robert Byrd. You know the story of the first time I met him that I wrote in "Audacity of Hope?" Yeah, I had to clean that up a lot. Whew. Nice guy, though.
I seldom agreed with Sen. Ted Stevens about anything, but I will miss talking comic books with him on the Senate floor. Guy had an encyclopedic knowledge of "The Incredible Hulk." Believe it or not, there aren't that many Senators who can work the phrase "hulked-out" into a conference debate with such natural ease.
During the third debate, John McCain smelled vaguely of Hall's cough drops. As a result, I couldn't get the phrase "mentholyptus" out of my head the entire time. I nearly blurted out the word later on when I was talking about energy independence.
Some of you might have read that they keep several pints of my blood frozen aboard the presidential limo, (AKA: "The Beast"). I'm glad it's there and all, but couldn't they have found a more discreet place to put it than the on-board mini fridge? I have to reach past them every time I want something to drink.
To me, the funniest part of the campaign was watching Joe step out of his house to tell those reporters that he wasn't the VP pick. That guy can't lie to save his life.
You'll be pleased to know that I've successfully quit smoking, except for immediately after signing executive orders. So if I start issuing orders on really silly stuff, you'll know that I'm having some trouble.
I know I've said this before, but it's possible that I'm a little bit too awesome. 44 out.