Obama the Celebrity

The idea to talk about this came to me after watching a football commercial on Thanksgiving. Here it is.



Ok, besides the Billy Madison edits of course, this shit is real. Now I'm all one for visual imagery, but I don't see how Obama in a slo mo iconic catching pose grasping Drew Bree's pass like he's some super star athlete instills giving our youth a bright and healthy future. I understand how the opposition may feel of me complaining: that Obama is simply serving as a fundamental figurehead to represent hope, pride, and leadership, but let me ask you this, is this commercial realistic of what the President of the United States can and should offer? I highly doubt (and cringe at the thought of being proven otherwise) that President Obama has the time or will to play kiddy football in front of the White House with the likes of Drew Brees and Adrian Peterson (mind you I didn't see Adrian in there).

Well for one, if it ever did happen, do you know how many MILLIONS of tax dollars would be raped from your and my wallet to fund this inspirational learning experience? Never mind that because we'd never be informed. Also, these kids you see running around like they've never seen a football before are actors. They all probably flew from L.A. and attend schools like Culver or Agoura Hills. Secondly, if this game did in fact happen, those in attendance would all be the sons and daughters of the Washington elite...no lie. All it would serve to accomplish is reaffirm the power of those holding the government magic stick.

Now I know this is entering the realm of cynicism, but I couldn't help but do a double take when I saw this commercial on Thanksgiving. Is Obama a politician? I'm starting to wonder if he's merely a public figurehead with strings attached attending whatever social function those controlling him behind the stage deem appropriate for coalescing the public eye.

Let us not forget other special appearances made by the O man.



Listen to this character chum about how "we're," as in, you know, the American people, the people he is supposed to represent, out of money. Yeah, no kidding. Maybe we'd have more money if it wasn't wasted on your joking about it at a baseball game.

It almost gives credence to this ridiculous commercial paid for and presented by the McCain team back around last October.



I certainly do consider my President to be of celelbrity status, don't you?

At least Robin Williams understands me.