One of the lesser-known facts about Barack Obama is that he possesses a wicked sense of humor. Witness this video making the rounds from a 2005 roast of Rahm Emanuel, in which the future president pokes fun at his future chief of staff for, among other things, being a ballet dancer in his youth."Very few people know...that he studied ballet for a few years. In fact, he was the first to adopt Machiavelli's The Prince for dance," Obama quips. "It was an intriguing piece, as you can imagine, there were a lot of kicks below the waist."
Obama also won rave reviews during the campaign for his stand-up routine mocking John McCain at the Al Smith dinner.
Comedians may be having a hard time finding the funny in Obama, but at least we can count on Obama serving up a few good punch lines himself, his recent jab at Nancy Reagan notwithstanding.
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He’s a smart fellow and most smart fellows have some sort of wicked humor, I don’t know why perhaps that’s the way they control stress, no idea?
He IS a funny guy. I still laugh at the joke he made at the dinner when he said his middle name was really “Steve”.
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Is there anything other than this and him not liking beets that might be more worthwhile and more valuable to write about? Would like to learn more about his past, etc. other than his involvement with Ayers, Rev. Wright, Acorn, etc. Can we read about his accomplishments, awards, honors, academics, etc. Thanks!
Marlie, you may have noticed that this is a humor site. If you’re interested in reading Obama’s resume, you should go to BarackObama.com
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yeah sure ! Obama is funny and serious at the same time ! great qualities ! the one that’s only funny is bush
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I’m even a collector of his movies :p
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Jon Stewart is having a hard time himself making jokes about Obama… and we all know how easy and funny it was when he was all over Bush…
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Lol yeah I remember that time where Obama got “chocked up because of his anger”. I thought that was a clever joke, although it might have been inappropriate at that time because he was discussing the serious problem of bonuses…
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I find it kind of refreshing to have a president with a sense of humor. Loved his White House Correspondent’s Dinner Speech last week. He’s not afraid to make fun of himself
Considering the job we’ve giving him to do, I’d much prefer a man who has a sense of humor, can laugh at himself, and see the lighter side of things running the show. =)
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Great comedy comes from great communications. Obama is perhaps one of the best Oratorial Presidents we have had in too long. His speeches make you feel the hope he feels for this country. I only hope that he’s not all style and no substance.
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He is really a funny guy,and i think it’s a good thing to have some humour in you.
Yeah I have seen his humor several times but just think he is under so much pressure that you hardly ever see it on TV or in public settings.
He has a sense of humour which is good
I think most would agree that it is refreshing to have a president with a sense of humor; as long as it is in good taste. So fat Obama seems to take this this in stride.
I’d much prefer a man who has a sense of humor, can laugh at himself, and see the lighter side of things running the show.
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he`s good comedian in my opinion
Obama is perhaps one of the best communicator and he has a great sense of humour.
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I see Obama as a man who will change how America is seen by the world
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This is one of the many reasons why I think Barack Obama is an incredible individual. While humor doesn’t make someone qualified for the President, I will say that it is refreshing to have someone in the Oval Office that brings forward an intelligent form of humor rather than one whose humor is encompassed by how ridiculously dumb his next statement might just be. The verdict is still out on Obama, but its good to see he has a funny side as well. I bet he wishes though that he could get a new Blackberry Bold 2 instead of the Blackberry device he was given.
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He is a funny guy! His speeches make you feel the hope he feels for this country. I only hope that he’s not all style and no substance.
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I agree…it is refreshing to hear that someone with such an authoritative positive can still have joy and laughter (or express it as least).
“I still laugh at the joke he made at the dinner when he said his middle name was really “Steve”.
Haha, I think that is his best joke till date!
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Nice to know about the humor nature of obama.
“he studied ballet for a few years”!
The more I learn about him, the more I like him,
he’s much funnier than bush thought he was