A look back at the funniest moments from President Obama's first year in office, including highlights from his stand-up comedy routines, late-night TV appearances, and funny moments caught on camera.
1. Obama Kills at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Obama pokes fun at himself and the Washington establishment in his debut as comedian in chief at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. Obama on the news media: "Most of you covered me. All of you voted for me. Apologies to the Fox table."
2. Obama Wields a Lightsaber
President Obama gets his geek on by wielding a lightsaber during a fencing demonstration on the White House lawn. As one commenter imagined him saying, "You can't win, teabaggers. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine."
3. Obama Orders Stephen Colbert to Shave Head
Under direct orders from Commander-in-Chief Barack Obama, General Ray Odierno shaves Stephen Colbert's head during a taping of the show in Iraq. "I say if Stephen Colbert wants to play soldier, it's time to cut that man's hair," Obama decreed.
4. Obama Calls Kanye West A 'Jackass'
President Obama calls Kanye West a "jackass" for interrupting Taylor's Swfit's MTV awards acceptance speech. "Not since 'yes, we can' has Obama found a slogan so many Americans can get behind," joked Conan O'Brien.
5. Obama Gets Mocked For Winning Nobel Peace Prize
President Obama catches comedic flak from all corners after his unexpected win of the Nobel Peace Prize. As one Twitter user joked, "Obama also awarded Nobel prize in chemistry. 'He's just got great chemistry,' says Nobel Committee."
6. Obama Kills Fly Like a Ninja
During an interview with CNBC, Obama killed a fly with his bare hands. "That was pretty impressive wasn't it?" Obama boasted. "I got the sucker." Watch a remixed version of Ninja Obama in action.
7. Obama Draws Big Laughs at Radio and TV Correspondents' Dinner
President Obama skewers the media in a stand-up routine at the Radio and TV Correspondents dinner. "It wasn't easy coming up with fresh material for this dinner," Obama said. "A few nights ago, I was up tossing and turning, trying to figure out exactly what to say. Finally, when I couldn’t get back to sleep, I rolled over and asked Brian Williams what he thought."
8. Photo Makes Rounds of Obama Supposedly Checking Out Girls' Butt
A seemingly incriminating photo appeared to show Barack Obama checking out the butt of a 16-year-old Brazilian girl at the G8 Summit. The video, however, told a different story. Obama instead was offering his hand in a gentlemanly gesture to another woman walking up the steps. The real culprit was French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who was clearly gawking at the girl.
9. Obama to Letterman: 'I Was Actually Black Before the Election'
After being asked by David Letterman whether his opponents were motivated by racial hatred, Obama quips, "It's important to realize that I was actually black before the election."
10. Obama Pokes Fun at Rahm Emanuel
President Barack Obama cracks jokes about Rahm Emanuel, his Blackberry, and Washington's elite at the annual Alfalfa Club dinner. "This hasn't been reported yet, but it was actually Rahm's idea to do the swearing-in ceremony again," Obama said. "Of course, for Rahm, every day is a swearing-in ceremony."
11. BONUS: John Hodgman Declares Obama A Nerd
Comedian John Hodgman teases Obama at the Radio & TV Correspondents' Dinner by calling him the "First Nerd President" and saying he hopes Obama can solve the age-old conflict between nerds and jocks.
12. BONUS: JibJab Takes on Superhero Obama
JibJab presents an animated spoof video portraying President Obama as a superhero saving the world, set to the tune of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home."
