Well, that was awkward!

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Obama herped, then he derped.

Huuuuuurrrrrrrrdurrrrrrrrrrrr.
 
Beach girl said:
You trying to give "elitist" a bad name? :lol:

When a President is on the international stage, at a major formal event with the country which is traditionally our closest ally, I would prefer to see him not make an embarassing gaffe.

But if he does, fine by me if we can have a sense of humor about it, get a laugh and carry on with our day.
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oh pft! :giggle: you make it sound an embarrassing gaffe can affect our relationship with our closest ally.
 
Beach girl said:
You trying to give "elitist" a bad name? :lol:

When a President is on the international stage, at a major formal event with the country which is traditionally our closest ally, I would prefer to see him not make an embarassing gaffe.

But if he does, fine by me if we can have a sense of humor about it, get a laugh and carry on with our day.
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Yes. It's only fair. Remember how Chevy Chase played to the hilt Ford's own gaffes by doing pratfalls and such on SNL over and over?
 
Jiro said:
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Yep, some are more prone to gaffes than others, that's is for sure!:laugh2:
 
Reba said:
Obama's toast to the queen interrupted by the orchestra - CNN

YouTube - ‪Queen humilitates President Obama at Buckingham Palace by refusing toast - May 24 2011‬‏

(I'm sorry, I couldn't find a captioned version but their facial expressions and body language are pretty clear.)

Maybe it was jet lag or too much traveling?

Obama Signs Westminster Abbey Guest Book

Maybe he was rattled because his speech didn't rouse the British Parliament the way Netanyahu roused our Congress?

Just one of those days. :giggle:
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You could see how Obama felt by his facial expression! You do not talk when the music is playing for the queen!! Obama was really disappointed people did not follow him in his toast to queen!
 
Jiro said:
oh pft! :giggle: you make it sound an embarrassing gaffe can affect our relationship with our closest ally.
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No, I said exactly the opposite, that I doubt it would have any effect on our relationship with the U.K.

It's just funny, is all.

And I'd agree that it's not nearly as embarrassing as some of the stuff Bush did. Aaggghhh.... He should have known better, too.
 
whatdidyousay! said:
You could see how Obama felt by his facial expression! You do not talk when the music is playing for the queen!! Obama was really disappointed people did not follow him in his toast to queen!
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I think he was stewing on the inside. :hmm:
 
I felt kind of bad for him when I saw that on the news. How uncomfortable.
 
CSign said:
I felt kind of bad for him when I saw that on the news. How uncomfortable.
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Maybe if had done an actual practice run beforehand none of this would've happened. After all, he needs guidance, just ask his teleprompter.
 
I heard that the Queen was at some cerebrating at a deaf college and the Queen said to someone her feet where killing her! Everyone started to laugh! The Queen forget the people could read lips ! I can't remember where I heard this it was so long ago!
 
kokonut said:
Maybe if had done an actual practice run beforehand none of this would've happened. After all, he needs guidance, just ask his teleprompter.
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you seem to be fixated with "teleprompter" word.... Is that what you used when speaking at Gally and the folks were constantly making fun of you for that?

You have my sympathy :(
 
whatdidyousay! said:
What about Obama getting locked out of the White House!!
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You don't really want to compare Obama gaffes to Bush's do you?:D

I guess you have never locked yourself out of your house or your car. Oh, well. He's human. At least he is able to laugh at himself. Much preferable to others' ways of dealing with their gaffes.
 
kokonut said:
Maybe if had done an actual practice run beforehand none of this would've happened. After all, he needs guidance, just ask his teleprompter.
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I was thinking the same thing! Obama should had asked what the custom was in addressing the Queen. He could save face instead of having egg on his face!! OUCH!!
 
kokonut said:
Maybe if had done an actual practice run beforehand none of this would've happened. After all, he needs guidance, just ask his teleprompter.
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Now how is one going to ask a piece of machinery anything?

Guidance is definately needed...but it isn't Obama that needs it. Your obsession is showing again.
 
whatdidyousay! said:
I was thinking the same thing! Obama should had asked what the custom was in addressing the Queen. He could save face instead of having egg on his face!! OUCH!!
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I didn't see any egg. I saw a man that made a cross cultural mistake. It happens.
 
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