In amazing show of athleticism, Obama kills housefly in mid-air

Yes, I know 'the fly' has been discussed endlessly, but I enjoyed this take on it. :D

http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2009/06/16/in-amazing-show-of-athleticism-obama-kills-housefly-in-mid-air/

In amazing show of athleticism, Obama kills housefly in mid-air
By Jimmy Orr | 06.16.09


Who says President Obama is weak on defense?

It was almost like watching that scene from Karate Kid when Mr. Miyagi showed Daniel how to kill a fly with his chopsticks. Except it was the White House version of it. And no less dramatic.

President Obama played the part of the seasoned Sensei while CNBC’s John Harwood was the hapless kid played by Ralph Macchio. Yes, it was high drama in the East Room today.

PETA has yet to issue a statement, but we couldn’t sit on this pivotal story waiting for one. We just had to go with it.

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Presidential skill

In a move only rivaled by President Bush’s ducking of two flying Iraqi shoes back in December, President Obama nailed the fly in mid-air sending the insect to an early but much deserved grave.

It wasn’t as though Obama set out to kill the fly originally. He warned the fly more than once. “Get out of here,” Obama told the fly, waving his hands (to express the seriousness of the situation).

Harwood, noting the relentless nature of the insect, said to the president, “That’s the most persistent fly I’ve ever seen.” But not once did the reporter offer to assist Obama.

That’s when Obama took things into his own lightning fast hands pulverizing the insect like Miyagi or even Chuck Norris might do.

Moments passed before a stunned Harwood stammered, “Nice…”

Cool Hand Obama looked at the humbled reporter and said, “Now, where were we.”

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After Harwood composed himself, he told his CNBC colleagues that this might be Obama’s “make my day moment.”

Let’s see Dick Cheney question Obama’s credentials on national defense now…

Ralph Macchio caught the fly. Although its still amazing, you have to reform your analogy.

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with a tissue after the interview. I can't even begin to imagine Bush doing anything like that. Even if he does brag about picking shit up after Barney craps on the neighbors's lawns.

He keeps getting surprised, but bless his heart--it doesn't stop him from trying.

:rofl:

"What a waste. $10 million dollars of CIA technology - just ruined by Obama. When WILL Cheney and friends leave him alone?"
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This article and the responses here gave me some of the best laughs that I've had in a long time!

:applause:

Fortunately, I had nothing in my mouth.

He'll stay cool, give you a chance to relax and when you least expect it....

Bam!

And then he'll personally take out your body and get back to business.

Carry on, Mr. President.

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.... 'cause I gotta go to work.

to write him a theme song. :patriot:

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rbUH_iVjYw&feature=related

(... and I have to brag here: While camping I killed a pesky fly in mid-air with a sharp Buck knife, and I have two witnesses who can verify the feat. Though I admit it was pretty much random luck. I was as surprised as anyone, except the fly of course.)

of what went down:P I saw the video!

a gay African-American male as his next Supreme Court nominee.

If The Karate Prez was really a thoughtful, anti-violence person he would have caught Ronnie in his cupped hand and released him to the outdoors to be free to lay his eggs on a pile of Bo poop like Dog intended.

Rest assured there will be some bad karma coming out of this nefarious act.

First they fail to protect Michelle Obama from raging schoolgirls, and now this!

:headbang:
rocktivity

~sigh~

Ha!

Where's PETA when you need them?


Help me!!!!

He swatted a fly, people do it all the time, everyday. Hell, I would have been more impressed if he had caught the fly alive rather than killing it ( and yes, I've done this myself countless times).

Sorry, but I think all this furor over merely swatting a fly is ridiculous.

And to compare it to a fictional depiction of snatching a fly with chopsticks:eyes:

Lighten up a little, huh? :eyes:

Chill out!

Silly you!!!

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Hillary couldn't have pulled it off. :shrug:

She would have just let the fly lay some eggs on her hand.

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:rofl: touche'

Just kidding. I'm a huge Hilary supporter!

Certainly I've swatted flies with newpapers and flyswatters -- but a bare hand with the fly on the arm - and cameras rolling?? You are ready to graduate to chopsticks and we all look forward to the youtubes.

Is there anything he can't do?

Had he approached the Pres. with hands outstretched to hit something, he'd likely have found himself on the floor, in a tight hold of one of the Secret Service guys.

It was a fun scene to watch!

PETA Wishes Obama Hadn't Swatted That Fly

WASHINGTON — The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wants the flyswatter in chief to try taking a more humane attitude the next time he's bedeviled by a fly in the White House.

PETA is sending President Barack Obama a Katcha Bug Humane Bug Catcher, a device that allows users to trap a house fly and then release it outside.

"We support compassion even for the most curious, smallest and least sympathetic animals," PETA spokesman Bruce Friedrich said Wednesday. "We believe that people, where they can be compassionate, should be, for all animals."

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,527001,00.html?mrp

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