When Obama Royally Screws Up, The Queen Makes Hilarious Faces
President Obama's Tour of DOHs through the UK and Ireland made a stop at another DOH last night during a royal banquet at the Queen's house. Obama's first DOH came when his limo "The Beast" broke down in Dublin and his second came when he revealed that he's a time traveler by writing the wrong date in the guest book at Westminster Abbey. And last night, Obama talked over the national anthem, which is a no no and will earn you a slap to the mouth. To put things into perspective, this is the fancy equivalent of talking during your grandma's stories.
On The View this morning, they said that Obama also broke protocol by touching his glass before Her Majesty the Queen touched hers. Buckingham Palace hasn't seen a moment as awkward as this since Prince Charles kissed Princess Diana on the balcony.
Diamond crown or not, the Queen is still a grandma and her natural instincts are to throw an "I got your number, hussy!" look when somebody acts backwards in her presence. Camilla was secretly sighing with relief on the inside, because up until last night she was the only one who was the recipient of one of the Queen's "fire up the guillotine" eyes.
This is why Prince Hot Ginge and I could never be (I know, I'm breaking his heart). I'd fart in those chairs and down that glass in one gulp. You don't ever try to fart in a memaw's house. They can hear it enter the gates before it actually does. You don't know how many times I've sat in a grandma's house and suddenly found her screaming at me, "Take it outside! Take it outside!"
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Submitted by nunya_bizness on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 2:32pm.
teabaggers pouncing like starved junkyard dogs on an incredibly minor non-catastrophe, since this President doesn't give them much to work with, although I agree that the Chief of Protocol dropped the ball on this one.
I guess this one was coming on the heels of when *ggggggaaaaaasssssppppp* Michelle Obama was so classless as to touch the Queen! so of course this second faux pas is a disaster of epic proportions.
waiting for this one to bump the tornados and the Casey Anthony trial from the headlines. no? won't happen you say? alrighty then.
if folks think this is bad, folks must have gone apeshit when his predecessors puked on people and gave a relaxing back rub to the only female head of state at the G8.
Submitted by Saul Alinsky on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 2:06pm.
Fancy Malone, your youtube videos are fucking disturbing, dude. What is with all of the stuffed animals? No. Never mind. Don't expound.
Ell oh ell!
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I do not like Obama, but I seriously could give a shit if he offended the Queen. Go on and touch your glass Barry, and make her squirm, I don't care.
Oh please. The Royal family has fucked up SO many times. That hoity toity old bird needs to get over it.
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I'm countin' on Jesus at this point.
And does Camilla ever have a chance at becoming queen? I would much rather see Kate (Catherine) do it than some side whore that got a lucky break in royalty because she probably does anal and Diane didn't.
That old bitch could have picked up her glass and held it, thereby smoothing over an awkward moment buuuuuttttt noooooooooo. She had to be the stuffy inbred figurehead royal monarch that most of her own country wants to abolish.
Jeez, one embarrassment after another. Why doesn't anybody prep him for this shit
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He probably thought he could do whatever he wanted because he's some asshole who still thinks the USA is the most powerful nation in the world. I find it hard to believe he was going to England and Ireland and NO ONE offered him ettiquette lessons. He probably just said he didn't need the shit and was encouraged by idiots afraid to speak up that he didn't need them, either.
Hey, Mr. President, isn't it your job to get down the proper practices of other cultures? Shit, fire the bitch who thought you could wing it in Britain.
Submitted by tasty dish on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:59pm.
besides, he was talking BEFORE the music started. couldn't they have helped the guy out and waited for him to finish the toast, then press play or cue the violinists or however they do it
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That IS how they do it. He unwittingly cued them by saying the very words that were the signal for them to start playing. He was then supposed to shut up, wait for the song to finish, THEN toast the Queen. He's an idiot.
As fox news viewers declare the trip a failure because he touched his glass a moment too soon, President Obama addressed both Houses of Parliament -- a great honor typically reserved for British monarchs.
Way to keep yer eyes on the ball, teabaggers!
What the hell happened in here? Feel free to whine and complain about Barry all you want, but Ryan's bootleg attempt to kill Medicare royally screwed the Republicans in 2012.
So namaste, bitches.
Is Michelle really trying to pull off a Jackie O with those gloves? Not happening sweety ... stick to the foo foo Easter dress with hideous bolero. Looks as though the attire for the evening is something with a sleeve. She must've missed the memo. Really not trying to pick on her but her fashion taste sucks and she makes it hard for you to ignore it.
Otherwise, cheers to Obama making the US look like uncouth fools.
I would say Obamarama's trip to Europe was an epic fail!
What people seem to be missing is that this is neither a stupid nor an ignorant man.-Karen Flatts
Need to see the grades before I believe that one. Bitch should be showing everyone his shit if he's so smart so he can smear everyone's noses in it with his narcissism.
No. Obama is a dumb fuck AND a narcissist but that goes for just about every used car salesman of a politician.
DohBama's pimp cup strikes again. That piss and vinegar look on the Queen's face was priceles.
Fancy Malone, your youtube videos are fucking disturbing, dude. What is with all of the stuffed animals? No. Never mind. Don't expound.
He wasn't being ignorant. Really. It was a statement about the monarchy.
Submitted by BitchyD on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:33pm.
His whole trip has just been one stupid fuck up after another. Drinking or touching your glass before the host/ess isn't just protocol, it's manners. And if she started gabbing during our national anthem we'd all be in an uproar over her rudeness and disrespect. He's been looking like a first class fool and needs to straighten up his act. It's just embarrassing at this point.
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I agree 100%. What people seem to be missing is that this is neither a stupid nor an ignorant man. These are not so much "mistakes" as the acts of a malignant narcissist who believes that these protocols don't apply to him. He is an embarassment only because of his arrogance and disdain of others, not just individuals, but entire countries.
It appears that Obama is the new funnybot. AWKWARD!!!
haha, as Bugs Bunny would say: What a maroon!
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Submitted by Fancy Malone on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 1:36pm.
My Country Tis of Thee is pretty much the same song as God Save the Queen.
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He probably thought it was a homage to America! tee hee hee
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Ha! Strangely, I had the same thoughts.
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He had more fun in Ireland drinking Guinness with the locals & not having to follow a stuffy protocol!
Submitted by Fancy Malone on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 1:36pm.
My Country Tis of Thee is pretty much the same song as God Save the Queen.
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He probably thought it was a homage to America! tee hee hee
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He's stupid. He doesn't know how many states there are in the US, he doesn't know what date it is (he signed the guest book with a 2008 date), he doesn't know proper protocol. Heck, even I know proper protocol and I'm not a world leader. What a doofus.
My Country Tis of Thee is pretty much the same song as God Save the Queen.
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Fancy's Big Surprise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3r5BLdqxig
Fancy's Big Surprise Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY4we9Ivg9M
@ Fancy Malone, But still, they interrupted his speech. If he had just shut up then, it woulda been all kinds of awkward.
And count me in the mass of dumb folk who don't know the intro to God Save the Queen. It honestly coulda been anything in those first seconds. Actually, it almost sounds like My Country 'Tis of Thee! lol
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Dr. Dick, Ha! I was thinking the same thing. He didn't barf, now that would be embarrassing. Fuck the royals. The President of the United States has more to do with his time than pander to these leeches of society who live off the people while providing little more than tabloid fodder. Off with their heads! Also, I thought the lady on the left was Paula Deen, now that would be some dinner if she were there. It's OK Obama, you didn't do anything wrong. The Queen may stuff it in her crumpet box.
Submitted by cake coke and cock on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:53pm.
what the hell? They started the hymn before he was finished! HOW RUDE! AND, how the fuck was he supposed to know that that was their National anthem? He probably thought it was the orchestra giving him a courtesy background instrumental for ambiance and shit.
Uhhh...if Obama wasn't aware that "God Save the Queen" is England's national anthem, that's some shades of ERRRDERRRRR Bush Jr. right there.
Obama looked scared when he realized his mistake - as he should've. The Queen looked as though she was about to transmogrify into her reptilian form due to her silent rage. Bitch is lucky he wasn't made into lizard lunch.
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"You sound not naturally beautiful"
Fancy's Big Surprise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3r5BLdqxig
Fancy's Big Surprise Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY4we9Ivg9M
I loved it on "Frasier" when Daphne's relatives came for the wedding, and were the English version of the Clampetts.
It was a fresh twist on the "U.K. invented manners" schtick.
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This post totally makes me feel better about being a fuck-up. love it!
The best etiquette fuck up ever was when Bush Sr. threw up at the table during a state dinner in Japan.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnOnDatqENo
In "The Queen," Michael Sheen had to be prepped how to act in front of Helen Mirren, even though Blair was a lifelong "subject." I don't have any idea if those scenes were true to life, but the idea that a lifelong subject of the crown doesn't know the protocol would definitely provide ample excuse for someone who is not a fucking "subject" to get it wrong.
As far as the date thing goes, I can't spell my own name if someone is talking to my while I'm trying to write; I automatically just start writing whatever they're saying.
(My own inability to concentrate on more than one thing at a time makes me think that all use of cell phones while driving should be illegal and treated as severely as non-Hollywood DUI's. Maybe some people can do it, but most people probably can't.)
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Well, I'm torn. As an American I don't think we need to be kowtowing to the Queen of England (we *did* have that whole Revolution thing). However, OTOH, I'm embarrassed when Americans go to other countries & don't follow protocol there because that only perpetuates the "rude American" stereotype.
In this case, this it the POTUS, this is a "diplomatic" mission & he is in "her house." I'm sure the White House got the protocol book from the palace & obviously, no one bothered to read it & brief him on it (which is kind of inexcusable, IMO). He should have followed the protocol, because this just makes the whole country look bad, IMO.
Submitted by caprica six on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:55pm.
We have a live one, y'all.
BitchyD, pick a nonsense fight elsewhere. Next.
You seem to be the antagonist here who wants to start a ridiculous flame war. I was just responding back. Bye.
While I was raised by wolves and don't know how to use silverware, there is actually an entire group at the State Department who's job it is to help the president greet other poo-bahs in accord with their local customs. If dude doesn't want to listen, then its fox-paw time!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_of_Protocol_of_the_United_States
These declicate matters of protocol reminds me of the scene in Ace Ventura when spitting on each other is the highest sign of respect: http://youtu.be/qDUTGzDqN-E
I am loving the Obama haters cum accidental etiquette purists.
well, that does it. i ain't voting for him now. i mean, really now.
besides, he was talking BEFORE the music started. couldn't they have helped the guy out and waited for him to finish the toast, then press play or cue the violinists or however they do it?
We have a live one, y'all.
BitchyD, pick a nonsense fight elsewhere. Next.
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Men: "I..."
Hedley Lamarr: "...your name..."
Men: "...your name..."
Hedley Lamarr: *Shmucks.* -Blazing Saddles
what the hell? They started the hymn before he was finished! HOW RUDE! AND, how the fuck was he supposed to know that that was their National anthem? He probably thought it was the orchestra giving him a courtesy background instrumental for ambiance and shit.
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Submitted by caprica six on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:42pm.
Submitted by Vanitas on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:36pm.
Speak for yourself, I would definitly not be in an uproar if she talked during the national anthem. do.not.care.
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Exactly. We don't give a shit about shit like that. We don't have plugs up our asses. However, we WILL give a shit about rude fuckers like Bin Laden. That is all.
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You know it would be front page news and all over TV for a week. So don't act like it would just be blown off and we wouldn't have to hear about it incessantly.
What a buffoon. God forbid he should take a few minutes from drinking beer with his hood-rat friends to learn the protocol for visiting a foreign country. Lazy POS! He is a constant embarrassment to the USA.
And for those who think his wife is stunning, get a life. She's ugly as sin.
Queen to special guest:
"Oh! The one "Family Matters" where you put an entire box of soap in the wash! Suds everywhere! 'We' were amused. "Did I do that?!" 'We' laughed and laughed, even waking Phillip."
Submitted by Vanitas on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:36pm.
Speak for yourself, I would definitly not be in an uproar if she talked during the national anthem. do.not.care.
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Exactly. We don't give a shit about shit like that. We don't have plugs up our asses. However, we WILL give a shit about rude fuckers like Bin Laden. That is all.
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Hedley Lamarr: "Repeat after me: I..."
Men: "I..."
Hedley Lamarr: "...your name..."
Men: "...your name..."
Hedley Lamarr: *Shmucks.* -Blazing Saddles
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Submitted by ILovePapaSmurf on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 11:27am.
Anyone can wear a CROWN - it isn't really a holy thing. Anyway, it's just an over-sized tiara she sports. Funny thing is that Camilla fits in with this lot at the royal trough rather well."
True, but it looks dirty on her.
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I would slaughter a thousand babies for an hour alone with Mike Rowe."
I hope the asshole who started the music early and INTERRUPTED Obama's toast got sent to the dungeon! Royalty has no fucking place in this world anymore!
Submitted by Vanitas on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:14pm.
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LOL awesome-you could also sub "Parksville" in for Surrey.
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"And if she started gabbing during our national anthem we'd all be in an uproar over her rudeness and disrespect. "
Speak for yourself, I would definitly not be in an uproar if she talked during the national anthem. do.not.care.
@guest: Didja take back yer LOLz?!? I hadda answer the phone yo!
Anywayz - yeah dat's right. We're watching you;)
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Submitted by Bjork You on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:09pm.
No protocol was broken when Charles was making tampon love with Camilla while (whilst!) still married to Diana. No protocol broken when Nazi-ass Prince Philip leches after the help and anything else in a skirt (side eye to Gerald Butler).
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Exactly. The royals are allowed to be imperfect, BUT everybody else gotta hold their toots in, wait til the damn song is over and not touch jack shit until the old bag finishes judging them all.
ETA: Besides, he didn't mean to fuck up the protocol; it's something that could happen to anyone not used to different rules. I'll tell you something he, and the US military, didn't fuck up: Bin Laden Boom Bitch BYE operation. That's what.
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Hedley Lamarr: "Repeat after me: I..."
Men: "I..."
Hedley Lamarr: "...your name..."
Men: "...your name..."
Hedley Lamarr: *Shmucks.* -Blazing Saddles