Bearman Cartoon: Obama bows to Emperor
It seems the masses are all in an uproar about President Barack Obama bowing a greeting to Japanese Emperor Akihito. So I have gathered the top 5 reasons Obama did this so you people can get over it. The last reason is todays editorial cartoon.
- He is so tall and Akihito so short, that he HAD to bend down to reach Akihito’s hand.
- He got confused by the famous international etiquette book Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands that he tried to do all three at once.
- He made the Emperor feel superior on purpose. How many of you wouldn’t grovel to someone you want to lend money to you or invest in your business(es)?
- Friday’s basketball game with the White House motor pool caused his back to go out.
AND NUMBER 5….
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November 17, 2009 at 11:38 pm
lol
“upon closer inzpection… this are loafers..”
oh well its about time the US bent over and took it like it has been giving to other countries for decades… lol
November 17, 2009 at 11:48 pm
“inzpection” “this are loafers”
This is exactly why you need us in the drivers seat.
November 18, 2009 at 1:15 am
i was trying to imitate the simpsons character’s accent
Rainier Wolfcastle der…
November 18, 2009 at 9:08 am
Leave me a voice mail next time..haha
November 18, 2009 at 8:07 pm
u dont want that.. ull fall inlove with my sexy voice and even sexier aussie accent
November 18, 2009 at 1:33 am
それはあなたのポケットの卵ロールである、または私に会ってちょうど幸せであるか。
(Might not show up)
November 18, 2009 at 8:19 am
Now what does it mean?
November 18, 2009 at 8:50 am
Damned if I know.
November 18, 2009 at 9:08 am
Great…now I’ll probably get hate mail from someone that does.
November 18, 2009 at 9:31 am
#$%^&**# ah so!
November 18, 2009 at 8:08 pm
LOL@loony
November 18, 2009 at 2:08 am
Mrs Akihito has pigeon droppings on her shoulders
November 18, 2009 at 8:20 am
She was wearing a kimono with some fancy design on the shoulders. Obviously I am too lazy to try and get it right.
November 18, 2009 at 9:31 am
Blahahaha good one Nurse Myra!
November 18, 2009 at 8:59 am
That people are actually on am uproar about this blows my mind, I mean less folks cared when bush one puked at the emeoror!
November 18, 2009 at 9:10 am
But alot of people got on Bush 2 for kissing to Saudi Prince. So it goes both ways and they both need to get over it.
Ha…I totally forgot about Bush 1. Hilarious
November 18, 2009 at 9:29 am
I thought it was common Japanese practice to bow while meeting someone. Social standing dictates this rule also? This is just as picky as Michelle touching Queen Elizabeth. I would’a given the Emperor some dap and a pound myself and maybe some soul-fist action.
November 18, 2009 at 9:54 am
That’s the point the critics are saying. They says Obama shouldn’t bow lower than the Emperor.
November 18, 2009 at 9:34 am
Having lived in Japan for two years it took me forever to stop friggin bowing. Damn catchy habit
November 18, 2009 at 9:54 am
You can always continue to bow before my greatness.
November 18, 2009 at 7:54 pm
You already know I do Bearman… even if you do have a bloggers ass
November 18, 2009 at 8:09 pm
LOL @ loony u crack me up.
so bearman do you really suffer from bloggersass?
November 18, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I’ll have you know that my ass is in fine shape. My gut on the other hand.
November 19, 2009 at 1:06 am
How’s aerobics classes treating you?
November 18, 2009 at 10:53 am
I bow when I am about to rip a huge one. It wouldn’t be the same without some theatrics. And, to be fair, I heard that Barry first asked him to pull his finger but he wouldn’t do it.
November 18, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Bow…I thought you tended to lean left or right.
November 18, 2009 at 11:00 am
I think you nailed it in the cartoon. You know what a great sense of humor those Japanese have. I’m no Obama fan but even I think they need to give him some slack.
November 18, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Thanks bo
November 18, 2009 at 11:52 am
A nice sucker punch to the groin always gives the illusion of a proper bow, no?!?
November 18, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Not for me. I wouldn’t be bowing. I would be curled up in a fetal position with tears in my eyes.
November 18, 2009 at 11:54 am
Bowing to the current unelected leader of a country you went some way to nuking to oblivion just over 60 years ago seems bizarre, IMHO.
November 18, 2009 at 6:43 pm
What about supplying weapons to countries that 10-20 years later you bomb.
November 18, 2009 at 8:11 pm
touche bearman!
November 18, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Is there ever a time when custom dictates that the chief executive should stick his/her right foot in, stick his/her right foot out, stick his/her right foot in and then … like … shake it all about?! Just curious.
November 18, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Yes…at a wedding of Bidens sons.
November 18, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I can’t see the big deal about all of this. Anyway I am thinking that maybe it wasn’t a bow, maybe he just bent down to whisper in his ear something about nuking them into oblivion again if they try & accuse him of bowing.
November 18, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Number 6!!
November 18, 2009 at 6:50 pm
When in Rome, tie your shoelaces?
November 18, 2009 at 7:10 pm
What about Japan?
November 18, 2009 at 8:13 pm
number 7 of why Obama looked like he was bowing to the emeperor of Japan:
he was checking to see his fly was done up
November 18, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Whose fly???
November 19, 2009 at 12:10 am
his own!
or the other guys. either way
November 18, 2009 at 10:55 pm
I’m not bowing. I’m doubled over in laughter!
November 18, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Oh you are bowing!!! begging for forgiveness for not visiting.
November 19, 2009 at 12:22 am
Yes I am, you got me. I’m sorry. Am I forgiven??
November 19, 2009 at 8:03 am
Of course. I have a short memory.
November 19, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I’ve seen her bow…K she just laughed.
“Can you see my bra when I do this?”
Now everyone can join in.
November 18, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Haha! Nice one!
November 19, 2009 at 8:02 am
Thank you D.
November 19, 2009 at 5:05 am
Nice. Its another nontroversy.
November 19, 2009 at 8:04 am
Nontroversy. You are filled with new terms for me.
November 19, 2009 at 9:00 am
HAHA! Hilarious Bearman…
I would have just high-fived him. Seriously, who doesn’t love a high-five?
November 19, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Doesn’t the media have something better to do? Guess not
November 21, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I agree with bschooled. High five and a quick spank on the left cheek… oh, wait, not that, because he would still have to BOW to reach the emperor’s buttocks.
November 19, 2009 at 8:04 am
Fine except I continue to be the only guy who comes to these classes. The meathead bodybuilders just look through the glass and shake their head in shame.