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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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
“inzpection” “this are loafers”
This is exactly why you need us in the drivers seat.
i was trying to imitate the simpsons character’s accent 😛 Rainier Wolfcastle der…
Leave me a voice mail next time..haha
u dont want that.. ull fall inlove with my sexy voice and even sexier aussie accent 😛
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)
Now what does it mean?
Damned if I know.
Great…now I’ll probably get hate mail from someone that does.
#$%^&**# ah so!
LOL@loony
Mrs Akihito has pigeon droppings on her shoulders
She was wearing a kimono with some fancy design on the shoulders. Obviously I am too lazy to try and get it right.
Blahahaha good one Nurse Myra!
That people are actually on am uproar about this blows my mind, I mean less folks cared when bush one puked at the emeoror!
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
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.
That’s the point the critics are saying. They says Obama shouldn’t bow lower than the Emperor.
Having lived in Japan for two years it took me forever to stop friggin bowing. Damn catchy habit 🙂
You can always continue to bow before my greatness.
You already know I do Bearman… even if you do have a bloggers ass 🙂
LOL @ loony u crack me up.
so bearman do you really suffer from bloggersass?
I’ll have you know that my ass is in fine shape. My gut on the other hand.
How’s aerobics classes treating you?
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.
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.
Bow…I thought you tended to lean left or right.
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.
Thanks bo
A nice sucker punch to the groin always gives the illusion of a proper bow, no?!?
Not for me. I wouldn’t be bowing. I would be curled up in a fetal position with tears in my eyes.
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.
What about supplying weapons to countries that 10-20 years later you bomb.
touche bearman!
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. 🙂
Yes…at a wedding of Bidens sons.
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.
Number 6!!
When in Rome, tie your shoelaces?
What about Japan?
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
Whose fly???
his own! 😛 or the other guys. either way
I’m not bowing. I’m doubled over in laughter!
Oh you are bowing!!! begging for forgiveness for not visiting.
Yes I am, you got me. I’m sorry. Am I forgiven??
Of course. I have a short memory.
I’ve seen her bow…K she just laughed.
“Can you see my bra when I do this?”
Now everyone can join in.
Haha! Nice one!
Thank you D.
Nice. Its another nontroversy.
Nontroversy. You are filled with new terms for me.
HAHA! Hilarious Bearman…
I would have just high-fived him. Seriously, who doesn’t love a high-five?
Doesn’t the media have something better to do? Guess not 🙁
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.