I guess he only uses his 'Irish brogue' when he wants to. Similar to how, according to fightin' Harry Reid (who apparently lost his recent fight with a set of stairs), Obama only uses his 'Negro dialect' when he wants to.
Well, at least the Irish road came up to meet him, so all is not lost (even though the Iceland volcano had other ideas...again). Thankfully he is not dressed in green tights like a leprechaun and clogging.
Bizarre. Seriously, did he do this (1) as a subtle attempt to connect with the Irish people without their realizing it, (2) subconsciously, or (3) as a joke? If it is 1, it is beyond absurd to think he could get away with it without being correctly mocked. If 3, it is indicative of bad timing and slightly (according to the values of the left) offensive. Only 2 is somewhat understandable, but still very odd in that he just had arrived and had not been exposed to the accent for very long.
About as authentic as his black preacher accent, wherein, for example, he pronounces words ending in "y" with a short i ("ih") sound, as in "part-ih" (party) or "happ-ih" (happy).
IronfistVelvetGlove "Well, at least the Irish road came up to meet him, so all is not lost (even though the Iceland volcano had other ideas...again). Thankfully he is not dressed in green tights like a leprechaun and clogging."'
I love watching these cringe-worthy videos of politicians pandering with affected accents. I've often heard the Kerry "hunting license" incident referenced; was that caught on video? And I'd love to see the "Al Gore as black preacher" video, too. If anyone can find that link, please post it!
O'Bama?
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI guess he only uses his 'Irish brogue' when he wants to. Similar to how, according to fightin' Harry Reid (who apparently lost his recent fight with a set of stairs), Obama only uses his 'Negro dialect' when he wants to.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseTo be fair, I find myself slipping in and out of a fake Irish accent when I'm over there. The locals politely ignore it.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseYessir, that O'Bama is as fresh as an Irish bog.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseIt's like some weird updated remake of The Beverly Hillbillies or Green Acres.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseWould the President drink a pint of Guinness if offered?
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseNo, Obama's the Real McCoy! That everyone forgot about his predominant Irish roots isn't HIS fault.
One wonders what he gave the Irish Prime Minister as a gift. A bulk package of Irish Spring soap?
"You'll be clean as a whistle! Right, Michelle?"[pointing across room]
"Michelle's become a real hygiene and fitness nut suddenly in the past two years."
[audibly under breath]
Reply to this commentLinkReport Abuse"I'm the frikkin President, and I have to use the Secret Service to procure me a frikkin cheeseburger, now!"
@ Madisonian
"One wonders what he gave the Irish Prime Minister as a gift. A bulk package of Irish Spring soap?"
Don't be silly, he gave her an iPod containing all of his speeches ;)
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseHaving come of age in County Cork West, aka New York City, I can easily slip into an Irish brogue.
That's when my wife usually gives me a quick kick...
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseWell, at least the Irish road came up to meet him, so all is not lost (even though the Iceland volcano had other ideas...again). Thankfully he is not dressed in green tights like a leprechaun and clogging.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseBizarre. Seriously, did he do this (1) as a subtle attempt to connect with the Irish people without their realizing it, (2) subconsciously, or (3) as a joke? If it is 1, it is beyond absurd to think he could get away with it without being correctly mocked. If 3, it is indicative of bad timing and slightly (according to the values of the left) offensive. Only 2 is somewhat understandable, but still very odd in that he just had arrived and had not been exposed to the accent for very long.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseAbout as authentic as his black preacher accent, wherein, for example, he pronounces words ending in "y" with a short i ("ih") sound, as in "part-ih" (party) or "happ-ih" (happy).
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseFaking accents, dialects, speaking patterns, etc is a long and proud tradition for Democrats pandering to locals.
Who can forget Hillary's pathetic southern drawl?
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Or Kerry's "Where can I be gettin' me a huntin' license a'round here?" while on the campaign trail in Iowa?
The list goes on and on.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseAh, come on, people. O'Bama was just trying to connect with the wee folk.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseIronfistVelvetGlove "Well, at least the Irish road came up to meet him, so all is not lost (even though the Iceland volcano had other ideas...again). Thankfully he is not dressed in green tights like a leprechaun and clogging."'
Funniest post of the day.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseJohn Galt, don't forget AlGore channeling his inner black preacher voice (I couldn't locate a link).
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseThis explains why he was elected. The voters fell for his Lucky Charms.
Reply to this commentLinkReport Abuse>100 Americans are dead in Missouri, but you go on and have a good time President Creasepants.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseAh, come off it - Gregory of Yarrrrrrdale
Lighten up
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI love watching these cringe-worthy videos of politicians pandering with affected accents. I've often heard the Kerry "hunting license" incident referenced; was that caught on video? And I'd love to see the "Al Gore as black preacher" video, too. If anyone can find that link, please post it!
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