57 % of the people polled think it is the President in the music video. I don't know. What do you think? Here's the link:
YouTube- Whoomp There It Is - Tag Team
Question of the Day: Did President Obama 'whoomp'?
Posted By FOX 411 On June 8, 2010 @ 4:30 pm In Entertainment, Music, News & Gossip | 1 Comment
The blogosphere has been lighting up with speculation that the 44th commander-in-chief had a brief cameo in the 1993 music video for "Whoomp (There It Is)."
Admit it — you know the song, but in the 17 years since the one-hit wonders Tag Team came out with it, you'll be forgiven if you forgot the left-handed hip-hopper in shades who's seen smiling over a cash game of dominoes about 1:01 into the video.
But take a second look — do you recognize his smiling face? Some bloggers think they do, and are questioning whether a much younger Obama, who would have been about 31 at the time, took a break from writing his memoirs to travel to Atlanta for the shoot.
Never mind that Obama was busy with voter registration drives in Chicago and still a newlywed in '93, leaving him little time to spare for the fleeting fame of a half-second cameo in a video full of barely-veiled references to rump-shaking.
A higher-resolution image snagged by Gawker.com shows that the would-be Obama is a slightly gaunter man with pierced ears and the makings of a ratty moustache — perhaps not the presidential doppelganger some were hoping for.
But that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from churning out theories or quenched the mad curiosity about the identity of Obama's early-'90s look-alike.
Wrote on online commenter: "If it isn't him ... then who is it?",
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JdargJdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertWhat is the point or purpose of posting this? How many more ugly threads will be started today?
What is the point or purpose of posting this? How many more ugly threads will be started today?
Chill. Nothing ugly meant here one bit. Just do you think it is Obama or not. Sheesh. Come on, admit it. You like the song. LOL
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zipzipBeach Lover94 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
I had to turn this crap off. Yes it looks like Obama. I never thought he had much class or breeding. I am not surprised at this at all. Obama has had how many concerts at the White House at taxpayers expense? I think he still thinks he is in college.
RitaRitamargarita brocoliaDune Allen Beach5,207 postsJoined View profileMessagemargarita brocolia
Ritamargarita brocoliaDune Allen Beach5,207 postsJoined View profileMessagemargarita brocolia.
PolitiFact | Whoomp! There he ain't! - No, that's not Obama in video
It takes a LAZY person to post this crap without fact checking. OR someone intentionally flaming. I think we can discern which in this case.
pathetic attempt!
"............. The Tag Team postings were mostly good-natured musings. Many noted that Obama is a self-professed hip hop fan who drew wide support from rap artists during his presidential campaign, but some critics accused the bloggers of perpetuating racial stereotypes.
"Are you sure that's not him? Because all black people look the same," deadpanned one Huffington Post commentator.
We wondered: Could it be him? To paraphrase the Tag Team, we decided to go upside-down and inside-out and show you folks what it's all about.
We tracked down half the Tag Team, the rapper DC the Brain Supreme who also goes by the name Cecil Glenn. He first heard of the Obama video rumor on Saturday, and has since received calls from New York magazine and Inside Edition.
"This is like an episode of South Park," Glenn said. "You can't pay for that kind of publicity."
Glenn recounted the taping of the video in Atlanta, saying he gathered extras through word of mouth. A friend also put out an open invitation on a local radio station. The video was filmed at an Atlanta fairground........................."
PolitiFact | Whoomp! There he ain't! - No, that's not Obama in video
It takes a LAZY person to post this crap without fact checking. OR someone intentionally flaming. I think we can discern which in this case.
pathetic attempt!
"............. The Tag Team postings were mostly good-natured musings. Many noted that Obama is a self-professed hip hop fan who drew wide support from rap artists during his presidential campaign, but some critics accused the bloggers of perpetuating racial stereotypes.
"Are you sure that's not him? Because all black people look the same," deadpanned one Huffington Post commentator.
We wondered: Could it be him? To paraphrase the Tag Team, we decided to go upside-down and inside-out and show you folks what it's all about.
We tracked down half the Tag Team, the rapper DC the Brain Supreme who also goes by the name Cecil Glenn. He first heard of the Obama video rumor on Saturday, and has since received calls from New York magazine and Inside Edition.
"This is like an episode of South Park," Glenn said. "You can't pay for that kind of publicity."
Glenn recounted the taping of the video in Atlanta, saying he gathered extras through word of mouth. A friend also put out an open invitation on a local radio station. The video was filmed at an Atlanta fairground........................."
RitaRitamargarita brocoliaDune Allen Beach5,207 postsJoined View profileMessagemargarita brocolia
Ritamargarita brocoliaDune Allen Beach5,207 postsJoined View profileMessagemargarita brocolia.
These threads remind me of someone's style of trying to stir things up?.:scratch: can't quite place it...
I think someone has too much time on their hands. ;-)
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These threads remind me of someone's style of trying to stir things up?.:scratch: can't quite place it...
I think someone has too much time on their hands. ;-)
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PolitiFact | Whoomp! There he ain't! - No, that's not Obama in video
It takes a LAZY person to post this crap without fact checking. OR someone intentionally flaming. I think we can discern which in this case.
pathetic attempt!
"............. The Tag Team postings were mostly good-natured musings. Many noted that Obama is a self-professed hip hop fan who drew wide support from rap artists during his presidential campaign, but some critics accused the bloggers of perpetuating racial stereotypes.
"Are you sure that's not him? Because all black people look the same," deadpanned one Huffington Post commentator.
We wondered: Could it be him? To paraphrase the Tag Team, we decided to go upside-down and inside-out and show you folks what it's all about.
We tracked down half the Tag Team, the rapper DC the Brain Supreme who also goes by the name Cecil Glenn. He first heard of the Obama video rumor on Saturday, and has since received calls from New York magazine and Inside Edition.
"This is like an episode of South Park," Glenn said. "You can't pay for that kind of publicity."
Glenn recounted the taping of the video in Atlanta, saying he gathered extras through word of mouth. A friend also put out an open invitation on a local radio station. The video was filmed at an Atlanta fairground........................."
A lot of people on this site are way too quick to accuse. If you are threatened by Conservatives posting here just don't read what they post or form a cozy site for people of like minds. Sorta like a country club where only the right people are allowed.
By the way, after Jdarg posted I looked up the lyrics online. I had no idea they were so dreadful. All I ever got out of that tune(?) is, "whoomp, there it is." I did think it was kinda cool Obama was in a music video- if it is indeed Obama. I don't listen to that kind of music so was unaware of the lyrics. Lazy, no. Naive, yes. I never think that there is music out there that's bad. But there is. Such a shame.
I have contacted Kurt about this and in his wisdom I'm sure he will do what he thinks is right.
Douglas the IntrepidDouglas the IntrepidBeach FanaticOn the shores of paradise, Seagrove Beach1,329 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Douglas the IntrepidBeach FanaticOn the shores of paradise, Seagrove Beach1,329 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI don't think people have issues with your views Sarawind, its more the attitude and negative energy your posts seem to give off. There is a certain malignancy that manages to exude from them that is quite off putting. Just my two cents as you seem be misconstruing some peoples reactions...
I don't think people have issues with your views Sarawind, its more the attitude and negative energy your posts seem to give off. There is a certain malignancy that manages to exude from them that is quite off putting. Just my two cents as you seem be misconstruing some peoples reactions...
Wow. Negative, malignancy, off putting. You are right Mr. Intrepid, my views are different than many here so I guess that makes me what you said, in a liberal mindset. Your posts, on the other hand, are shining examples of sweetness and light and I always look forward to them.
Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeowsarawind....I remember when you were famous for your tortilla soup! :wave:
JdargJdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertI am not threatened by conservative posts that are intelligent and classy. Disgusting and trashy, with no real factual basis, take it to Glenn Beck.
LuciferSamLuciferSamBannedSowal4,749 postsJoined View profileMessageBanned
LuciferSamBannedSowal4,749 postsJoined View profileMessageBannedYou'd have to be really poor at facial recognition to think that might be Obama.
KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,472 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,472 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminsarawind....I remember when you were famous for your tortilla soup! :wave:
I like soup. I should eat more soup. Whenever I am at a loss for what to eat I pull the tab on a can of Campbell's Heart Healthy Sausage and Chicken Gumbo. It doesn't resemble gumbo much at all and doesn't have much sausage or chicken (which i think is good), which I guess is why it can be called heart healthy. I suspect the little bit of sausage may be Soylent Green, but it is delightfully chewy.
I like it because it doesn't really taste canned at all. Although the spoonful of chicken in the can tastes like chicken droppings so I eat around it and leave it in the bowl. I then place it out on a saucer in the yard for the bats. They go batty for chicken droppings. And mosquitoes. Or is it mosquitos? I'm feeling too lazy to google this morning but my gut tells me it's the former, and hey, my spell check confirms. Isn't Firefox cool?
But I digress from soup. I still like Campbell's tomato with a simple grilled cheese. If there is anyone out there who doesn't then I don't understand you. :lol:
But real home made soup can't be beat. Especially if you're feeling poorly or upset.
aggiebaggiebBeach Fanaticibx3,032 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
aggiebBeach Fanaticibx3,032 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI like soup. I should eat more soup. Whenever I am at a loss for what to eat I pull the tab on a can of Campbell's Heart Healthy Sausage and Chicken Gumbo. It doesn't resemble gumbo much at all and doesn't have much sausage or chicken (which i think is good), which I guess is why it can be called heart healthy. I suspect the little bit of sausage may be Soylent Green, but it is delightfully chewy.
I like it because it doesn't really taste canned at all. Although the spoonful of chicken in the can tastes like chicken droppings so I eat around it and leave it in the bowl. I then place it out on a saucer in the yard for the bats. They go batty for chicken droppings. And mosquitoes. Or is it mosquitos? I'm feeling too lazy to google this morning but my gut tells me it's the former, and hey, my spell check confirms. Isn't Firefox cool?
But I digress from soup. I still like Campbell's tomato with a simple grilled cheese. If there is anyone out there who doesn't then I don't understand you. :lol:
But real home made soup can't be beat. Especially if you're feeling poorly or upset.
sold. campbell's soup for breakfast it is.
Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeowI like soup. I should eat more soup. Whenever I am at a loss for what to eat I pull the tab on a can of Campbell's Heart Healthy Sausage and Chicken Gumbo. It doesn't resemble gumbo much at all and doesn't have much sausage or chicken (which i think is good), which I guess is why it can be called heart healthy. I suspect the little bit of sausage may be Soylent Green, but it is delightfully chewy.
I like it because it doesn't really taste canned at all. Although the spoonful of chicken in the can tastes like chicken droppings so I eat around it and leave it in the bowl. I then place it out on a saucer in the yard for the bats. They go batty for chicken droppings. And mosquitoes. Or is it mosquitos? I'm feeling too lazy to google this morning but my gut tells me it's the former, and hey, my spell check confirms. Isn't Firefox cool?
But I digress from soup. I still like Campbell's tomato with a simple grilled cheese. If there is anyone out there who doesn't then I don't understand you. :lol:
But real home made soup can't be beat. Especially if you're feeling poorly or upset.
From soup to nuts! 😀
ASHASHBeach FanaticRoosevelt, MN2,153 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
ASHBeach FanaticRoosevelt, MN2,153 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticGreat description of the soup Kurt. Too Funny. :funn:
sarawind....I remember when you were famous for your tortilla soup! :wave:
Hey, thanks for remembering. That Tortilla Soup is a hit every time. We had a lot of family over a few days ago for a Mexican food feast and there was not one drop of that soup left. Soup is really good for your soul.
My Mother always made chicken soup or vegetable soup when one of the family was sick.
I grew up in Georgia, in the Atlanta area and my grandparents had a HUGE vegetable garden and it fed the entire family of nineteen. At the time there was a women's prison nearby that canned food for all the prisons in Georgia. At certain times you could take your produce there and the inmates would can it for you for a nickel each can.
My mother had soup stock canned plus every kind of vegetable. However, the ladies at the prison did not label cans. You would get a list with numbers to correspond with numbers on the cans. My mother always lost the list so we were
forever opening 'mystery' cans. Good food, Good memories.
SheilaSheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
SheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderI like soup. I should eat more soup. Whenever I am at a loss for what to eat I pull the tab on a can of Campbell's Heart Healthy Sausage and Chicken Gumbo. It doesn't resemble gumbo much at all and doesn't have much sausage or chicken (which i think is good), which I guess is why it can be called heart healthy. I suspect the little bit of sausage may be Soylent Green, but it is delightfully chewy.
I like it because it doesn't really taste canned at all. Although the spoonful of chicken in the can tastes like chicken droppings so I eat around it and leave it in the bowl. I then place it out on a saucer in the yard for the bats. They go batty for chicken droppings. And mosquitoes. Or is it mosquitos? I'm feeling too lazy to google this morning but my gut tells me it's the former, and hey, my spell check confirms. Isn't Firefox cool?
But I digress from soup. I still like Campbell's tomato with a simple grilled cheese. If there is anyone out there who doesn't then I don't understand you. :lol:
But real home made soup can't be beat. Especially if you're feeling poorly or upset.
Mmm...I love soup too. Although, I really adore a good clam chowder. Is chowder just a thick soup or is it entirely a different thing? I really don't like Manhattan clam chowder. The best chowder I ever had was in Monterrey CA. it was heaven in a bowl. Should I start a different thread about bisque? I don't want to get off topic. I really hate it when people hijack a thread by getting off topic.
Mmm...I love soup too. Although, I really adore a good clam chowder. Is chowder just a thick soup or is it entirely a different thing? I really don't like Manhattan clam chowder. The best chowder I ever had was in Monterrey CA. it was heaven in a bowl. Should I start a different thread about bisque? I don't want to get off topic. I really hate it when people hijack a thread by getting off topic.
Getting off topic is just the flow of conversation. It happens.
pgurneypgurneyBeach FanaticATL & Seacrest586 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
pgurneyBeach FanaticATL & Seacrest586 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic:wave: I'm so glad this thread turned to soup. Sarawind, I just found your recipe and it's soon to be on my table. Thanks! :clap:
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