8 birthday gift ideas for President Barack Obama

[cmmdee]

Eight Great birthday gifts for President Obama

What do you get the President who has everything?

By Eric Yates, SDNN
Monday, August 3, 2009

Jeans fit for a mom! (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

What do you get the President who has everything? Well, everything except for a barely-above 50 percent approval rating. In honor of President Barack Obama’s birthday on Tuesday, we offer Eight Great gift ideas for the man himself.
A case of Bud Light - Look, I’m all for buying American, especially in this economy, but when Obama announced that his beer of choice at last week’s White House “beer summit” with Gates and Crowley was Bud Light, one had to question the decision. Of all the beers available to him, he chose one with little taste, and even less sex appeal. But to each his own, so if that’s what he wants to throw back, so be it. At least he didn’t choose a pear cider.
For some non-crappy beer selections, check out Eight Great San Diego Microbrews.
A box of Nicoderm gum - Obama has admitted to occasionally puffing away on cigarettes. But after signing the Smoking Prevention Act in June, which gives the FDA power to regulate tobacco products, isn’t it time that Obama practices what he preaches, especially in light of his tremendous influence on today’s youth? Does smoking add to the President’s “coolness” factor? Absolutely. Does it also add to his hypocrisy? Also true.
New jeans - During the President’s ceremonial first pitch at the MLB All-Star Game in July, he sauntered out to the mound in a Chicago White Sox jacket and an admittedly “frumpy” pair of blue jeans. Later on the ‘Today’ show, Obama acknowledged that he hates to shop and “those jeans are just comfortable.”


With all due respect, Mr. President, you might hate to shop, but I’m sure you can get someone in your administration to run out and get you a pair of proper fitting blues. Preferably, something darker and longer. I know that St. Louis sits right next to the Mississippi River, but it’s not quite flood season yet!
Tom Emanski Instructional Videos - These world renowned baseball training videos have been around since the 1980s, and even endorsed by “Major League Super Star Fred McGriff.” Obama’s aforementioned first pitch left a lot to be desired, almost short hopping the catcher. It was a far cry from President George W. Bush’s perfect strike that he threw at Yankee Stadium, mere days after 9/11. For Obama, I’d suggest “Teaching the Mechanics of the Major League Pitcher,” which should help him be able to fire frozen rope fastballs throughout the rest of his administration.

Complete box set of ‘The Wire’ on DVD - One of the President’s favorite shows is the critically-acclaimed five season HBO series about life on the streets of Baltimore. The show takes a staggeringly realistic look at the trials of people in the inner city, the corruption of local politics, and the shoddy state of our public school system. No wonder he wants reform. In a series as re-watchable and compelling as any that’s ever been on television, the boxed set of “The Wire” is the best way to keep tabs on Omar, Detective McNulty, Bubbles, Prop Joe, Herc, Stringer Bell, Bunk and mayors Carcetti and Royce.
A nice wall frame to display his birth certificate - Last year, the rumor mill was abuzz with people claiming that Obama refused to release his birth information because it would prove that he wasn’t born in America, and thus, invalidate his candidacy for president. In June 2008, the Obama campaign released a copy of the certificate, which was soon verified to be authentic. The absurdity of it all was exhausting. Even still, why not proudly display it with a handsome wall mount?

What a difference a couple years makes, from Obama's time in the Senate (left, Courtesy photo) and as President (AP Photo/Alex Brandon).

Just For Men - It’s not a myth that high stress can contribute to premature graying of the hair. But in less than a year, the difference is notable for the President. With a little Just For Men, he can get back to looking more like that “dashing brash young Senator from Illinois,” and less like Morgan Freeman. After all, he’s still in his 40s. And hey, it worked for NBA Hall of Famer Walt Frazier!

Massaging Neck Pillow - Let’s face it, the man probably spends more time in airplanes than a lot of us. And having not ever been on board the aircraft, I cannot vouch for the amenities on Air Force One. But everyone needs to relax on a flight, am I right? I wonder if there’s a SkyMall on board? Comfort and convenience! There’s even some shaped like frogs and kitties.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Pres-i-dent…cha cha cha… Happy Birthday, to yooooooooooouuuuuu!

Eric Yates is SDNN deputy managing editor. E-mail: eric.yates(at)sdnn.com.


Eight Great birthday gifts for President Obama

[kingcap72]

The president who has everything, huh? Bet he doesn't have any Amway products. That's a gift that keeps on giving.

[C_is_for_Cookie]

A case? I'd just get him a kegger.

[cmmdee]

I'd get him a case of Coronas and some hot ass Armani jeans.

I bet his ass would be soooo fine in them!

[kingcap72]

Here's a birthday president that Obama would like. The whackjob birther Orly Taitz getting her ass handed to her. This lady is CRAZY, but funny:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMUaca8wP9w[/youtube]

[Fluffy]

^Whenever I see her name, I keep thinking her last name is "Taint."

[kingcap72]

^^Taint sounds about right, especially after she opens her mouth.

[Grimmlok]

I have one for him, I think he lost it on election night.



he can let members of congress borrow it when they need to.

[*DIVA!]

She's banana's in pajamas!!