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'I Can Haz 2nd Turm?': Obama Pic Goes Viral

Left, right square off in meme joke-off

By Mark Russell,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 15, 2012 8:27 AM CDT

(Newser) – Campaign stump photos may seem like a dry lot, but this pic by the AP's Carolyn Kaster of President Obama at a rally in Iowa is a bit more unusual than most. A perfectly placed outdoor light, an upward camera angle, and a ruffled, robe-like outfit all combine to make it look like Obama had some kind of magic wizard thing going on. This being the age of Buzzfeed and Meme Generator, it didn't take long for the image, with captions superimposed, to go viral, reports MSNBC. Some of the popular ones:

  • Salutations Muggles
  • I'm not sure what the Romney/Ryan energy plan is ... but here is mine
  • Has crystal ball, still doesn't know what Biden will say next
  • If you're having girl problems, I feel bad for you sun
MSNBC has more, or create your own here.

A light shines behind President Barack Obama as he speaks during a campaign event at Bayliss Park, Iowa, on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012. The magical looking image has gone viral, of course.
A light shines behind President Barack Obama as he speaks during a campaign event at Bayliss Park, Iowa, on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012. The magical looking image has gone viral, of course.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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brandonH
Aug 16, 2012 3:21 AM CDT
O.k. Mr. Russell! I must admit, I even enjoyed reading the 'sub-titles' in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon but somehow...I totally missed yours! (ups!) My bad! So....ok you get a 'two-story' reprieve! But while you're having that breakfast...go slow! (ha!)    
troy705
Aug 15, 2012 8:55 PM CDT
I see Romney going to prison for tax evasion.
chillette
Aug 15, 2012 3:11 PM CDT
Seriously?  Stepin Fetchit  type language attached to the story about President Obama. Mark Russell you must have been bursting at the seams to use your little racist joke. You aren't funny, just a pathetic wannabe skinhead racist.
 

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