Friday, November 14th, 2008

Barack Obama: He’s Just Like Us (Maybe Even Nerdier!)

So while President-elect Barack Obama gets to know the White House and fixes that pesky economy problem, a reporter over at the Telegraph compiled a list of “50 Facts You Might Not Know” about him. Turns out, Obama maybe the coolest uncool President we’ve ever had. Check it:

Geek Check! Obama collects Spider-Man and Conan the Barbarian comics. No word on whether he was as disappointed in Spiderman 3 as we were.
Barack Obama was known as “O’Bomber” at high school for his basketball skills. Umm, glad the McCain campaigners didn’t get a hold of this one earlier.
Barack Obama has read all the Harry Potter books. Could explain his “Cloak Of Invisibility” Exit Strategy for Iraq.
As a teen, Obama worked in a Baskin-Robbins. Now, he can’t stand ice cream. This is perhaps the only time we’re OK calling him Un-American.

We knew we liked this guy … While on the campaign trail the future prez. refused to watch CNN and watched sports channels instead.
Gun sales may be up since Obama’s election, but it looks like he’s got some guns of his own. Wait for it … He can bench press an impressive 200lbs. (insert Frat Boy humor here)
Obama’s favorite music includes Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Bach and The Fugees. Ooh La La La.
On their first date, Barack took Michelle to see the Spike Lee film Do The Right Thing.
His favorite shows are Mash and The Wire. OMG! We love The Wire!
Sorry, Lil’ Wayne but Obama hates the baggy-trouser, boxer-showin’ fashion trend.