John Hodgman Calls Obama A Nerd At Radio And TV Correspondents' Dinner (VIDEO)

Author and comedian John Hodgman--also known as the PC Guy-- was the headliner of this year's 65th annual Radio and TV Correspondents Dinner, and he delivered a humorous speech in which he teased President Obama for being a "nerd," saying that he hoped Obama could finally heal the "age-old conflict" between nerds and jocks.


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[DGarr]

The President's humor followed by Hodgman's speech was the hi-light of my week. I loved it.

[MC in LV]

Kull Wahad!

Great Dune references John.

[RedStateCenterLeft]

Looking at the tone of this thread, you can see that Ds are truly nerds and Rs (the Obama haters out there) and jocks and rather feral at that.

As Spock would say, "Fascinating."

[Sepulchre]

In all honesty maybe it's because I am a scientist, but I think the world needs a lot more nerds.

[sippewissett]

Excellent combination of social commentary and humor. Thanks, Hodgman.

[LLNYRN]

When I watched John Hodgman's speech this weekend, I was totally embarrassed.
Embarrassed that I knew what Hodgman meant when he brought up the Kwisatz Haderach and Bene Gesserit.
And I hadn't read "DUNE" since 1980. LOL

[Itsmyland2]

Shai'Halud, a Thumper, The water of life.

Don't be embarrassed to be a Nerd who read one of the greateset Sci-fi novels ever written.

[catallaxdeville]

damn. beat me too it!!!!

AARGH!

[CraigR]

Not "one of".....THE greatest !

[Tommi2]

Hodgeman was absolutely great. A bit of a weak closing but truly a funny bit overall.
I love seeing the President laugh along at himself.

[ReportThis]

This wasn't at all funny.

[joceeco]

That was the best speech that I have in a long time from a real nerd!!!

[rf dude]

The metaphor of Dune is also fitting and appropriate - the Spice Melange (oil), the struggle of people to live their lives free of outside influence (the middle east throwing off European rulers), etc. etc.

It's all in todays headlines, even more so than when Herbert penned the original stories...
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[TwistedNibbler]

I am sure it was by design. Plans within plans......

[RedStateCenterLeft]

On point here with Dune metaphors. Very good.

[Patricia84]

So true. He who controls the spice, controls the universe.

[mad1nola]

Wow... this brought me back to 10th grade honors Biology. We had to do book report on several books which included Dune. Too bad prez didn't know all the answers would of been nice to have one more thing in common with him.

[kapalabhati]

I'm reminded of the defining moment of "Spartacus," "I AM SPARTACUS!" I AM A NERD. Yahoo! The nerds are funning the country!!

[mad1nola]

O....M...G...! I'm either a nerd or a geek.

[RedStateCenterLeft]

You're more than likely a nerd, since geekdom is more closely related to technology.

[CherokeeGirl]

This was great John! You have guts! I really gotta hand it to you for being so brave with your schtick.

Also, if you all haven't seen the JibJabb video, you should check it out, It's GREAT!

It's Baraaack OOOObaaaamaa, he's come to save the day!

[TJCole]

"The Spice Must Flow..!"