Bush Olympic Photo Caption Contest

 

Photo Credit: Gerald Herbert, Associated Press

We haven't done a photo caption contest here in far too long, and this one just begged for it. What exactly is Bush saying? Picture a word balloon above him, and what would you put in it?

Now, to be fair, Bush is being set up here. It's obvious in the photo, and it's even more obvious when you read the story AP ran with the photo:

...the president headed for the beach volleyball at Chaoyang Park, getting sandy with defending gold medalist Misty May-Treanor on the practice courts during a half-hour stop.

Bush posed for pictures with the U.S. players and staff. May-Treanor and her partner Kerri Walsh took a break in practice so Bush could try out a few bumps himself.

The president needs some work on his passing, mis-hitting a pair off his knuckles. When May-Treanor passed the ball back to him, he acted like he was going to dive after it but decided to stay on his feet.

Then May-Treanor turned her back to the president, offering her bikinied rear for one of the traditional slaps that volleyball players frequently give each other.

"Mr. President, want to?" she asked, repeating an offer she made when Bush gave a pep talk to the U.S. athletes before Friday's opening ceremonies.

Bush smilingly gave a flick with the back of his hand to the small of her back instead.

One hesitates to guess what was in the mind of the young woman, but I'm thinking she just wanted to be able to say for the rest of her life: "I was patted on my butt by a United States President, and his name wasn't Bill Clinton!"

Ahem. This is why one should hesitate before making guesses like that.

Anyway, I throw it open to all -- what caption would you write for the photo above? Remember, we've only got a few more months of Bush humor left to go, so let's make the most of it while we can! While AP managed to get the phrase "offering her bikinied rear" right next to "the president," I'm sure we can do better here if we but(t?) try.

Gold, silver, and bronze awards will be given for the best captions you guys can write. Profanity is allowed.

On your marks, get set... go!

 

Chris Weigant blogs at: ChrisWeigant.com

 

Comments

[TrooAmerican]

Bush "Reminds me of my pre-governor days.... oop..Laura didnt hear that did she?"

"this is just my style of play"

"Bill woulda been on that long before now"

"Misty is hot for Bush" --thus confirming all those reports about the two volleyballers.

[cruiser049]

Whew, only a thumb; and he didn't ask me to bend over like he did the rest of America.

[AliLiz]

Caption: Wish those reporters weren't here!

Why did the Pres. go to women's beach volleyball. play area? Is he that dumb? Guess so...

[Michale32086]

Regarding the Russian invasion of Georgia.....

"McCain called it right initially, then Obama followed suit and finally Bush brought up the rear..."

:D... Oh com'on, you KNOW that was funny!!! :D

Michale.....

[metalpipe]

Now, for the blonde...

[MagisterLudi]

....."Thank you, sir, may I have another...."

[MagisterLudi]

Good one, brownie !!!

[MagisterLudi]

Bend over, I'll drive.

[grendl]

I guess my reputation precedes me.

[Vurt]

i think that volleyball player is about to poop.

[Bush 08]

"well Pelosi said impeachment was off the table...
should I...
what would Cheney do?"

[nypoet22]

yeah, i'd love to hit that. hey maybe we could get your friend to join in...

[AnteaterHomer]

"Now you say, 'Thank you sir may I have another'...heh heh. It's good to be the king!"

[JustAnotherJoe]

I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family.

[foolwriter]

George W. Bush: Still Looking for an Exit Strategy.

[Michale32086]

THAT was a good one too! :D

Michale.....