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Political Nanny: Punches, Not Hugs, for the Obamas

Posted by Madeline Holler

The Obamas are too cute, too now, too post-convenient political marriage for air kisses, fake-smiling, Gore-style deep throat kisses or even the standard spouse hug.

Instead, the presumptive Democratic nominee and fave of the way young in America demonstrates how to "punch it in" with his favorite gal. At last! The mainstreaming of the most suitable alternative to the dated and cringe-inducing High 5!

Of course, if you're old school or in a continuous approval ratings free-fall, there's always the chest-bump (or bicep flex or surprise phone call). In terms of body gestures and politics, 2008 cannot end fast enough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos: Getty Images, yousaytoo.com 


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Comments

 

Cassie said:

I love it!  I reminds me of the Black Power fist from the 70's.

June 4, 2008 3:49 PM
 

Madeline Holler said:

Cassie? Ugh. Just... ugh.

June 4, 2008 3:53 PM
 

A Whole Lot of Nothing said:

I LOVED the fist pump last night. I love them both, tho.

June 4, 2008 4:20 PM
 

Treespeed said:

Looked sincere to me.

June 5, 2008 12:24 AM
 

Twintown said:

Madeline, I'm with you when you're right....

June 5, 2008 3:00 PM

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