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Our President Is Storming England Like A Boss. A Very Square And Sort Of Reserved Boss.

By Joanna Robinson | Posted Under Pajiba Love | Comments (32)



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Oh, my partial bi-partisans, I am a huge Obama fan. We can talk policy discrepancies if you like, but, truth be told, I love the h*ll out of him. Not just because he’s a nerd. Not just because his wife is a total badass. But because he does endearingly dorky things when abroad. Is he chugging a Guinness like a boss? Yes, but he made darn sure to pay for it. (On Politix)

Did you see Michelle’s mini-Guinness? So cute. Also, Obama got REALLY into a game of table tennis. Which he lost. To some kids. Adorable, right? I want to hug all of these photos. (Yes, Yes, It’s THAT “Paper” Again)

See, Lars Von Trier, that’s how you manage a public image. Did you watch the video of Lars Von Trier self-destruct at Cannes? If not, you missed the priceless faces Kirsten Dunst was pulling next to him. Here’s a round up of the best ones in “gif” format. My favorite is when she’s telling him to stop. No, seriously, Lars, stop. (Four Four)

But, ah, some folks don’t care about their public image. I’m guessing we can lump this awesome posterdude into that category. Click the image to make it bigger. You know you wanna.
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Speaking of the moobs, did you know men can lactate? Apparently, they can. Slate shines a headlight on the subject. (Slate)

Okay, okay, settle down, we can talk about more attractive bosoms. Here is Christina Hendricks insisting that her famous rack is real. (Evil Beet)

Do you miss “Mad Men” too, my little ginger enthusiasts? Well, you can tide yourself over with that OTHER devastatingly attractive redhead, Louis CK. His show returns to FX this June. Check out the adorable promo. (Warming Glow)

Also, also, VH1 is bringing back Pop-Up Video!! Oooh-di-lally! (AV Club)

One last bit of TV news, my dearest boob-tubers. There are many shows that I grudgingly watch even though they are crazy predictable (“House,” every damn episode of “House.”), but I could never get into a single non-Vincent D’Onofrio “Law & Order” series. That being said, I know a lot of people are fond of the disgusting hijinks on “Law & Order: Sports Utility Vehicle” and will be sad to see Chris Meloni leave. (Celebitchy)

It’s okay, my stunning Stablerphiles. It’s not the end of the world. All this insane weather we’re having, however, well, THE SKY IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE THAT COLOR. I hope everyone in Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and, well, I just hope everyone’s okay. (High Definite)

Speaking of Ragnarocking acts of nature, scientists have discovered (or rediscovered) a see-through frog. I really wish they hadn’t. You can see the frog and its INNARDS here. (National Geographic)

I talk about a lot of so-called “geeky” topics here on the Pajiba. My first exposure was “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” We watched it a lot in my house. It was sort of a stargateway drug. Well in honor of that, and in honor of the Star Trek theme park they’re building in Jordan (yeah, Jordan), I present to you this video of Data rapping about his cat. Thank you, internet. Thank you so much.

My geekery has never spread to reading comic books, and while I’m not quite as harsh as Dustin is about this new Green Lantern movie, ummm, is that actually his power? Controlling green things? Check out this adorable superhero sketch starring the supremely underrated TJ Miller and thank your lucky stars we don’t have a Hawkman movie. Dustin would have a field day with you nerds.

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Comments

I miss Detective Goren.

Posted by: Nadine at May 25, 2011 1:16 PM

Dude, Nadine, he's back on, and in therapy, with Julia Ormand.

Posted by: coveredinbees at May 25, 2011 1:17 PM

Also there's at least one photo in THAT NEWS PAPER that CLEARLY shows Obama looking at Cameron(Who I'm sure you can just TELL is a total twat) and thinking 'white men actually can't jump...or play table tennis'

Posted by: Nadine at May 25, 2011 1:19 PM

OH MY GOD COVEREDINBEES best news ever. EVER.


Oh Dunst...Oh dear. She looks like she wants to cry at some points.

Posted by: Nadine at May 25, 2011 1:25 PM

He doesn't control green things. He can make anything he wants with his mind. It just also happens to be green.

Side note: Controlling green things would be an awesome, if limited super power. I think I'd carry a bucket of paint around with me just is case.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at May 25, 2011 1:30 PM

In that High Definite article, when they said "we've seen this before" with a YouTube link, I started whispering, "Please be Ghostbusters! Please be Ghostbusters! Please be Ghostbusters! GHOSTBUSTERS!"

Posted by: Patty O'Green at May 25, 2011 1:31 PM

1. Funny addendum to the story about Pres. Obama downing the Guinness: the bar owner later told the press that the Secret Service immediately took the glass and cleaned it and then later gave it back to him to keep as a souvenir.

2. David Cameron is a twat.

3. With Stabler gone, SVU is dead to me. Hargitay has lost her edge in recent seasons and she has done some really creepy stuff to her face.

Posted by: PaddyDog at May 25, 2011 1:31 PM

Socrates, you make me wish I could draw. What a great comic book: a nerd running around town with a backpack full of green spray paint. So many possibilities...

Also I feel like there should be some inappropriate joke concerning my name, but Imma leave that up to the professionals...

Posted by: Patty O'Green at May 25, 2011 1:34 PM

Oh, Kiki. Your facial expressions are priceless. AWKWARD!

Posted by: MM at May 25, 2011 1:37 PM

Obama? Dude can't play
Green Lantern? Shilling milk, feh

But Pop-Up Video coming back to TV?!?! Righteous!!

(Bloop)

Posted by: jmd at May 25, 2011 1:40 PM

the bar owner later told the press that the Secret Service immediately took the glass and cleaned it

Hmmmmmmm... there must be a mole within my (apparently no longer) top secret Operation Yes We Clone!

Posted by: branded at May 25, 2011 1:41 PM

Law & Order (original flavor, McCoy as ADA or earlier)

Law & Order SVU
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Law & Order Criminal Intent

(Those other "shows" don't even count.)

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at May 25, 2011 1:42 PM

Data can suck it. A Manx can be crazy acrobatic.

Posted by: Laredo at May 25, 2011 1:43 PM

Exactly, branded. I'm fascinated as to what they think his DNA could be used for.

Although at this point if they were to plant it on Rosie Larson's body and just solve the thing already I'd be grateful.

Just kidding. Four More Years!

Posted by: PaddyDog at May 25, 2011 1:44 PM

Poor Kiki. Poor, poor Kiki.

Posted by: Anna von Beav at May 25, 2011 1:48 PM

PaddyDog, I'm totally down with your assessment of SVU. Hopefully we'll see some more Meloni in movies now that he's not going back to the show. I would like to know if he can play anyone besides Stabler, and that creepy dude in Harold & Kumar.

Posted by: JenVegas at May 25, 2011 2:25 PM

JenVegas,

Might I suggest Wet, Hot American Summer.

Or if you prefer drama, I think he's in Oz which is supposedly very good.

Most non-SVU appearances of his I've seen have been ridiculous comedy appearances, but that might just be because he gets enough soul crushing drama by working on SVU.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at May 25, 2011 2:31 PM

@JenVegas -- Meloni was AWESOME in Oz. I do also really enjoy his comedy work, and agree that after spending 13 years or whatever doing SVU, he probably likes roles that don't involve anything serious.

I do think I'll probably give up SVU once he goes...unless they maybe let Ice-T and Munch be on the show again and have more than one line a week.

Posted by: Siege at May 25, 2011 2:35 PM

JenVegas: You must see Oz. Hot man-on-man sex.

Also, I sadly didn't see it myself, but I have it on good authority from trusted friends and family that Meloni is an awesome stage actor. In 2006, he played Eddie Carbone in Arthur Miller's A View from a Bridge at the prestigious Abbey Theatre in Dublin and got rave reviews, a Best Actor award and a sold out extended run of the play.

Posted by: PaddyDog at May 25, 2011 2:47 PM

The next time we discuss words & phrases to ban from Pajiba, and "like a boss" be on the list?

Posted by: JGirl at May 25, 2011 2:56 PM

You must see Oz. Hot man-on-man sex.

What's that you say? TO THE INTERWEB!

Posted by: Patty O'Green at May 25, 2011 2:59 PM

It's been a while since I saw a new episode of SVU since Season 9. Are they still calling him Elliot UnStabler?

Also, they've been showing the first four seasons of Criminal Intent on a local channel here. Is it just me, or do they show very little of the 'Order' part in this spinoff? As much as I like seeing Goren and Eames take down bad guys, I want to see Carver being a courtroom B.A.M.F

Posted by: Ozioma at May 25, 2011 3:41 PM

I could never get into SVU - I like Meloni, but Stabler and What's-Her-Character's-Name were just waaaaaaay too emo for me. The Ice-T and Munch Show would have been a winner with me, though.

Posted by: Three-nineteen at May 25, 2011 3:55 PM

Ozioma - it gets worse, Carver leaves after a few seasons and they don't replace him, so it became Law. I do miss me some Courtney Vance.

Posted by: Three-nineteen at May 25, 2011 3:58 PM

Glad to see a couple of people have already said all there is to say about David Cameron. I have such a desire to punch him in the face, although I generally reserve most of my violent feelings for George Osbourne. And I say this as a lover of all things peaceful.....

Posted by: TS at May 25, 2011 4:13 PM

I hope all you Cameron haters read the captions on the photos. The Daily Mail was really bringing the snark on this one.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at May 25, 2011 4:22 PM

The picture of Obama grinning like a kid at Disney World next to the queen's DO NOT WANT face makes me so, so happy.

Posted by: Dingles at May 25, 2011 4:48 PM

You get Obama, we get David fucking Cameron. Sigh.

Posted by: Carrie at May 25, 2011 4:48 PM

I vote for SVU to hire Terry O'Quinn & Michael Emerson as the new partners. They'd bust the SHIT out dem pervs.

Posted by: Clark at May 25, 2011 5:06 PM

I need a bit more from a president than adorableness and cute photo-ops.

SVU first threatening to replace Hargitay with Jennifer Love Hewitt (and seriously, she still does that "Love" thing?) and now this? SVU is dead to me. It was good while it lasted.

Posted by: Parker at May 25, 2011 5:21 PM

My parents have an official Star Trek: The Next Generation pinball machine in our basement. Apparently they're super rare in good condition, which ours (kind of) is.

Solidarity, my fellow children-of-nerds. Solidarity.

Posted by: ChristianH at May 25, 2011 5:43 PM

Hey, Parker...

"blah blee blah blih blor blom blah blebadent blan blaborabelneff blan bloop bobo bops"

...that's what you sound like.

Posted by: firedmyass at May 26, 2011 12:22 AM