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President Obama asked to stand up and dance a jig in virtual Google Plus interview – VIDEO

Commander in chief asked to do an Irish dance in the middle of first “virtual interview”

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BERNIE MALONE,
IrishCentral Staff Writer
Published Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 1:39 PM
Updated Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 3:50 PM

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President Obama showing off his dancing skills on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
President Obama showing off his dancing skills on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
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President Barack Obama held his “first completely virtual interview from the White House” in a bid to connect directly with citizens who will be voting in the Presidential Election in November. However, the President didn’t bet on a random member of the public, called Jennifer, asking him to do a jig for the American people.

The “Google Hangout” was coordinated by Google Plus and chaired from Google headquarters. Members of the public were able to put questions directly to their President.

In a statement released by the White House in advance of the interview they explained that “The interview will be held through a Google+ Hangout, making it the first completely virtual interview from the White House…The president will answer questions submitted by and voted on by over 225,000 people via YouTube."

We can be sure that President Obama got more than he expected.

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The President preceded Jennifer’s question by saying “In most countries you don’t have the sort of comedy and satire about people in power that we do here. And so I don’t know if any of this stuff affects an election but I know it makes our country stronger, that you can make fun of the President or anybody and everybody can get a laugh and that also makes sure to remind me that I work for you guys.”

Next up was Jennifer who said, “Okay you spoke of laughs, I wonder if you could stand up and give us a jig, real quick”.

The president very diplomatically turned down her request saying that Michelle always mocked him when he danced. He didn’t even flinch or comment on what a strange request it was to put to the leader of the free world.

Perhaps her question was in reference to Obama’s Irish roots?

As this was “first completely virtual interview from the White House” it’s plain to see that after such a strange and left field question was asked there may be some reviews of this new medium. What the interview also showed was that Obama is able to answer with style even when asked the strangest questions.

See for yourself here’s the full length interview:
 

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Skibberrean | Feb 03, 2012, 02:33 PM EST
McNamara31, Poor, poor you. Did you make the big mistake too and vote for him and now you are wondering why? Bush was no angel but he loved his country, didn't bow down and befriend the people that hate us and his wife loves her country! And P.S....I don't watch Hannity and I don't listen to car talk radio !!!!!!!!!

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McNamara31 | Feb 02, 2012, 05:55 PM EST
Skibberrean..."I am so thankful I did my homework and did not vote for this "thing that crawled out from under a rock, and forced into the Presidency!....Skibberrean,Who was your teacher Hannity or Limbaugh? Bush outright destroyed this country with two wars and a financial collapse brought on by his deregulation; but that's ok with you. You're more interested with finding Obama's past girlfriends. For God's sake turn the channel and watch the news rather than the prop!

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peterson | Feb 01, 2012, 02:35 PM EST
He is very good at "Dancing" around questions !!!

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Skibberrean | Feb 01, 2012, 11:43 AM EST
He is disgusting as is his entire cabinet. He is a liar and a thief. He should be impeached! No one ever asks the question, why did he pay milions to have all his records under lock and key? No girl friends, no friends period. I never thought in my life time I would witness a complete and utter fraud in Our White House. He has made a mockery of all of us and our beloved America. I am so thankful I did my homework and did not vote for this "thing that crawled out from under a rock, and forced into the Presidency!

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micky74007 | Feb 01, 2012, 10:58 AM EST
This man is so fantastic! He sings! He dances! He can read a telepromter. Too bad he can't lead his way out of a paperbag with a blowtorch.

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FatherVol | Feb 01, 2012, 10:17 AM EST
Just another example that in the US celebrity if more important than qualifications when it comes to get elected.

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VernonC | Feb 01, 2012, 01:27 AM EST
It slid by the geniuses reporting this but asking a black man to do a jig is a bit racist. Doesn't the word/phrase Jig-a-boo bring back some memories, I think this Jennifer that suggested he do a jig knew exactly what she said and it had nothing to do with an Irish jig.

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