The President bumped his head as he stepped into Marine One Monday morning at the White House.
WHITE HOUSE (CNN) - There was a minor bump on the road - actually a minor bump on the head - as President Barack Obama departed Monday for Elkhart, Indiana to sell his stimulus plan to Americans.
While boarding Marine One on Monday morning, the president turned to wave goodbye and ever so slightly bumped the left side of his head on the doorway to the helicopter. He seemed to recover quickly, then ducked before boarding the helicopter that would take him to Air Force One. Unfortunately for Obama, there were many cameras there to capture the accident.
This isn’t the first time a president’s head has collided with Marine One: President George W. Bush hit his head on the side of the helicopter while boarding shortly after taking office — also in full view of a row of cameras.
Luckily for both men, no visible signs of injury resulted from the minor mishap.
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I can hear the repubs now...
"Impeach the man! He can't even get in a helicopter correctly..."
Really? Do we really care?
Foreign made helicopter – what can you expect? They don't accomodate taller people.
Gotta get use to that helo! Don't worry Mr. President, you have 4 (hopefully 8) more years to do so. –
Thank you, CNN, for reporting this vital news flash!!!
Ok.. let the jokes begin.
Both senators from Indiana complained about the Stimulus. The whole country needs the stimulus but more so in places like Indians. It is OK for Republicans to try and "improve" the Bill but would be a serious mistake to Filibuster – the voter don't take kindly to this type obstruction.
CNN stop wasting my time. You're killing journalism.
Who cares? What an idiot post. I thought for sure Ed Henry wrote it. Ha!
That brings back the days of Gerald Ford bumping his head and walking into doors. Pretty funny Barack. Have a good day.
Next.........
This is news? Maybe I should go to Entertainment Tonight's website for real news.
CNN; Lets do some real reporting Please
It is really shamefull you have nothing better to report on. With everything else going on in our country.
This is a sad, sad commentary on what we as Americans find newsworthy...
That was KARMA trying to tell him to get with the program and fix the stimulus package.
It has very little money to help the Housing Crisis and Job Losses.
Americans are saying NO to the STIMULUS in its current form......we learned from the first Bail Out Fiasco, and we will not be fooled as easily this time around.
Can you please keep us informed on when he goes to the bathroom, stubs his toe, gets a paper cut, etc? Really, does whatever stupid thing thing this man does have to be a headline?
really? this is news? any word on if he dribbled milk from his breakfast cereal onto his lap?
This is about the least newsworthy item I've ever seen on Cnn. What's next "Obama blows his nose"?
Thank God cameras were there to capture this historic day.
Who cares?! I saw someone fall down on icy road this morning, but that didnt make the news though...This is very sad news reporting.
Is this really news? Really? C'mon CNN... we expect better of you.
I can't wait until the RNC splits and goes belly up. They are sacrificing their own base to make sure Obama fails as their Chief of the RNC Limbaugh states. Their-RNC- behavior is broaching unconstitutional if not criminal. Representatives of the people should not be allowed to let the economy and its people suffer over their own mental setbacks, be they emotional, ego-driven, or racial. They are positioning this as an economic matter, when I and many other voters see clearly that it is purely PERSONAL.
WHEN WILL THE RNC GROW UP?
Let's hope he doesn't choke on a pretzel next!
OMG! He is Pres. Ford all over again.
HAHA ! HAHA ! HAHA !
Wow, real in depth reporting going on here. Seriously?!?! Find some real news, please.
Oooookay. He bumped his head. Name me one president who hasn't bumped his head, stubbed his toe, slammed his shin into a desk drawer, hit his funny bone....
Humorous it may be, and given all the bad news lately, we could use a fluff story that makes us shake our heads or smile a little 'oh, I've done that' smile, can you guys find a better story to report on than this?
You know how they say " the day the music died". I think the same can be said for real news. When did "the day real NEWS died" happen. Sick of these stupid little non news. Now is not the time for that. Grow up CNN, FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC and others. The worthless Limbaugh, and Franken (at least he is running and putting his beiiefs to action). Limbaugh is a coward.
Ouch!
Are you guys serious? Our country is taking, there is partisan gridlock, and this is what you post?
Woah. Did you see him sneeze the other day? Unbelievable.
CNN – Don't forget ex-president Gerald Ford was kind of clumsy and notorious for bumping his head on aircraft doors! Careful next time, Pres. Obama!
more bailouts-
more stimulus spending-
more war-
more taxes-
bumped head-
where is the change?
Not surprising for a man who casts such a long and impressive shadow
Dumb. CNN has to be the most desperate news agency on the planet.
hahahahahaha...wooooooeeeee....hohohohhehehehe.ahahah
Maybe it knocked some sense in him and we can leave behind the old
HOPE....CHANGE....YES WE CAN rhetoric
So What?
It could happen to anyone.
Why make fun of it?
Seriously, with so much going on.........shocking to see this being reported.......
Oh God. I hope he's okay.
I love how everyone bashed Bush about being goofy, when this guy has been around for a month and is already racking up the lol's. From his already small lies he told that got you to vote for him, horrible decisions and just being clumsy. Most overrated person in history.
I'm sure he'll bump his head many more times to come..he has a lot on his mind...let the haters begin!!!!
I'm sure he'll bump his head many more times to come..he has a lot on his mind...let the haters begin!!!!
Our fearful leader and messiah,Rush will be back today to give us our daily talking points and lead us to the promised land of richs and wealth for all.
There should be a height requirement for Presidents. It woudl also be great of this thing had SPELL CHECK
is this news????
Ugh are you kidding? I thought this was an Onion article or something.
God, that was newsworthy! Are you all heading to the toilet to join Fox News on stupid stuff?
The President bumped his head as he stepped into Marine One Monday morning at the White House.........Slow day for CNN
Let's see how badly he gets lampooned on the comedy shows.
Good, maybe it will knock some sense into him!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe this will knock some sense into him
Wow, CNN talk about a slow news day!
Really... is this news? Who cares if he bumps his head... wow...
Ahh a Bush moment!
About the only thing I see coming from this presidency is a Black version of George Bush. The economy is in the toilet and will get worst even after this stimulus package, we're still in Iraq and Afghanistan, his poll numbers are dropping fast. Well so much for Change, it was a nice thought.
ouch President Obama i hope you are ok becarful next time you go in the helicopter
I cannot believe that you people do not have something better to do with your time.
You HAVE GOT to be kidding????
This is news how?
I have a blister on my finger,,,,, does anyone care?
I've whacked my head a few times on low door frames I wasn't used to. This is news?
Really? I mean did i really need to know that Obama bumped his head getting into a hellicopter?
Good Grief !! and this is news?
He isn't injured, after all is said and done. Right?
Sheesh....
Obama bumping his head is not newsworthy. Just make sure he didn't hurt himself in any way.
And how many times has he gone potty today, so far?????? Let's get some REAL news on here, CNN–tell us what the jokers in Congress are going to do about our current economic mess!
I hate myself for having read this article. Almost as much as I dislike the people who thought it was news worthy.
maybe thats when bush,s brian damage started
...... and in other news, President Obama farted yesterday and instantly, all reporters knew what he had for dinner last night......
Typical CNN but do we need to hear EVERYTHING this man does? Oh, and whatever you do, please make sure everyone knows former President Bush did this as well. How ridiculous.............
sloooooooooooow neeeeeeeeeeeeewz daaaaaaaaaaay
Wow, this is certainly a stop-the-presses story. Thanks, CNN. Next you'll be telling us that His Holiness Obama accidentally peed on the floor.
That happens when you're tall ... please be careful President Obama! We need you!
The President bumps his head is news? Walter Cronkite must be shaking his head.
That's some crack reporting there.
hey I like President Obama but come on he bumped his head makes news? What happens if he stubs his toe next? Headlines I guess,
Such a sad day when this news makes CNN.... hmmm maybe we need to re-evaluate our media priorities!
Are we looking for another Gerald Ford moment here? There has to be more newsworthy topics than this? I am glad he did not hurt himself but come-on media folks............please
Quick! Call the New York Times! I stubbed my toe this morning!
In what way is this news?? We have people DYING in Iraq and the best thing you can come up with is President Obama bumps his head? So what?!
Is this really news? Does anyone really care?
I bump my head getting into my car once a week.
This isn't news.
ah-HA! Proof of a Republican conspiracy against the President! They had the openings for the presidential helicopters made smaller, so if McCain won he could get in easier! President Obama's too tall!
(Yes, folks, a joke – and yes, I'm one of those Republican types!)
Aw he's too tall. I'm jealous! As a full grown adult, I stand at 5'1, and I wish I could bump my head on something at least once in my life (and I don't mean a kiddie door).
Breaking news!!!
Obama burps.
Give me a break.
I can't wait until the RNC splits and goes belly up. They are sacrificing their own base to make sure Obama fails, as their Chief of the RNC Limbaugh states. Their-RNC- behavior is broaching unconstitutional if not criminal. Representatives of the people should not be allowed to let the economy and its people suffer over their own mental setbacks, be they emotional, ego-driven, or racial. They are positioning this as an economic matter, when I and many other voters see clearly that it is purely PERSONAL.
WHEN WILL THE RNC GROW UP?
R u kidding me? we are paying people to report abot a bump on the head?
Is this really a worthy news item?
If his EGO weren't so BIG, Obama wouldn't have bumped his head.
Oh Oh....
Seriously? This is a headline?
Next we'll see, "Obama switches to Honey Nut Cheerios!"
OMG – where was the secret service to prevent such an attack on the President?
gawd! the audacity of reporting on every minute detail on the president!!!!
CNN, why is this a story. Report on something a little more substanial. While you guys are watching everything, the American people are watching you .
CNN-
You have got to be kidding. Really?
Come on lurch....Cant walk and chew gum at the same time
Obama must be taking lessons from Bush
Does CNN have anything better to talk about?
boy this is really,really important news. great job for covering it. i can't think of anything else i would like know at this trying time in our country. you all do your jobs so well. congrats
What a moronic/sophomoric story. What does the second N in CNN stand for??
Okay, I would even laugh at my mother bumping her head. LOL
Are you serious? This is news?
Wow, you guys are really on top of the critical news of the day. I can't wait for the six part stubbed toe expose.
r u kidding me?! Why, that's all I ask.. whyyyyyy would you even print this. This country needs some serious reform, all the way down to the media.. LOOK!! President Obama is on the right track so for; nevertheless, this is a prime reason why intellectuals like myself will transform this country one day. The public does not deserve to read trivialities like this.. they deserve more!
Come on is this really news, with everything going on the world.
that tape should be sent to AFV.. Maybe he'll win $10K
This is a stupid non-story. Get a life CNN and MSNBC.
is this seriously news? i swear cnn has to have nothing better to do.
Awwww I hope he's ok....
This just in– President Obama sneezed twice!
No word on whether he may be catching cold or is suffering from seasonal allergies.
Film at 11.
Jeez, don't you guys have any real reporters there? You know, to report on actual news and not mundane daily activities.
DON'T YOU REPORTERS HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO REPORT ABOUT – SO HE BUMPED HIS HEAD! THOUGHT CNN WAS ABOVE THIS STUPID TIME WASTING, TIME CONSUMING, DUMB STORY REPORTING!
i think is because he is tall. i fell your pain. hope reggie love was their with some advil or whatever you take.
Why oh Why did this make headlines. Really? "President Obama bumps head"? - Man, I voted for him, but you guys are stalkerish.
OK this is too much.
I'm a giant supporter of President Obama, but do we need every single detail of the mans life?
Sheesh
I hope this little bumd on the head don't cause him to act foolish in office, Now he know that the door is lower than him....
Ok everyone (Dave Letterman included), we can now all make fun of this the way you all laughed at Bush for doing the same thing.
Oh wait, that's right, thou shalt not laugh at The Messiah.
Why is this news?
How is this news... come ON!!!
When Bush did it them late night television shows played it non-stop "Gerald Fordesque" as a sign of his incompetence. I wonder if this Obama "bump" will be treated the same way?
"Obama Bumps His Head". Are you kidding me?? How does this qualify as news? Is there nothing more important happening in the land of universal democracy other than who is bumping their head on what? For the love of........
I bet he won't do this again. One is enough to teach someone!
This is news?
Are you serious. I am sorry he bumped his head, but is this news????????? Are we going to start getting a tally of when he goes to the bathroom too. Seriously, the media needs to rethink their role here.
Obama bumps head – Rethuglicons cheer and vote "No" again on Dems economic recovery plan...
Now these plantation rethugs know how to be "pro-Americans" don't they – NOT!
This isn't news.
If he stubs his toe, will you report that too ?
This is NOT news.
Thank goodness the media is there to update us on such an important national matter.
But I wonder, what if he stubs his toe during the night, when there aren't 1,000 cameras aimed at him? Is there enough transparency in this administration that we'll get the full report on that. Gosh, I sure hope so. With nothing of any importance happening in the world at the moment, this is just the sort of news we need to be connected with.
Well, I'm off to the library of congress to research old newspapers from the 1860s, I'm hoping to find an article about president Lincoln bumping his elbow on the doorframe of the presidential stagecoach. Wish me luck.
Yes folks, all presidents make mistakes, are not always perfect, do not always communicate their ideas as effectively as we would like.
I refuse to make fun of the current president the way that a lot of people made fun of the former one for instances like this.
Please keep us informed of these important news items.
This is the most ridiculous story I have ever read. I frankly do not care if my President hits his head on the side of a helicopter. He's human too, and has to make mistakes once in awhile. Would you report it if someone saw Obama accidentally step on an ant? Probably, because people like me would read it and tell themselves, "That's the most idiotic headline ever" then click on it. Way to go CNN, for feeding the stupidity of our society. Controversy sells, right?
where should we direct mailing bandages to?
Maybe that will knock some sense into him about the fear he is dishing out about the spending plan.
poor obama.....hope it knocked a little sense into it!
if that were bush.....the news media would crucify him by saying what a klutz he is
because it was obama ....they say.....poor baby!
makes me sick of the liberal everyday news media.....
This is news?
Gee CNN, I hope you'll update me when he stubs his toes too.
This is about as newsworthy as President Obama having a bowel movement. Thank GOODNESS someone was able to catch it on camera. Slow news day?
I love Obama but...come on...seriously...this is news?
He's just so cute!
He can laugh at himself, and thats refreshing.
I love that CNN often has lighthearted stories about President Obama and especially love the fun stories about his daughters.
Our country needs smiles and laughter, and not so much gloom and doom.
Thank you CNN!
BFD
The media needs to tell the truth about the spendulus package rather than reporting Nobama bumped his head. Hey, maybe that knocked some sense into him.
this not news...come on cnn...really?
Now this is just rediculous. The man bumps his head, and it's reported on. Let that sink in for a minute and hear how rediculous that sounds. And u guys get paid to report this kind of stuff? Amazing..just amazing.
I would bet if the cameras catch Obama using the rest room, that will be reported to.
One of many bumps in the road for Comrade Obama so far
C'mon CNN – this is news? Obama bumps head. It's OK, he's a Democrat, they bump their heads all the time. However, if it was a Republican I am sure it would be because of some deep dark medical condition .
Give us all a break out here – stop gushing meaningless coverage on Obama – how about running the video of the latest terrorist web decapitation so your readers can see what these beloved terrorists actually do.
Goodness.
Whaddya know? Our president is human like the rest of us. I, for one, am glad of it. Go Obama!
If he didnt lose conciousness then how in the world is this news. Even the article says he "slightly" bumped his head. Really slow news day apparently.
Of course cameras are going to record it, my guess as president he has a camera on him the vast majority of the time when he isnt in the private residence.
AND WHAT DID HE LEARN FROM THIS, PERHAPS HE NEEDS TO TAKE IT A LITTLE SLOWER WHEN HE NEEDS TO GET EXPERIENCE IN NOT JUST GOING UP THE LADDER BUT, ALSO WHEN HE GETS TO THE "TOP STEP". DOES HE GET WHAT IS MEANT BY "HASTE MAKES WASTE" NOW!!!!!!
Is there going to be an SNL actor out there brave enough to do some Obama prat-fall head bangs the way Chevy Chase did the Gerry Ford prat-falls? I suspect not. Thou shalt not mock the Lord Thy God!
What? No in depth report on how many times he went to the restroom today and what brand of toilet paper he uses? I'm curious, though, when is CNN (Clinton News Network) going to change their name to ONN?
Is the next headline going to be "Obama's shoe was untied"?
Seriously... these lame stories are getting ridiculous.
Jeez, CNN, can't we put aside these inane tidbits and get back to the most burning issue of the entire Obama administration?
HAVE THEY PICKED A PUPPY YET?
Priorities, people - priorities!
OK, so George Bush wasn't the only "Idiot". I had better start to see jokes made of Obama's gaffes and goofs.
Give me a break – Don't you have anything better to report about?
Had McCain done the same, the press would have been all over that claiming that he was too old!!!
And this is news because? Are we going to be notified when he stub his toe or nick himself shaving. Get over it already, an African American is the president of the United States. Let's help restore our economy and our country.
Need to ensure we add a multi-million line item to the proposed $830B bailout bill to modify Marine 1 so (1) the president doesn't bump his head and (2) so we can create millions of jobs modifying the helicopter. I mean really, there's so much pork fat in the current bailout proposal, what's a few million more? A lot of [deserved] dirt was flung at the Bush administration's fiscal irresponsibility, but this new administration, promising fiscal responsibility during its campaing, is forging ahead and further increasing Washington's irresponsibility with eyes wide shut. Let's see what history will say 4 years from now?
Is this really news worthy of CNN?
This is news? Think of all the little electrons that were harmed bringing us this stupid "story"!!!
Maybe if the contract for the Helicopter hadn't been outsourced by Bush/Cheney ..................................
Just saying.
Hopefully it knocks some sense into him and he overhalls his stimulus package.
PLEASE CNN....... we have SO many more crucial things to talk about and report on!
WHERE IS THE NEWS?
What's the matter CNN couldn't find out what he has for breakfast this morning?
Wow after hearing this, I guess the economy is better, and peace has been declared on Earth. Thanks for the update CNN!
Aren't people over in Africa getting kidnapped for ransom on a regular basis? Come on CNN, there is so much more you can be reporting on.
amazing. this is news
What did he have for breakfast this morning? Curious minds want to know.
Ohhhhhh..Some of you Obama fans aren't taking too nice to this story. Where were you when similar was reported on Bush? Like when he tried to open a locked door? or when he accidentially dropped his dog? Uhhhh, huh!
Give me a break!!!!
How about did he scratch his butt? Or did he pick his nose. Do you people realize how pathetically STUPID this story makes you look?
Come on CNN, you can do better than this crap.
And the long, slow slide of journalistic worth continues...
This was a soft bump. Bush's bump was a head on collision and you can feel it hurt from where you're watching.....
No comparison!
This IS news because the media used to feast on these stories when they pertained to George W Bush. Every single minor mishap Bush had was captured by the media and put out as front page news.
cnn-grow up.
Maybe 24/7 is just too much. If you aren't making stuff up or putting your own "spin" on it you are reporting something trivial.
OH MY GOD! IS HE OKAY????
Come on, CNN. Did you really have to report that? It's pointless.
Why do we need all of the stupid details about the President. Report on how stupid the Republicans are in holding up the bill.
Trash like this shouldn't be news. It's not much of a big deal that he bumped his head so why is this news? This is like when news of Bush choking on a pretzel was made. Junk like this needs to be kept off news media period.
CNN, all articles about Barack Obama are negative!
The primaries are over! Please report the news that has
substance please!
The stimulus is an awful plan. Republicans are doing the United States a huge favor by not supporting it.
George W Bush must have been dropped on his head as a baby.
You have got to be kidding me!!! This is a foolish thing to report!!!
I've bumped my head millions of times, but no one's ever reported it to the world. Gee, I feel left out........... ;o)
Did Campbell Brown have anything to do with this ridiculous article. I love the story on the Alaskan Native Americans suffering......hits home. Somewhere someone is suffering and you report this?
Do you know when he had his firs FART? We all need to know. Also, first belch, first sip of water, first bite of food and what was it when he became Prez?
So what???
Not news. Don't report such things unless he was seriously hurt.
I smacked my head on a low ceiling beam last night. Where was CNN?
I've noticed how CNN is linking Obama to Bush....
Who cares?
Oh for god's sake! You folks in the media are totally pathetic. What is this supposed to mean when millions are losing their homes to foreclosures?
You guys have no life reporting stuff like this.
I sure hop[e he does not get caught picking his nose or scratching his butt...come on folks...
Give the guy a break...
Come on people, you all thought it was excellent news when President Bush bumped his head. We never heard the end of it.
MNr. President, you will have bigger bumps on the way ahead. Your journey has just begun. Get used to it and you deserve it because you got elected with the false pretense. YOua re not fit to be a mayor of a state or even a Governor.You have no experience. sorry.
I only clicked on this to comment. This is NOT news!! So who hasn't bumped their head some time. Really CNN, can't you find a REAL story to report on???
All of us have done this, he's a big boy he'll be alright. Not news worthy.
this is not news . . . unless it had been "W". With "W", the same incident would have been more evidence of "complete idiocy". Right? It would be the leading story on every network and cable news channel. But since it's Obama . . .
Good day. Up front, I am a 'fan' and regular user of CNN. I like CNN.
However...this 'story' or whatever you want to call it re Obama hitting his head....CNN, in this case, has resorted to stupidity to even present something so wasteful and meaningless on your site. If the President had been seriously injured...that is news. When the president brushes his head against the top of the door to his helicopter....this is more akin to a grocery store tabloid article.
Again...I am a fan of CNN, but I think it's worth saying that someone was bored and lacked some professionalism here...put this on YouTube, not CNN...your reputation counts.
Robert,
Denver, Colorado
Ridiculous. Why does this matter?
Maybe it will knock some conservative sense into him......
Come on, do you really think this is news worthy? The CNN editor needs to be coached on what stories to put out.
Inform us when he goes to the restroom. SOOOOOOO WHAAAAAAT!!!
Bear in mind that he's 3-4 inches taller than Dubya. Now, bitter Reps will say he's a fool just as G.W., just because this insignificant thing.
OMG, can we please stop with the CNN love affair with all things Obama?
@Mick, grow up already.
Recently I read that Obama has a team in the whitehouse that monitors blogs and newspapers and responds to them and contacts them. This scared me and I determined never to believe another word of a blog. Isn't it odd how all the the blogs are pro Obama's plan and the polls (gallup and the like) say the majority of Americans are against it.
Obama is like a spoiled child that suffers from over adoration. He is in denial that he can't have his way- the way he wants it! What a joke- he's on the stump again. Long live the two party system and just say NO to socialism!
Oh come on, are we going to report when the president coughs and sneezes now too !!!!!
Please focus on important issues that matter to the country.
-Eric.
OMG please find something newsworthy!
Like we really care. Is this a slow news day?
Is that something you consider worth mentioning about the leader of the free world to the rest of this planet???
Seriously? World in economic downspin and that's it?
We're all doomed...
This isn't news... but it was news to all the Democrats when Bush bumped his head because it confirmed that Bush is "stupid." Obviously it's sort of difficult to get into Marine One... but I hate when people make fun of one president from one party and do not hold the other side to the same standard. It isn't news, it wasn't news when Bush bumped his head... stop.
URGENT!! FLASH!! MICHELLE OBAMA BREAKS FINGERNAIL!!
Washington (CNN) - First Lady Michelle Obama was reported resting comfortably Monday after suffering what a White House spokesperson described as a "minor breakage" of the nail on her right index finger.
Ms. Obama was buttoning daughter Sasha's coat when the injury occurred, the spokesperson said.
"The nail was successfully trimmed, and the first lady should be able to resume her normal duties this afternoon," said manicurist Edwina Clipperhands, who was rushed to the White House to treat Ms. Obama.
President Obama briefly delayed has scheduled departure for Indiana to be with his wife during the emergency manicure.
Well, that finally explains George W. Bush's behavior in office.
Give me a break This isn't news.
What's next CNN....
"Obama uses Whitehouse bathroom for 1st time. Tonight on Larry King."
"Obama doesn't finish his peas at Whitehouse dinner."
"Obama has to change batteries in Whitehouse remotes. Why did Bush not replace them before leaving? We'll ask Paul Begala and Barney Frank."
CNN, even I must say:
"This is news" ???
Come on now...there has got to be something else in the news to take up room in the Ticker.
How about the people starving in Rural Alaska while Sarah Palin is....well...where is she, CNN? I haven't seen a Palin story in several hours now!
Maybe this will knock some sense into him. This bailout plan of his is a fisaco and the funny thing is that the American prople know it and yet he is still intent on taking us down this irresonsible road.
This is not news. I'm sad CNN is stooping to the level of trashy, celebrity gossip magazines. For shame
How is this news? George Bush bumps his head and he's termed a blundering, wobbly fool.... something akin to the Three Stooges. Pathetic!
This is news? My god CNN – have you nothing better to report on other than the fact that our president is, in point of fact, a human being? Don't tell me that all of you have never bumped your head getting onto one of those CRJ or EMB regional jets – and I'll venture to bet you were even facing forward, not having to turn and wave your hand at all the cameras that have nothing else better to photograph than a man getting onto a helicopter. Put your time and effort to better use, please!
This is not news. CNN has become a tabloid rag
OMG the world just stopped
What a joke. CNN, you need to go out of business. Unless, you can report how many times Obama takes a dump. How pathedic can you get?
Did you hear? Obama breathed AND had a hearbeat at the SAME TIME!!!!! And, all while he was on camera, so it must be news.
If bush would of done this it would be the whole dem party talking about how he's a idiot
Um, this isn't news.
To those who reported this: Would YOU like to be on the news for the world to gawk over if you bumped your head? Seriously- get a life!
What's a bump on the head, compared to running America???? I bet he has the right perspective.
Why is this news?
OMG cnn can you stop doing leno,stewart, and comedians work. we ned news from you. this is not news
Geez, first you have to wait for that long ad and when you finally get to the video he barely taps his head. Our economy is in peril and this is the top story on the ticker.
obviously it's news if you're reading it.
my guy is just too tall.
Enough of this junk, if this is all you have to report on maybe there are to many reporters. Do you need to adjust you're employee numbers?
I am a professional incident reader: Bumping his head shows nervousness, confusion, inexperience, and insincerity of purpose, and deceit.
Heaven help us if they start covering his flagellations.
CNN THIS IS NOT NEWS. YOU PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO ACT LIKE FOX NEWS.
When he farts will that make news? Of course we continue to hear "news" about when he will get a dog, a cat, a horse? How about actually asking the questions people in this country want to know. How will this spending bill help? How will putting a trillion dollars of debt on our children help us? How are our lives more important financially than our childrens? How will this debt be repaid? You wonder why so many Americans a getting their "news" from alternative sources – because they want the news from unbiased sources which this story shows is not the case. How about showing both Republicans AND Democrats who have voted for such spending bills in their past only to change their complete position now? Help us see who the real people are behind the votes? That is what we expect and that is what we will search for. The only question is will we get that info from you or someone else?
I fear that his whole term will be covered like this. He is a rockstar and will be treated like one. If this was Bush he would have been made fun of by every media outlet, save FOX News.
grow up news media.
Good Job CNN. You continue to prove that your staff is running out of news.
Even if this is considered a "ticker" with as close to real-time updates as possible, this is an absolutely ridiculous post.
When the 3rd headline on the CNN homepage is: "Obama bumps his head", I seriously start to wonder what "producers" like Xuan Thai really get paid to do.
Simply ending the article with a statement that seems to be tongue-in-cheek doesn't make the substance (or lack thereof) acceptable as news.
It seems to be that CNN just wants to enjoy the viewers responses to such TRIVIAL news.I find no other reason.
I have been noticing more so that the news people must need their low profile stories to save their jobs. Personally, they stir the Americans up when they report these idiotic events.
Slow news day???
Why is this important? Is CNN now the National Enquirer? Or does the media already disrespect him as much as they did President Ford? The man will probably get a paper cut too, and maybe sneeze occasionally. Will this also be news? Come on! This is ridiculous.
– almost as ridiculous as people like Mick in Mesa who find this an opportunity to spew constant venom. Is everybody as tired of these guys, both on the right and the left, who constantly add this nonsense? Why does it get past the moderator?
Is this truly news worthy? Seriously? A Polish engineer is beheaded and the video sent around the world as a warning...and you headline that Obama bumped his precious little messiah head on the helicopter.....This is the saddest excuse for news I have ever read in my entire life.
Oh paleeeze! This is crazy to report a very minor event. I am sure the media has better things to do? Well maybe not. Slow news day?
I hope the parallelism stops there for the sake of our beloved country.
Yeah, I always want to know about waving and ducking at the same time. I was hoping to see that for W but it ended being Obie.
Are the Sercret Service now investigating Marine 1?
Fortunetly, George Bush left his helmet at the White House when he left. The one he wore when eating pretzels.
What's the matter? Sarah Palin didn't come through for you today?
WOW, how will he recover? Did Biden take over the Presidential duties?
It's Monday. If I had a helicopter, I would do that too.
Perfect example why the media is garbage in 2009!!!
Why didn't you tag this under Breaking News??? Get a life media people!
With any luck he'll sneeze sometime this afternoon, so I have something to read about over lunch.
Wow, this is news? I don't think so
Lighten up people!! With all the bad news reported vis-a-vis the economy, job losses, winter ice storms, etc...this is a somewhat funny diversion..no harm!
Sorry, Obama fans but it was big time news when then-President Gerald Ford bumped his head. My recollection is that he, too, bumped against a copter door. The press then went on to proclaim how clumsy he was.
CNN....could you please report the news? Guess what...this man is human and will have these things happen from time to time. It is not a big deal and I really don't see it worth reporting on. We need to keep our eye on the ball and talk about the things that are going to impact our lives and the events in the world that really matter. I am glad he is fine...he is my President...but I am sure he does not appreicate it either.
Obama Supporter all the way!
Why do these things always happen when people are watching?
I love President Obama...but come on CNN. This is on the ticker? Really?? LOL
CNN, Get a Life and start reporting "REAL NEWS"
OMG – What if he gets a hang nail?
How many of you stand outside the restroom door to see how long he stays in there? Don't you have something more to do like check on the Republican back stabbers?
Is this really news? Come on folks.
You see libs, Obama's trying to be just like Bush
P-leeese!
I adore reading about our new President, but this is stupid!!!! I'd even rather hear what he ate for breakfast (also not News) than this waste of space!
Maybe it knocked some sense into him.....
but i thought he was perfect!!! this just serves to demonstrate that this guy is as clumsy as his policies and his administration
Obama holds to the rail with his left hand while waving to the crowd with his right hand.
Now, THAT IS MORE SERIOUS NEWS. Keep 'em coming.
Is this actually newsworthy?
I hope we get updates on papercuts and stubbed toes!
You've got to be kidding me. CNN is pathetic.
this is a waste of time to report on...take the time spent on this and volunteer or bring awareness about an issue or just do something that is productive. this is not.
Hi.
I'd like to suggest a few songs that make me think about President Obama and how he is going to small town America.
Doobie Brothers | Takin’ It To The Streets. The instrumental version. President Obama, he's taking it to the streets !
Also, a song by Marvin Gaye, not so upbeat as the other. What's Going On. Of course, instrumental part only may be more appropriate.
So, am I hired for the Obama background music?
Teresa
Why is this news??
Must be a slow news day. You have got to be kidding me.
The fall of humanity will be traced directly back to the introduction of the 24 hour news network.
This piece is evidence of that. What an atrocious waste of time.
This is not news but a precursor to bumping heads with all of the Republicans for the next 4 years.
Wildwood Crest, NJ
is this CNN or People??? ... unless he knocks himself out ... don't report it ...
You have got to be kidding give us a break from this ridiculous reporting....
Haha...it's like CNN puts up headlines that say "Do NOT Click Here" and everyone comes running to complain after clicking there.
This is news until Wolf takes over in the situation room.............CNN is so ridiculous sometimes
You must truly lack serious topics to make news about, CNN! Why is this news???
I was thinking he actually hit his head, not awkwardly lower his head into Marine One. Slow news day, CNN?
I don't have any problem with Late Night Talk Shows making fun of the President for bashing his head into a helicopter but it isn't real news and its out of place in the Political Tracker. If the Bush version of this story was news way back when it was out of place then too.
Not to be stodgy, but it was apparently news everytime Bush gaffed. People actually went out of their way to doctor photo's to make the man appear more stupid than he arguably is. I didn't think it was news then, and don't now, but are you guys really that suprised?
what a necessary story
Alright. Enough already. How about news on the stimulus package or the bailout or REAL NEWS!
CNN please come on report the news people are losing there jobs and there homes lets get to business.
I burped this morning. That's news. I don't see it printed anywhere though... I'll bet if it was, you'd be reading it on CNN... Wait.. .you are! OMG – I'm newsworthy!!!! Thank you CNN for making me national news!
OH MY GOSH, THIS JUST SHOWS HOW GREAT HE IS. HE IS WILLING TO RISK INJURY TO WAIVE TO THE PEOPLE. OH LORD THIS IS THE CHANGE WE NEEDED. HE IS SOOOOOO GREAT. I'M SO GLAD CNN REPORTED THIS TO SHOW WHAT A HERO HE REALLY IS. EVERYONE WAS WRAPPED UP IN WHAT MCCAIN DID FIGHTING FOR THE COUNTRY, BUT THIS IS SOOO MUCH MORE IMPORTANT. THIS MAN, AS A PRESIDENT, WAS WILLING TO ADDRESS THE PUBLIC REGUARDLESS OF THE RISK! OH CHANGE HOPE YES WE CAN! THANK YOU CNN FOR REPORTING THIS!
I bumped my head, too. So who cares???
Are you Serious Cnn? glad hes ok but come on!
Whatch out sweety!
Who Cares?
Wasn't hardly a bump. Good grief.
I agree that this is not serious news...but having some lighter news from time to time is not a bad thing in itself!
How much does his trip to Elkhart, IN cost? In this age of technology and his love for it, and given the economy, does he REALLY need to make that trek?
I work for a startup in Silicon Valley and am faced with working for free in a few weeks and he's spending tens of thousands of dollars for a minor talk?
Mr. President, please sacrifice some of these trips and donate the money to businesses who really need it.
How is this news?
Maybe bumping his head will wake him up so he sees how flawed Nancy Pelosi's "recovery" plan is.
Ouch that had to hurt, he will have a lump on his head tomorrow. Take some Advil Presiden Obama, you'll be alright.
LMAO..........I hope someone put some sound to it and make it funnier
I personally think it is nice to get some lighter news in these times. No, President Obama bumping his head is not a major news story, however it does lighten things up. Everyone should just calm down and enjoy some lighthearted reporting.
Notice also that this was a ticker story, not a major headline. Also, no one can claim bias since CNN also reported that former President Bush also bumped his head.
Watch out sweety! Can't have that happen again!
What's next, Obama ties his shoes?
You people.... Bush hits his head and he's "stupid". Obama hits his head and it's "LEAVE HIM ALONE" stuff. You are a bunch of crybabies...
Dear CNN, please aid in allowing America's leaders to keep as much dignity as possible. Show our leaders doing great things. Criticize them respectfully for their policies, harshly when warranted. If you believe, they have done something that indicates they are not to be trustworthy by the public, report that if you must. But c'mon, Obama is the president, not some Hollywood star! The media never showed Roosevelt in a wheel chair. Show some respect.
I am so happy i didn't miss this. This news was sooo important to me.
Thank you CNN. Oh, by da way, is there something going on in PALESTINE. Who CARES.
Hilarious that CNN allow posting on this NON-STORY, but none on the corrupt RNC Leaders illegal payments to his sisters company. Get real here.
cnn,
i swear to god. one more story like this and i'll be reading the guardian in the morning. you hear me? the GUARDIAN!
Smart sexy guy, BE CAREFUL
Agree with all the people who said "WHY IS THIS NEWS?" Its stories like this the completly explain why we are in such bad shape. Idiots are running the Major corporations. To even put this out is just mind boggling.
Report on something uplifting such as Rupert Murdoch and News Corp losing billions.
Hey I dropped a love seat on my toe yesterday, how come that isn't in the ticker? I mean c'mon, I love our new pres too but how is this even remotely news?
So what? Next they're going to report on Obama taking a number 2 aboard Air Force One. I'm an Obama supporter but this isn't news or ticker worthy.
Seriously...this is news? You people are watching and reporting so much on him until a minor head bump makes headlines?! If you all were watching George Bush as closely perhaps we wouldn't have been so deeply in this mess. Bush dnam near end America as we know it and no one even blinked. Obama bumos his head, uses the rest room, kisses his wife or breathes in oxygen and it's breaking news! CNN disgusts me to no end. I hope you shut down due to the economic situation.
I particularly like this line: "Unfortunately for Obama, there were many cameras there to capture the accident."
Unfortunately for CNN, no one cares.
When Gerald Ford tripped or stumbled, the media made these occurences into national news. Much comedy resulted from the publicity so given. The liberal press apparently will not be giving his kind of treatment to Obama's carelessness.
Honestly, this is news?!? I can't remember when he brushed his teeth this morning, where's that article?
so, I got head butted by a steer this weekend!!
Shades of Gerald Ford. a good omen.
OMG, you are kidding, he bumped his head, what will we do now? so stupid. who cares?
Good grief! Is CNN really that hard up for news? Maybe you should cut back to a 12-hour news network if this is the best you can do.
OH Mr. President please don't end up like John McCain, you know what these bumps on the head do to people.
off all the MAJOR news going on, THIS is what CNN reports on???? Why do I even waste my time reading the ticker anymore.......
Every time I board an express airline jet, when being seated I always bump my head and seeminly that has been the only time this ever happens. LOL
Why is this news? Nothing better to do?
At least George Bush looked like an executive when he walked to his helicopter and boarded. Obama looks like the AMATEUR that he is! Get ready America!! Had Bushed bumped his head, CNN would make you think that he knocked himself out!!
Well we know in Bush's case the bump didn't help knock any sense into it.
What's next. How many times he cough. How fast the plane took off the ground. How many times has he bump his head on the wall. Oh, please get real people at CNN.
Let him who has never bumped his head cast the first brickbat.
LOL Unfortunately, that little bump won't knock any sense into his little "curious george" head! He's blowing it BIG time as Pres, but we ALL knew he'd tank anyway! Anybody who has never held down a REAL job, let alone never done anything useful in politics, could never do the job necessary of the President of the United States. He had big shoes to fill and apparently, he's coming up MANY SIZES TOO SHORT!! He's about to spend away a TRILLION dollars, giving it away to people who will never help themselves and spend it on drugs and alcohol. What's little left after that is spent on funding his fellow self-serving executives at all of these companies he's giving bailout money to. The average American will never see help and we'll be in even BIGGER TROUBLE after he blows this TRILLION dollars. And he'll wonder why it didn't work!! DUH OBAMA! Maybe you should have learned something before thinking you could be a Pres!! Only in office one month and the country is in bigger trouble than ever! In addition to spending that trillion, he's FREEING TERRORISTS! LOL Tell me he isn't into protecting the muslims!!! You're not fooling most of us Osama!!!!
Why do you waste your time with this kind of thing CNN?
this is RIDICULOUS!!!
Must be a slooooowwww news day. It's not like the economy hit the fan or anything, right?
CNN.. what has happened to you? This is just pathetic junk. Cover something real. DO SOMETHING with those worthless journalism degrees other then cover the most insignificant stories on the planet. CNN seems like a tabloid these days...
Maybe it will knock some sense into the President, and make him change his mind on this boondoggle called a "stimulus plan."
You're kidding....right? This sounds like something from Andy Borowitz, who is hysterical because he makes fun of 'the news.' Or is it from Weekend Update on SNL? It's certainly NOT a serious news story.
WOW CNN. This is to much information.
I swear to god, will you people in the liberal media re-learn what is serious news and what is "people magazine" type stuff. FFS, obama bumps his head ... and I bet he went to the bathroom this morning too ...
I am normally not a media basher, but the "Political Ticker" aspect of CNN's website is simply a joke. Time and time again, stories such as this are placed under the "Latest News" section on CNN's homepage as if it were real news, instead of on a more appropriate part of the site.
Much like local TV news, CNN is gradually becoming just another infotainment site. How they they be taken seriously as a source of information when they post meaningless dribble like this.
Well, life is too short and I'm fed up with CNN's so-called "news". Time to look elsewhere for serious and thoughtful news & information.
Have a good day all.
why was it ok to air president bush's gaffes but not ok to air obama's? i especially llked when obama tried to open a window instead of a door at the white house a couple of weeks ago.
The fact that this was reported is symptomatic of a larger problem. The news machine has overdeveloped capacity, and non-stories and non-issues are being elevated to a level that they should never achieve. This challenges the public to fight through all the noise to the real news. I hope the Obama people hold the line on how much access they give the media or he will never get anything done.
Congress spends too much... he promises more. Taxes are too high... he wants to raise them. His tax increases are the fine print in his economic plan, and let me be specific.
The Democratic nominee for president supports plans to raise income taxes... raise payroll taxes... raise investment income taxes... raise the death tax... raise business taxes... and increase the tax burden on the American people by hundreds of billions of dollars.
Here I sit at home, not able to find work, and someone is getting paid to bring us this non-story!!!!
My God.... time to cut back CNN. Pathetic.
You people are really bored huh.....LOL
Let's see the video of Bush and the shoes!!!!
Pleeeease!!! There are more important things to report. Who hasn't ever bumped their head? This is not news!
You have to be kidding me CNN. I really thought he bumped his head based on the headline. It was an awkward entrance. This would not have even made it on Jon Steward or Colbert.
Does this type of crap need to be reported?
Who cares? CNN GET A LIFE!!!!
GOOD.........maybe now he will have some common sense!
Thanks CNN for reporting the most important news of the day. No visible signs of injury. Is there any other news to report, like, "the President is not suffering from a life-threatening disease", or "Obama shows no apparent signs of amnesia".
Wow! slow news day?
What is the deal with people like "Tim" who seem to think Obama is the "Messiah?" I'm a supporter of the former Senator, current President, but this "Messiah" stuff is just creepy. Obama's supporters are looking for responsible government from a President (for a change), not redemption. Get a grip, Tim.
I agree – how is this news? Who among us hasn't bumped our head?
Why aren't you focused on the fact that Obama lied when he said he'd have troops home in 6 months? Those troops aren't going anywhere. Gitmo IS NOT closing. What about the economic stimulus plan that benefits the big banks? Didn't Obama say he opposed NAFTA and GATT while campaining and now he talks about how great they are? C'mon. He's no better that Bush. You need to start being critical of this guy. Report on the real news.
Of course, this comment will probably not be posted...
Maybe it will knock some sense into Mr. Obama
Why was if ok to air president bush's gaffes but it's such a crime to air obama's gaffes? I especially liked when obama tried to open a window at the white house a couple of weeks ago instead of the door.
Ouch. Did anyone get him some ice?
Are there any further developments? Come on, CNN, don't leave us hanging!
The Oxycotin Blimp and his posse of haters will surely have a field day with this one....Not that anything stupid that the Crawford town idiot did warranted their scorn.
Maybe it will knock some sense into him. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy
*********JUST IN*************
PRESIDENT OBAMA JUST BUMPED HIS HEAD, AND IT SEEMS AS IF, WE THEREFORE WILL HAVE A HOLIDAY.
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING CNN
YOU ARE IN THE NEWS ROOM
With all that is going on in the world, I cannot believe this is a headline or a "ticker" or even a news story. There have got to be more important and relevant stories to cover.
I agree with others here. Why is this news? It really reminds me of the old Eddie Murphy skit from SNL in which he parodies news coverage of the attempt on Reagan's life by showing "Texon's" coverage of the shooting of Buckweat. Honestly, this kind of coverage of minutia of Barack's life cheapen the work he is trying to do.
Little Rock, AR
Liberals hate to see anything that makes their Dear Leader look mortal. You Liberals loved seeing Bush have these kinds of mishaps and now the shoe is on the other foot and suddenly it doesn't fit so well.
Why are they spending so much time on taking care of banks? It's not going to help my family. Our bank still hasn't sent us a modification package for our mortgage. They received money in the bailout. You want to stimulate the economy...give every tax payer 5K and let them spend it. If both my husband and myself received money we could fix our roof, buy a car for our daughter, and get new carpet for the house. There... I just put 5 people to work. I will not be doing any of these things now. We are in the bracket of having negative equity, good credit and no way to refinance our ARM. A mortgage company who already took money from the so called bailout and has of yet refused to work with us because we make too much money! I'm really tired of handing money over to people who helped put us in this situation and thinking that NOW they will do the right thing. What are all these people smoking? We(the taxpayers) know what to do with our money. LET US DO IT!! A few hundred or even a thousand won't do much good. We need enough to make it matter. Enough to spend. An infusion of cash to every taxpayer could mean the difference between keeping a home and feeding your family or holding out until you could find that job. Let us save our mortgages because the banks aren't. They don't care. Don't make the same mistakes again. Do not hand over OUR hard earned money to the same institutions who are refusing to tell us where the money went. I know they aren't lending it to me!
I live in Goshen, IN...these people need to stop expecting the Pres and government to "do something to help me" and do something to help themselves...Obama is not sending us a check in the mail...he is not buying us a house...he is not giving us a car...he is not paying for our groceries...the stimulus/spendulus is not to help people like us..WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!
Well I hope Obama is a head up on this one.
"President George W. Bush hit his head on the side of the helicopter while boarding shortly after taking office"
See... he is just like all the rest...
Is this change we can believe in???
LMAO... you have got to be kidding me CNN!
CNN, you're losing it. You've got Carol Costello calling President Obama's plans for stimulus "rhetoric" and "politics of fear" while talking to an obvious blathering buffoon. Now you're making a big deal out of a nothing bump on the head. When did you guys become just another offshoot of Faux News? Did Ruppert Murdoch buy you out recently?
Why nothing on Michael Steele's nepotism and corruption? That seems slightly more newsworthy and definitely more interesting.
Obama sneezed. Please make that a ticker. Thanks.
Be sure to let us know when he blows his nose...
... CNN and the other major networks reported every time Bush fell of his Segway, mt bike, or choked on pretzels... I'm a liberal, and while I don't find reporting on either of these presidents particularly newsworthy, it does humanize both men.
This is news. Yes!!
Some of you have fallen behind the times and still subscribe to the old, tired news traditions of the past. Today "news" qualfies also as entertainment, as there are too many mediums out there wanting your attention. You don't care? So?
I didn't hear a lot of complaining regarding Michelle Obama stories about her being a fashion icon, where the Obama kids go to school, their search for a dog or the insipid fist bump. Besides, presidential accidents like these always make the news and always will – no change here.
Plenty of "news" choices on CNN, why no go there instead of adding to the perception that the USA is a nation of whiners?
Not news – certainly. Unfortunately, most of those commeting about the uselessness of this news would be razzing the previous president without restraint under the same circumstances...
I am an Obama Supporter...but seriously....does the media have to inform us of every little thing this guy does? I mean come on now!
Mark in Indy... Thanks for the morning laugh.
WELL???? Don't keep us all in suspense! What America REALLY needs to know is exactly what he had in his right-side front pocket as he bumped his head?!?! If it was a set of keys or maybe 43 cents in change that would be fine, but anything else might have hindered our national security, perhaps delayed the "national bailout" proceedings, or the unthinkable – if he had something like a broken wristwatch in his pocket that would have served to emboldened the terrorists!!!!
oh come on, this is sort of news... a little.
duck, mr. president!!
Slow news day?
I'm not sure why you are all making a big deal about this being on CNN. i doubt they put it up as breaking news!!! its just lighthearted piece of "journalism." Maybe it was just put up to make people laugh. I appreciated it amidst all the doom and gloom articles.
"Oh my god, what an idiot!"
.... is what would be said if this were Bush
Ouch.... little bump in the head will not stop Obama's efforts in getting America back on track...
I see Bush's presence is still felt around the White House. I suggest Obama stay away from pretzels at least for a while
Obama scratched his rear. Ticker please.
For the people saying it's not news, it sort of is. We should all be concerned about the health of our president, regardless of who that person happens to be.
As an unrelated point, this president seems to be in the news every day – visually. Can his people not 'lower' his profile a bit and allow business to proceed? Perhaps after the first 100 days this overcoverage will wear down a bit.
CNN – it must be a slow news day. Seriously?
In a related story, today President Obama released the following statement.
"I find it shameful that manufacturers refuse to build proper doors, and, frankly, the American people deserve better. The blind race for profit in the door industry can not continue if it is at the expense of the heads of the American public. It is time for honest Change in this country, and the people aren't going to just stand by and allow this to continue."
this is not news.
also, let alone read this, why would anyone in their right mind watch 30 seconds of commercials to then watch a 45 second clip of obama bumping his head.
does stuff like this really sell ads? this is mildly pathetic/nauseating.
CNN:
This is the level of reporting we get from the most experienced political team in television?! I see a future at FAUX NEWS for a good percentage of your anchors and "ANALysts". Seems to me you've hired their rejects like Bill Bennett as one example.
I am sorry the President bumped his head but why aren't you reporters on the story of the people in rural Alaska who are hungry and have no food while Governor Palin is trying to find a way for the government to help. Maybe she could have the National Guard bring them food. That was hard to figure out wasn't it?
Perhaps it will knock some sense into his head. Imagine! We don't need new TSA uniforms in the "stimulus" package...or STD education, or money for ACORN. We need "stimulus" Mr. President, not "spendulous".
Eric R. Brown, I don't think it will be treated the same way because Obama has acted responsibly since he been in office and not like a nincompoop.
Holy crap...that's it? I hit my head harder when I lay down in bed at night. Seriously...this isn't news!
Perhaps it's time for budget cuts at CNN too...Time Warner stock price is down today and there seems to be too much time on someone's hands.
Keep your head high...
Nothing personal Obama, but I hope the bump was near the part of your head that thinks about the stimulus package. Maybe you'll give the money to the smart people that keep their jobs and pay their mortgages.
Is this really news!!???? No head injuries, so we're okay.
And this is news.....how?
Holy Mackerel !!!!! Stop the presses!!! President Obama bumped his head on his helicopter door.....NTSB will look into the incident, and will determine if the helicopter should be dismantled and checked for structural damage...The President appeared to be uninjured. He will be examined by WH doctors for safety concerns......Weather does not appear to be a factor at the time of the accident....Now , that's the way to handle such important Presidential news....
Obama's IQ just went from a 75 to 25!
But the story continues. It seems that "The One" has set a new trend for the Messiah's children. It is now required that you hit the side of your head when entering your vehicle as a show of good faith, support and understanding of the pain that "The One" endures for us.
Remember that we are one Obamanation
CNN is the one who has "bumped their head" so to speak.
Good luck to our great President.
Be well
I thought it was funny and light hearted! So what if it's not important... maybe some of you will see that he's human
So........I'm sure everyone that saw this headline has bumped his/her head [sevaral times] in his/her lifetime, and it didn't make the news.
Gimme a break.....
Print something that is truly newsworthy.
CNN- are you serious? And this is important news because...?
"Mark in Indy" – You hit the nail on the head! Reporting this is ridiculous!
To "john" – STOP BREATHING ALREADY!
here we thought it was the second coming of JFK (or Jimmy Carter, depending on your perspective) and it turns out he's channeling Gerald Ford!
That's it..doesn't seem like much of a bump. I guess since they can't find any real dirt on the president they have to report this. Stupidest news ever.
Everyone commenting that this is a "non-story" spent the last 8 years laughing at George Bush and the pretzel, falling off his bike, trying to open a locked door, etc. Simple mistakes that we all make.
Suddenly, when it's the Obmamessiah, it's no longer funny.
Let's hope the Daily Show runs the clip too.
Well this story is/was a waste of bandwidth. What's next in-grown toenail reporting?
Come on people this is FUNNY! they did the same thing to George W. Bush and presidents before. IT's funny to see them fall or something and play it off! We like to see our presidents look normal!
Here's the truth of the issue... let's see what valuable news that "CNN White House Producer Xuan Thai" has reported recently. Here are some of the memorable headlines : "Obama takes first Air Force One ride", "In White House tradition, Cheney signs off on press corps" (and don't jump here – it's about Cheney signing his name on a wall in the basement – next we'll hear about what he scratched into the white house bathroom stall), "On the Twelfth Christmas Dinner at Camp David", and a favorite of mine, "Fun facts about the White House holidays". Save some money CNN, and give this particular producer the axe.
BREAKING NEWS! Obama goes to the bathroom with the door open! He wipes seven times! Barack reads MAD Magazing on the can! He once scratched his buttocks!
For crying out loud, CNN...
Actually, I disagree with many of the people posting comments. This is definitely big news. Many people belived Obama was the second coming of Christ. Clearly, we now know this is not the case–Jesus always knows when to duck...
So, next they will let us know when he uses the bathroom. Get a life.
Was Al-qaeda found to be related to this incident?
I guess if we are going to have an approval poll every week on how President Obama's popularity has gone up or down, we might as well have stories like this. Of course any little bump he gets is just more fodder for the far right to laugh at.
THE NEWS MEDIA IS THE GREATEST JOKE CREATED.
that's news?
This is journalism or entertainment at someone else's expense?
"Breaking news"
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Obama took a number 2, and he did a number 1 before that.
The media needs to get a life and stop reporting silly news
Don't you people have more important news to report on?
CNN should file this under a waste of time.
Maybe if Bush had bumped his head a few times we wouldn't be in the mess we're in. It may have knocked some sense into him!!!
And this is news because.................???
Maybe it has knocked some sense into him and now he will straighten out his act. I can see it now " My fellow Americans I am here to tell you that I have gotten in to deep. I have stepped into it elbow deep as a matter of fact and don't know what I was thinking. The Spending errrr.... Stimulus Bill that I wanted is not the way we should be going. I was wrong yet again, like with the four tax cheats that I wanted on my team. Like with going to my friend Ayers for advice, listening to Rev. Wright and all the other idiots that I involved myself with throughout my life. For all of that I say I am sorry, but you all voted for me and now you are stuck with me and my posse' (Pelosi, Reid, Frank, Dodd, Rangel ... ) of libs. I will do my best not to screw it up any worse until you vote me out or impeach me in two years when I lose the House and Senate.
You have to be kidding me. Puhleeeze CNN!!!
It is unfortunate when anyone as a accident like that...but I have to wonder if all the commedians on late night will be making fun of it like they did every Bush stumble.
Maybe it will knock some sense into him.
Jack,
they say laugher is therapuetical, considering the ills of today,
just have a laugh folks, Obama is doing well!
Colorado Mom
I think this is where i stop going to CNN.com for my news. This is not news, why do i care if he bumped his head? is CNN going to let me know every time he gets a hangnail or sneezes as well?
I thought he was perfect? I guess not! He walked into a window last week as well. When is he going to walk on water?
Symbolic of the way he has navigated his first three weeks as president.
CNN's love affair with Obama continues...what's next? Obama sneezed?
Gerold Ford and Jimmy Carter duplicate!
Where's Chevy Chase on this one?
Come on now CNN . . . . is this really newsworthy! I realize the American people LOVE him and rightly so, however, I think this is a bit much.
We love him, but we do not need this much FANFARE!
What makes this drivle newsworthy?
Come on CNN don't you have other things to report other than a bump on the head!!!
Who cares???
Slow news day, CNN?
As long as CNN doesn't report as Fox News does I can handle it. We all know the media is watching his every move they can capture. So far though CNN seems to be fair in their reportings on the Obamas. I do like that!!!!!
Hope it knocked some sense into him! I'm sure a Republican will be scapegoated for this "incident."
WHO CARES!!!! I am way more concerned with how he is bumping money from my Grandchildren for something that is neither a stimulus or a plan.
I agree - this isn't news. I guess the economy is hurting CNN, too, huh. Slow news day???
Gerald Obama.
That's news?????
That's ok, he is a giant! He can handle it! There will be more cuts, scrapes and buises, but he will prevail!
CNN the world leader in sensationalism and irrelevant news.
Bumping his head – nothing there to injure. Now if it been his wallet well that would have been a different story.
A bump on the head while folks are starving in Alaska? Isn't he the Pres. of Alaska also? Where is he for them? Heck, for that matter, where is Palin? She's still the gov.
Where is the story when he tried to walk through a window because he though it was a door.
Now that was funny.
cnn, you guys are shamless. shame on u Cnn for making this News. u guys are becoming like fox news. if u guys don't have anything to report, u don't have to. insteady of being a gossips network. u guys help the Republicans to destroy the stimuls package, i hope Cnn is happy for helping the Republicans call the stimuls package pork or spending bill. Cnn, u don't care about the Americans workers like the Republicans. i will say it again shame on u CNN
Some short memories here. Remember when Gerald Ford, probably the most accomplished athlete to hold the presidency, was crucified for the exact same thing? The media, led by Chevy Chase on SNL, delighted in painting Ford as a klutz, implying that he was also deficient mentally. What is so special about the Chosen One? I hope we see them make fun of him on SNL. Not much chance.
Are you kidding us? Does this qualify as news now? Give us a break and report on real events that have some impact on our lives. Good journalism is surely dead. I'm surprised the so-called reporters didn't get a quote from the WH.
As tall as he is, it was bound to happen eventually.
Was it some sort of terrorist helicopter door? C'mon guys, this really isn't news. If he starts choking on pretzels, you can let me know. But when he bumps his head backing into a doorway, I really don't care. I once closed my fingers in my car door enough that I needed to use the handle to open the door back up, where's my ticker?
Are you kidding me? This was barely a bump.. if he would have been knocked on his @ss then it would have been news-worthy.
You cant compare this to anything Bush has done. I am sure Bush wet the bed every night.. I would too if I arranged a terrorist attack so I could kill Sadaam Hussein.
Wow, all you hateful right wing jerks stoop even lower. Instead of feeling sympathy and wishing well for the President and being thankful that he wasn't badly hurt, you guys continue to attack/ridicule him and now you're attacking CNN as well! Unbelievable. You neo-cons really need to deal with your hatred.
This is senseless reporting.
Hannity was right!
'08 was the year journalism died.
Somewhere, Edward R. Murrow is weeping...
seriously, is this really newsworthy?
this is pitiful news.
Who cares? Wow, some really great reporting… The media at its best… Showing president bumping his head, again who cares….
What a stupid news item. He "slightly" bumped his head? How is this news? Of course, it's pretty obvious that the former president bumped his head a lot, how else do you explain such dumbness?
Way to go FOX, uh, I mean CNN. Wouldn't it be really great to have a REAL news program again? Lou Dobbs is starting to sound like a liberal Rush Limbaugh (sp?) and the guy on during the days (the one that looks like he should be calling plays on ESPN), don't know his name) that is as bad an actor as Reeves when he does his best to feign substance. Now I can't even get good news on the net. Anyone know of any 'pure' links?
Well when bush bumped his headed to weeks into his presidency maybe thats why he got us into this mess he had ptbd post traumatic brain disorder. our maybe he already had it. be careful mr.president I think this bump might wake him up
Poor Baby!!
Why can't they rebuild the area around the top of the door of the helicopter so this won't happen anymore.
lame
The news media has become a nation of whiners.
Maybe he'll bump his head on the bars when he visits his friend Rezko.
Don't like his politics, but as a fellow tall American, I have found something I can finally sympathize with the guy about. .....I carry the bruises to show it. Unfortunately, the objects of my collisions are far less glamorous....
First Obama walks into a window.
Shakes hands with a Marine.
He can't figure out the height of the door on Marine One.
All in the life of a President.
IS THIS NEWS?
this is very hard coming from me because i happen to be a republican, with all due respect i think Indiana republican lugar should have accepted his invitation to join the president in his state because they are suffering and all he did was play politics. the president is not asking you to vote for his package just show up and show that you care for the people of your state or atleast pretend.
WHY DID THIS MAKE THE NEWS????
Who cares if Obama bumps his head!!! Did Obama say anything about the Australian fires and offer any American condolences? They are our allies...some friends we as Americans are.
Geez, can you guys worship Obama any harder? He bumped his head, big deal.
You've got to be kidding...Get some real news.....
Haha, i got to admit I laughed when I saw the video only because I knew what was coming.
Stupid thing to report though. Might as well give me a job at CNN since I lost my job at Starbucks anyway.
Come on ..... this is NOT worthy of the news.
He does have a big head and it's getting bigger all the time.
CNN, why are you reporting this? I voted for him, but enough is enough !!!
for a second there i thought i was on a website reporting the news....
I am sorry, but this was wastless piece of story I have ever seen. Does the public really care about this video? The answer is NO!!!!!!
A good whack in the head was just what he needed. Maybe he'll come to his senses now.
I actually thought this was going to be a metaphor when I read the headline. Silly me.
Harris Boy February 9th, 2009 12:08 pm ET
Some short memories here. Remember when Gerald Ford, probably the most accomplished athlete to hold the presidency, was crucified for the exact same thing? The media, led by Chevy Chase on SNL, delighted in painting Ford as a klutz, implying that he was also deficient mentally. What is so special about the Chosen One? I hope we see them make fun of him on SNL. Not much chance.
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no. To my understanding Pres. Ford fell down the steps of AIR FORCE ONE ... not bump his head.
Why is this news?
is this news? I bet the media has even tried to follow him to the restroom. Can you give him a break? You have him under a microscrope. Back off. Jeez!!!!!!!!
This kind of coverage strikes me as getting a little paparazzi surreal.
I hope there was no damage to the helicopter. IT'S actually useful and valuable.
This is front page news? Where are all the articles on global warming, the war, world hunger?
Do your part CNN.
Hardly a head bump...nothing embarrasing about it. CNN...this was...a headline? Lame.
Who's the idiot paying the idiot who posted that ridiculous excuse for a news story?
later
With everything going on in the world this is what you choose to report as news?
If I were the type person as are the liberals who type stupid stuff about others I'd type that he hit his head intentionally to give an excuse for breaking his campaign promises. "Duh, I don't recall promising that".
I bumped my head at work yesterday and almost knocked myself senseless. Believe me it wasn't funny!
I am an Obama fan.
I am a CNN fan.
Thanks, CNN for the Monday morning funnies, not for the story but for the chance to read these comments. You have lifted my spirits for the rest of the day knowing that there are some really stupid people that like to post ridiculous comments.
Do you suppose we will see this photo a 100 times, like we saw President Bush's photo when he bumped his head getting on Air Force 1?? I wouldn't count on it.
But the amazing thing is....when George Bush did it.....it was news for 5 days and was some definitive sign that he was stupid according to the MSN
If that is all you can report on, you should get a pay cut!
lol, let the bloopers begin.
We have hungry people in Alaska.!!!....the President bumping his little head is not significant.............why aren't we getting supplies to these folks.....what is wrong with this government....looks to me like CNN has more power than our government...you report your opinion and it happens...why don't you report why we are not fixing our hunger problems ...give the opinion that bail out money for hunger is more important .....What is Palin doing about this?
I am pretty sure nobody really cares about his minor head in the bump right now...
People are pretty miserable...and they need something more meaty..story.
Hopefully it knocked some sense into the man about this so called spending, I mean "stimulus bill."
Ravi in MO February 9th, 2009 12:09 pm ET
Wow, all you hateful right wing jerks stoop even lower. Instead of feeling sympathy and wishing well for the President and being thankful that he wasn't badly hurt, you guys continue to attack/ridicule him and now you're attacking CNN as well! Unbelievable. You neo-cons really need to deal with your hatred.
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Yes because the democrats were always so respectful of Bush. By the way, this has been reported for all presidents since Ford at the least. Why should it be different for Obama?
I'm sure if this was serious and his head was busted open it would instantly heal.
And why is this news? He just bumped his head. It's happened to all of us.
News is when BUSH tries to open a locked door. Obama bumping his head is not news.
CNN- are you serious? There's an old saying that "You shouldn't speak unless it improves the silence." I'd say the same goes for "reporting" (I use that term loosely) things like this.
News Flash: Obama pulled the shoelace on his left shoe this morning while getting ready, and it broke. He got a replacement from a drawer, re-laced his shoe and went on about his day. No injury was reported.
COME ON!!! AND YOU WONDER WHY MAINSTREAM MEDIA HAS THE REPUTATION IT DOES?!?!?!
Unbelievable. I cannot believe something so minor & stupid would make CNN. Find something important to report on!
CNN,
Please tell me that real journalism hasn't died. It's ok to report it as a oneliner, but come on, please don't feature it as Breaking news.
What's the matter CNN.....run out of Republicans to give air time to about the stimulus?