Does anybody else hear "The President is going on national TV tonight" and just CRINGE?

[Bluebear]

It's visceral. I get disgusted hearing anything about the office and expect some drunk monkey to be blathering at us....then I remember that nightmare is over? :)

I really think it's a form of PTSD.

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. I actually MADE A POINT to be home by five

and to already have birds in bed (they like to be part of the noise) and had some dinner

[MiniMe]

2. I think it's PTBD

Post Traumatic Bush Disorder

[SharonRB]

3. LOL

:rofl:

I have it, too.

[SammyWinstonJack]

15. No kidding!

:thumbsup:

[bdamomma]

24. ......................

that's good minime!!!! that is what it is exactly.

[MiniMe]

31. Probably should be PTBS

Post Traumatic Bush Syndrome. Somehow it fits better. :rofl:

[jimshoes]

4. Not anymore.

:)

[shaniqua6392]

5. I made a big bowl of popcorn and I was very excited to watch him!

It just freaked me out when Obama walked from behind the curtain and walked up to the podium. Sometimes I still can not believe how lucky we are to have him. I am still jolted every time they say, "President Obama"!! I used to have to turn the channel quickly any time Bush came on. His voice would drive me insane. PTSD.....You are so correct!!!

[Patsy Stone]

6. Yes. But...

Every day in every way, I'm getting better and better. :)

[texanwitch]

7. It will take awhile to get used to it.

Bush was around for 8 years, our new President only a short time.

It is nice not to turn off the TV or change the channel now.

[scarletwoman]

8. Too true, sadly. I found myself trying to figure out what else I could watch.

Then I realized, "Wait a minute, it's OBAMA, not the fucking chimp -- I can watch it and not get sick!"

So, I'm watching it. :)

sw

[bdamomma]

26. so nice not to yell at the TV anymore.

but I still do it with the filthy repigs on C Span 2.

[marmar]

9. Some kind of offshoot of Stockholm Syndrome.....

...... Do you think Bush could spell Stockholm?

[Bluebear]

10. If it's a brand of Vodka, probably nt

[MonkeyMama]

11. It isn't just you...

I hear: President *cringe* Barack Obama **JOY!** - it's almost too much emotion to go through in such a short period of time.

[Raine]

18. WELCOME to DU!

:hi:

[tridim]

12. It's already fading for me. I've actually gone days without thinking about Whisle-Ass.

No doubt about it, Obama is our President. :)

[quiet.american]

14. Laugh out loud! Love that nickname for the Shrub! nt

[Greybnk48]

13. Yes! It was really cool to not see the chimp

walking toward the podium.

[Raine]

16. Yes ... after 8 years of it

I'm having a hard time realizing that our long national nightmare is over at last. I think I've been traumatized. :-(

[Canuckistanian]

17. I remember the "There's a monkey on my TeeVee and he says...." posts

Yeah, I know what you mean.

[ThoughtCriminal]

19. The TV feels safer too

somehow it survived 8 years.

[Starry Messenger]

20. Same here.

I keep looking up to the TV with a scowl when I hear "the President" said by newscasters. Then Obama will walk by the camera and I go "oh, PHEW! that's right. Assface Bush is gone now!"

[Sheltiemama]

21. I do that!

I hear "the president," "the vice president" or "the first lady," and I instinctively make a face. Then I remember ... it's Obama! And Biden! And Michelle!

[Rhiannon12866]

22. K&R. Exactly what happens to me, LOL. And I agree...

I cringe and my stomach flips, getting ready to turn the channel, then I remember... :D

[elizfeelinggreat]

23. not anymore

I noticed we didn't even look around for a drinking game to get us through it! We were glued to the TV to hear what he had to say. :D

[bdamomma]

28. I would have loved to see the ratings for his speech last nite.

let the media choke on the numbers.

[mdmc]

25. yes

[Raven]

27. YES! And that goes for the Saturday radio address too!

[lunatica]

29. It's the Pavlovian thing

Our cringe reaction is actually a good thing. It shows we were paying attention and having a reaction suitable to the assault on our senses.

Remembering that those days are over is a relief isn't it?

[4_TN_TITANS]

30. Glad I'm not the only one...

Should we form a support group for * victims? Oh wait... nevermind.