Lighten up people - it is April Fools, and Hillary was having a little fun with Obama

[jillan]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23903195/

"This has been a very hard fought race," she said. "We clearly need to do something so that our party and our people can make the right decision. So, I have a proposal."

"Today, I am challenging Senator Obama to a bowl-off," Clinton said, provoking relieved laughs from the assembled scribes.

Clinton carried on, making reference to Obama's disastrous outing at a Pennsylvania bowling alley Saturday.

"A bowling night. Right here in Pennsylvania. The winner take all," she went on. "I'll even spot him two frames."





"It is time for his campaign to get out of the gutter and allow all the pins to be counted. I'm prepared to play this game all the way to the tenth frame. When this game is over, the American people will know that when that phone rings at 3 a.m., they'll have a president ready to bowl on day one."

"Let's strike a deal and go bowling for delegates. We don't have a moment to spare, because it's already April Fool's Day. Happy April Fool's Day."

[oviedodem]

1. As an O supporter I agree. She was having some fun at his expense

Hell he made fun of himself as well. Things are real touchy now though.

[jillan]

2. Personally - I'm waiting to see Obama's reply to this.

The ball is in his court --- so to speak :P

[maddiejoan]

9. He's picking Flintstone as his running mate

so it's a moot point.

[jillan]

20. Good one Maddie!

Okay you - when did you switch?

[maddiejoan]

21. My April Fool's fun

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[jillan]

25. YOU!!!

I just pm'd rodeodance asking him when you switched :P

You got me!

[rodeodance]

31. i just responded to you;-)

[Cant trust em]

59. I knew something was amiss here.

my username rings true this time.

[DemVet]

18. His reply? "I need to be spot THREE frames."

[Cant trust em]

61. perfect. Nt

[pnwmom]

27. It would be ridiculous for anyone to take offense at this,

and I'm sure Obama isn't doing so.

[JuniperLea]

42. I agree!

Some people aren't giving Obama enough credit here! I think he has a great sense of humor, and I think we need to see more of it. This is a perfect opportunity for him to do just that.

[lutefisk]

41. "having some fun at his expense". . . what's next?

...rubbing bald guys' heads?

This kind of stuff isn't really that important.

But then again, there is often a nasty edge to Clinton's "humor" that reminds me of someone else.

[pnwmom]

48. There's no nasty edge here.

Just mild, mild ribbing.

I doubt that Obama felt it at all. I'm sure he's not as thin skinned as some of his fans.

If I thought he was, there's no way I'd want to trust him with the Presidency.

[olkaz]

3. Now as long as it's followed up with a game of one-on-one, I'm cool with that.

No way she can defend a lefty driving to the hoop.

[pnwmom]

55. Two out of three.

They should follow it up with a chocolate chip cookie bake-off.

[Cant trust em]

60. maybe a game of horse.

He can spot her the H-O.

[KAZ]

4. I thought it was pretty funny. We could use more of that!

[rodeodance]

32. yes, we could;-)

[JuniperLea]

46. Indeed!

And I hope Obama plays along! This could be fun!

[Joe the Revelator]

5. I thought it was pretty funny

Are people really being a tight ass about this?

[maddiejoan]

6. There is no evil

too great for Hillary to descend to.

She is the most evil woman in the entire world. More evil than Cruella DeVille. More evil even than Rachel Ray.

[cbayer]

10. I don't know. Katie Couric might be at least equal in her evilitry.

You are too funny!

:rofl:

[maddiejoan]

Are you kidding me?

Kouric is a SAINT!

Hillary is the dark queen of the abyss!
Her sway over the forces of chaos and tribulation
marches ever onward, taking with it all
that dare stand in her way!

[cbayer]

22. I heard she's going nuclear on the entire state of Pennsylvania

if they don't spot her 20%. She's already got arsonists ready in Philadelphia.

It's true, I read in on DU. Will nothing stop this heinous woman?

[maddiejoan]

24. I heard she's travelling back in time

to 1986 --so she can marry Obama and be HIS First Lady!

Poor Michelle.

[gateley]

7. That's pretty funny.

And I agree, harmless.

EDIT: I hope Obama responds in kind and they can both have a little fun with this.

[NDambi]

8. Obama supporter and it didn't bother me a bit.....the fish in my tank can bowl better..lol

[rodeodance]

11. ha ha---yes, she was having some fun---we need a good laugh.

[grantcart]

12. it may have been the high point of her campaign

[susankh4]

13. That's a really cute little April Fools joke!

Thanks Hillary!

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[TwilightGardener]

15. He got attention for bad bowling, she gets attention for making fun of his bad bowling, it's

all light-hearted. Jesus, this forum needs a collective enema.

[jillan]

19. Agreed - along with the msm that were trying to make something out of it.

I'm really hoping Obama pays her back.

We need a little humor in this campaign season.

[book_worm]

16. I agree and then O can challenge her to a hoops contest.

[mmonk]

17. Yep, I got it. I thought it was funny some of the press didn't at first.

[pnwmom]

28. They didn't? What did they do? (Or say?) n/t

[mmonk]

34. A few moaned on the gutter comment.

No sense of humor I guess. I'm an Obama supporter and didn't have any problems with it.

[rodeodance]

36. :-)

[jillan]

37. Out of the gutter and let all the pins be counted.

In light of everything going on right now --that's so funny.

uh - people have to remember how to smile, and laugh.
It's good for your health.

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[pnwmom]

38. A lot of people moan at puns, in general. Maybe it was just that.

I'm in neither camp -- I'll happily support either one. And I thought it was funny, FWIW.

[JuniperLea]

50. I always moan at puns... even when I like them a lot...

I think this is a good chance for Obama to show us his sense of humor... I hope he has one and counters this with more fun stuff!

[ronnykmarshall]

23. How DARE SHE??

That, that HORRIBLE woman!!

That comment was RACIST!!

[JuniperLea]

44. LOL!

She's evil, right?

:rofl:

[DarienComp]

26. actually, it's the first time since January that Hillary has made me smile.

I thought it was very funny. :)

[kwenu]

29. I guess its okay to be incredibly tacky on April Fool's Day.

[pnwmom]

35. It was funny, not "tacky." n/t

[shaniqua6392]

30. It really was very cute and funny.

I don't see why anyone would have a problem with it. That is unless you are one of those people who thinks she can never do anything right.

[redqueen]

33. Hahaha... that's pretty good!

I was wondering what all this was about.

I fail to see how anyone could be offended by that. :wtf:

[JuniperLea]

57. I agree, redqueen!

I think this is a perfect opportunity for Obama to show us what he has in the sense of humor department. I can't wait to hear his comeback! WE NEED some laughter and fun!

[debatepro]

39. Just play ball for it...

My guess is she wouldn't score. But if he said that he would be sexist.

[pnwmom]

40. He's the one that decided to demonstrate his bowling skills.

She's never attempted to show she's "one of the guys" with her sports abilities, or lack thereof.

[debatepro]

53. right he was showing off his bowling skills...

or he just wanted to have some fun.

They can do the best two out of 3.

Bowl Hillary Wins
Basketball: Obama Wins
Debate: Obama Wins

Either way Obama wins.

[pnwmom]

56. No, I think they should move into neutral territory.

And have a chocolate chip cookie bake-off.

We KNOW she doesn't do cookies, and I'm assuming he doesn't either.

[Cant trust em]

64. No link to the other thread?

That one was pretty funny. I came up with another one. How about tiddlywinks?

[Rosa Luxemburg]

45. LOL! I've never seen Hills bowl!!!

[walldude]

47. Was she kidding when she told him he needs to get

his campaign out of the gutter?

And while I agree that she's just trying to be funny, some of her supporters on DU have taken this stupid bowling thing seriously

I think we all need to lighten up..

[SKKY]

49. When she said she'd spot him 2 frames...

...now that's just being gaudy.

[ecstatic]

51. I consider myself to be fair with a good sense of humor

Her "joke" wasn't funny. I didn't even smile. And this is someone who has smiled or chuckled with HUCKABEE for chrisssake.

[pnwmom]

58. Maybe that's the problem.

Huckabee has broken your funny bone?

[loveangelc]

52. It's not a big deal lol. Though Hillary is not a good joke giver...its a slow news day.

[bunnies]

54. I dont know anyone in real life who doesnt think that was tacky.

Even among Clinton supporters. But the internet is very informative.

Hillary supporters on DU seem to think her pun-pun-pun was "funny".

No *wonder* conversations cant be had. I finally get it.

[Cant trust em]

62. She is so lame. Could someone have made this any less funny?

The material is pretty good. When I read it I laughed. Then when I saw the video, I didn't laugh. I'm sorry, but the deliver here was terrible. Give this to a comedian and it could have been hilarious.

[TheDonkey]

63. Hillary is THE april fool making lame jokes like that. Grow up Hillary. Time for the adults to

take over. We've had enough kids these past 8 years.

[maddiejoan]

65. I know what Donkey you are!

[krkaufman]

66. Hillary can kiss my hairy white ....

Even when supposedly having "a little fun", as you say, she still can't keep herself from lying, distorting reality and breaking her word.

"time for his campaign to ... allow all the pins to be counted" ... Grace is gone. Hillary is a liar, and I'm so done with her Rovian politics.

p.s. Personally, I wish Obama would take her up on her bowling challenge. I'm fairly certain he'd kick her arse, given his marked improvement in the 7 frames he bowled.