Calling Mitch McConnell, hanging up after the first ring. #ObamaNeedsFriends
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Ana Marie Cox (@anamariecox) January 14, 2013As Twitchy reported, President Obama took some time at today’s presser to lament his loneliness. But what’s it really like to be so solitary? Twitterers — including media lapdogs! — are shining a light on the secret life of America’s loneliest leader:
@BarackObama For the last time stop inviting me over to play Mario Party every night. #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Andrew Kaczynski (@BuzzFeedAndrew) January 14, 2013
#obamaneedsfriends RT @owillis: "Beat my high score. Wish someone was here to see it." – Obama, still playing Mario Kart—
Ana Marie Cox (@anamariecox) January 14, 2013
@anamariecox Obama writing Smiths lyrics on the cover of his daily White House security briefing #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Ben Fur Key (@NerveCenterCT) January 14, 2013
Late at night POTUS seen walking in crocs talking to portraits in White House. @anamariecox #obamaneedsfriends—
Steve Beste (@stevebeste) January 14, 2013
Wants to start a group game on Xbox live. His only taker is username "VPJoeBro." #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Black Black Francis (@jteeDC) January 14, 2013
Speaks to himself in a British accent while watching Downton Abby. Getting pretty good at it. #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Ana Marie Cox (@anamariecox) January 14, 2013
Sends out Words with Friends requests. Waits. #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Oliver Willis (@owillis) January 14, 2013
slips mixtape in Geithner's suit pocket at cabinet meeting. #ObamaNeedsFriends—
DHS (@DHSelassie) January 14, 2013
Joe offers to bring Obama to a kegger. Obama says he'll need a ride. No ride shows up. #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Alex-jon Earl (@alexjon) January 14, 2013
"Welcome to Olive Garden, how many in your party?" "One." #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Darren Pardee (@d_pardee) January 14, 2013
Keeps checking George R.R. Martin's website for progress on next "Game of Thrones" book. #obamaneedsfriends—
James VanLaningham (@jdvanlaningham) January 14, 2013
Obama: Pelosi doesn't bring me flowers anymore… #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Melissia (@ProudoftheUSA) January 14, 2013
It stung when Biden posted all those awesome party pictures on Facebook and hadn't even mentioned having a party to him. #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Jayelle (@GreenEyedLilo) January 14, 2013
Spent three hours yesterday leaving YouTube comments about how they don't make real music anymore. #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Jesse Taylor (@jesseltaylor) January 14, 2013
Avoids White House cafeteria to avoid awkwardness of not being asked to sit down at occupied tables #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Hawkline (@HawklineTX) January 14, 2013
Practices free throws late at night in case the press corps invites him to join their basketball league. #ObamaNeedsFriends @anamariecox—
(@lindasusan) January 14, 2013
Platinum level commenter on Celine Dion fan page. #obamaneedsfriends—
Brookline Democrats (@BrooklineDems) January 14, 2013
Walks in and out of Walmart repeatedly just to hear the greeter. The greeter stops after the sixth time. #ObamaNeedsFriends—
Tal Arrowood (@TalArrowood) January 14, 2013
Awww … let’s all shed a collective tear.