Obama calls Netanyahu "Bibi" both men send signals in word and demeanor of restart in chilly relationship
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Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) March 20, 2013Andrea Mitchell noticed, but swooned over it being a restart. Oh, a bromance! A Reuters correspondent calls them BFFs.
Throughout the day Obama has called Netanyahu by his nickname, 'Bibi'. BFFs. All is forgotten.—
Maayan Lubell (@MaayanLubell) March 20, 2013
Huh. Yet, Prime Minister Netanyahu still showed respect, didn’t he?
Obama has called Netanyahu Bibi at least 5 times, but after initially saying Barack, Netanyahu using "the President"—
Jodi Rudoren (@rudoren) March 20, 2013
Other Twitter users noticed and tried to keep count of the “Bibis.”
"President Obama called the Israeli PM 'Bibi' at least four times." – WH Pool—
The Last Badasstion (@lastbadasstion) March 20, 2013
But hey…New drinking game: take a shot every time Obama calls @netanyahu "Bibi" cc @Mehboobah—
MissB بلقيس (@Queenofsheeba7) March 20, 2013
Obama keeps calling Netanyahu by the name 'Bibi'. For a second it sounded like he called him baby.—
Selin Kara (@Selintifada) March 20, 2013
Obama calls Netanyahu Bibi again—
Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) March 20, 2013
Obama's called Netanyahu Bibi 4x now… No formalities in this presser?—
Lainie (@msladyfrost) March 20, 2013
I've counted Obama saying "Bibi" (or "baby") 5 times already.—
Serge (@Zinvor) March 20, 2013
As @pdanahar points out, #Obama refers to #Netanyahu as "Bibi" at least 5 times. It's a nickname, kind of thing you say once. Rather forced—
Wyre Davies (@WyreDavies) March 20, 2013
Netanyahu calls Obama "Mr. President." Obama calls Netanyahu "Bibi"—
Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) March 20, 2013
Obama keeps calling Netanyahu 'Bibi', but Bibi never calls him Barry. I feel a bit like throwing up every time he says it.—
John Lubbock (@jwsal) March 20, 2013
"@zbyronwolf: Obama calls Netanyahu #Bibi… twice. Is that done in diplomatic circles? abcn.ws/11gkjbO" No..just o being disresptful—
Maria Lima (@MCLima55) March 20, 2013
Netanyahu called Obama the president several times, not "Barry." A show of respect. Barry keeps calling him "Bibi." #typical—
Jim Lakely (@jlakely) March 20, 2013
Stay classy, President Obama.
Obama calling Netanyahu "Bibi." How about "Mr. Prime Minister?" Imagine the msm uproar if Netanyahu called O "Barry" at a presser.—
Erick Stakelbeck (@staks33) March 20, 2013
Don’t hold your breath.