President Obama was right about one thing: the joke doesn’t quite work without the slide.
The joke, delivered at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday, was set up with President Obama commenting on George W. Bush’s painting hobby. The president wanted to show off some of his own artwork, and then … nothing.
In any case, here’s the punchline, at last.
The punchline America missed: finally, the elusive #WHCD slide showing off Obama's work of art. pic.twitter.com/HRUAOQ6iFm
— Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) May 5, 2014
@PeterAlexander thank you! Now I have to remember the set up. #HappensToUsAllTheTime
— Kim Insley (@KimInsley) May 5, 2014
@PeterAlexander @TODAYshow looking great to me. #WHCD slide showing off Obama's work of art. I'll buy it!
— jhailey (@jhailey5) May 5, 2014
@PeterAlexander shows his sense of humor. i particularly like the popsicle sticks frame. lol.
— C Y (@twitconnect) May 5, 2014