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February 18, 2008
Beat 360° 2/18/08
Posted: 03:13 PM ET

Happy President’s Day!

Me? Oh I’m here working… news doesnt take holidays.
You? Oh you’re off? how great! I’m jealous and happy for you at the same time… 
haha, no its ok, you rest up - enjoy that ‘extended weekend!’ Can you help us out with something (with alllll that free time you have today)? It’s time for Beat 360°

Everyday we post a picture - and you provide the caption. Our staff will get in on the action too.

Tune in every night at 10p ET to see if you are our favorite! Can you Beat 360°?

Here is today’s “Beat 360°” pic of the day:

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Here’s one to get you started:

Oh me? I’m here for an ‘Economic booster’… a ‘shot in the arm’ to fend off recession…
It comes out to about $152 billion, not sure what my co-pay is going to be.

Have fun with it. Make sure to include your name, city, state (or country) so we can post your comment.

- David Reisner, 360° Digital Producer

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82 Comments
Lisa, Kentucky   February 18th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

You see, I am a Baptist, and this thing we are sittin’ in, well it is called a “baptistry”, and in a minute they will fill it up with water, and since you have already drunk the koolaid we gave you, then they will just dunk you in the water for a second, and then we will all be Baptists together! As I said, I am bringing democracy everywhere!

Kelly   February 18th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

“I’m telling ya, that crazy reporter Anderson Cooper will here soon with enough Plumpynut to go around!”

Drew (Gainesville, FL)   February 18th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Heh. You heard that Gold Digger song?

Mark Overend   February 18th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

“Please, please smile and pretend I said something witty.”

Mark Overend
Minneapolis, MN

Cindy   February 18th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Is this the unemployment line!? I’m about to be out of a job!

Cynthia, Covington, Ga.

Betty Ann   February 18th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

” You seem amused by the fact that soon I shall not be president anymore. I don’t “get it”.

Aaron Yarber   February 18th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Y’all know 50 Cent?

Charlotte D   February 18th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

It has been a while since I have ridden public transportation. Have you been waiting long? When does the next train come? Do I need exact change? Am I asking too many questions?

Charlotte D
Stockton CA

Jana   February 18th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

I left the United States, so that I wouldn’t have to be around when daddy endorsed McCain.

Jana
Terre Haute, IN

dan   February 18th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

‘I’m kind of a big deal-you might have heard of me-
the whole WMD scandal?
Axis of Evil?
911?

No! Michael Moore is the fat one!

Marilyn; Latham, NY   February 18th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Bush: “‘Lame duck, shmame duck’. No job, no phone, no problem.”

Cindy   February 18th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

McCain told me that I could stump for him but I have no idea why he sent me here!?

Cynthia, Covington, Ga.

mbm2008   February 18th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Umm…Ok, I don’t mean to interrupt you while you watch Mr. Obama on TV, but I am still the President, I swear.

Angelo, New York   February 18th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

“So…can we forget about the whole Hurricane Katrina deal…?”

Angelo
New York

Michael Young from South Carolina   February 18th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Bush said, “I wanted to thank you all for putting on that fake smile for this photo shoot”.

They said, “Get the dern picture already, my jaws are hurting!”

Glenn, Tampa FL   February 18th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Smile if you’re happy about me leaving the presidency at the end of the year. . . . . . .

Glenn, Tampa FL   February 18th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

My “floodpants” we’re donated by FEMA.

Steve Tarnowski   February 18th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Momma always said, “Life’s like a box of chocalates, you never know whatcha gonna get.”

Jeff Kyser   February 18th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Did you know people like me here? Yeah, I heard there are a whole bunch of bushmen in Africa!

nick form chicago   February 18th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I have to say I love that “I’ll Be There” song you did but “ABC” is my favorite.

Cindy   February 18th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Oh…this is the bus that goes down the road to nowhere. HMMM…kind of like my presidency!

Cynthia, Covington, Ga.

dominic, toronto, canada   February 18th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Is this my new secret service team?

Bonnie/ New Port Richey, FL   February 18th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Could you teach me the Watusi?

dominic, toronto, canada   February 18th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

How do you say ‘lame duck’ in your native language?

Erin   February 18th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

“Where did you buy your outfit? I need to buy Laura a late Valentine’s Day present”

~Erin, FL

Brain Lewis   February 18th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

“Have you seen my Dick Cheney voodoo doll?”

Patricia in NC   February 18th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Wow, I can’t believe we’re auditioning for Tanzanian Dancing with the Stars! Don’t forget our first number is “Boot Scoot Boogie.” This is gonna be great!

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   February 18th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

” I almost wore the same thing today, how awkward would that have been, huh!”

Kathy, TX   February 18th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

“I’m flooding…..wha….wha…..whadya mean flooding?”

Amy Columbus OH   February 18th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

“Do you know the phrase, Don’t mess with Texas?”

Susan   February 18th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I can understand why you won’t look at me. You think I’m a strange looking man and that’s why you and your friends are laughing.
Susan, CA

Betty Ann   February 18th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

” You see in honor of president’s day I want John Mc Cain to choose me as his running mate, resign, then wha~la! I’m President again!
Why’s that funny?”

Betty Ann
Nacogdoches,TX

Dwayne Moholitny, Edmonton, Alberta   February 18th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

I just flew in from Crawford & boy, are my arms tired … heh heh heh heh heh

Kristin   February 18th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Dude did you guys see the Grammys? The Beyonce & Tina Turner performance was KILLER!

Pother Pothik   February 18th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

No Kidding !!!!
I am waiting for my next job interview…..

Yvonne, Atlanta GA   February 18th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Ya’ll got any of that Obama Beer here?

Yvonne, Atlanta GA   February 18th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Don’t tell anyone, but I’ve decided to vote for Obama.

ilan   February 18th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

So, as an African woman, would you consider yourself a woman first, or an African American first?

Kathy Chicago,Il   February 18th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

You know I’ll be free in a few months! Would you like me to fix your government next?

Jenny PhD   February 18th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

I’m a little turned-around-about. I’m supposed to be delivering life saving rescue aid to New Orleans, in the good ol’ U. S. of A. It’s right next to Texxxxasss. Do I go through Namibia first?

Ronald J McEvoy   February 18th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Have you seen my dad? I feel asleep at the airport and I think I got on the wrong plane. I’m suppose to be in Texas.

Ed Freisthler Sidney, OH   February 18th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Whhooooweee ! It’s Paris Hilton “HOT” here!

Alan - Burlington, Ontario   February 18th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Bush: Any of you seen Osama?

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   February 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

“Is this where I need to wait to audition for “The Color Purple?” *Man, that part is so mine, hehe*

Ed Freisthler Sidney, OH   February 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Nice outfit, My wife has one just like that.

Ed Freisthler Sidney, OH   February 18th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

They said to “loosen up some & have fun!” So I took off the ole tie.

Renee   February 18th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

I know, I shouldn’t have let Dick go safari hunting but we’ll be safe in here. Renee, Kinderhook, NY

BJ   February 18th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Boy, these auditions take forever. How much longer do we have to wait to see Simon, Paula and Randy?

Ed Freisthler Sidney, OH   February 18th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

“I’m just visiting” Don’t worry I won’t stay

ilan, Paris, France   February 18th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Actually, this is the first time someone’s mistaken me for Anderson Cooper.

Elizabeth   February 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Uh…. hey there… sorry to bother you while you watch that Obama guy on TV, but I am still the President of the United States, I swear.
Elizabeth, Ladera Ranch, CA

scott c   February 18th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

So lemme ask you something, can i be president in your country next? ahh you think i’m joking do ya? no no i’m for real..

Michael Dixon~~Spokane, WA   February 18th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

“Hey, that native foods sampler platter for lunch was GREAT! I don’t know what that spice was you all were putting on it but I haven’t felt this good in 20 years.

Aaron   February 18th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

I’ll give you twenty dollars to braid my hair.

Michael Dixon~~Spokane, WA   February 18th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

“Is there really no restroom in here?”

bonnie parkinson   February 18th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

“Hot enough fer ya?”

Betty Ann   February 18th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

‘Ahh shucks. I forgot about black history month!”

Betty Ann
Nacogdoches,TX

bonnie parkinson   February 18th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

“So, you come here often?”

Aaron   February 18th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Yo. Yo. Check it. Y’alls crib is bangin’. Feel me?

Ed Freisthler Sidney, OH   February 18th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

I’m saving these seats on my right.

matt   February 18th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

why should i move over?!

PAF in Houghton, Michigan   February 18th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

“I got one question: Am I at the front of the line, or the back?”

PAF in Houghton, Michigan   February 18th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

“Hi y’all… I’d like to introduce myself, I’m George Bush… Junior… ma daddies senior… he’s older than I am… anyways…. I’m the President… of the United States…. in America…”

matt   February 18th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

is the test hard?

Ed Freisthler Sidney, OH   February 18th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Wanna see a picture of my wife & kids?

Ed Freisthler Sidney, OH   February 18th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

You see, in America, where I’m from…………………………..

PAF in Houghton, Michigan   February 18th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

“…why, just last week me an’ Laura danced the Congo… I think…. “

Lee   February 18th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Uuuuuuhhh, you know any Janet Jackson songs?

Kevin   February 18th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Dick’s back there, arms folded, refusing to come in, unless I let him come on the hunting safari… but he’s grounded from using guns until our term is done. It’s for his own good.
Kevin
Canada

Betty Ann   February 18th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Do you ever suffer from wardrobe anxiety? I do!

Betty Ann
Nacogdoches,TX

Renee   February 18th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

I promise FEMA will be here any minute. Renee, Kinderhook, NY

Jenn Caivano   February 18th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Can I cut in front of you? It is President’s Day, after all.

Neil B.C. Canada   February 18th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Oh I have a lot more amusng stories…Did I tell you the about the time my friend Dick had an accident with his shot-gun?

gator hawkins   February 18th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

“Okay, now you say, “who’s there?”

Ed Freisthler Sidney, OH   February 18th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Say you never been to America? They” LOVE me,” where I’m from!

Dale From NJ   February 18th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

“You all know i got my own private plane right? It’s call Air Force One. Wanna go for a ride?

Sean   February 18th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

So I told John McCain, “Yeah, I know what it’s like to be deserted by everyone on your right…”

sean odean   February 18th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Presidents day! What’s so funny?

Rita O'Neil   February 18th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

whoa, I’m too far to the right again.

Ayodeji Bello   February 18th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

Feel free to chat, I will not plagiarise your words.

Earl   February 18th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

Are you sure you don’t want my help to create democracy?

tim   February 18th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

I think hillary and obama need to stop putting each other down because when this is over , and who ever wins, the demecates will still want to look at the person who won and yet be willing to vote demecate in november. (turn the dirt off) the other guys from the old folk home need to go get their rocking chairs, and relax!

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