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June 15, 2009
Beat 360° 6/15/09
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Ready for today's Beat 360°? Everyday we post a picture – and you provide the caption and our staff will join in too. Tune in tonight at 10pm to see if you are our favorite! Here is the 'Beat 360°' pic:

Jesse Flores works on a bust of President Barack Obama on June 13, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The sculpture was being transported to Presidents Park located near Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Have fun with it. We're looking forward to your captions! Make sure to include your name, city, state (or country) so we can post your comment.

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Annie Kate   June 15th, 2009 5:01 pm ET

Oops! They left off the bionic ears and substituted normal ears instead!

Mike from Ottawa   June 15th, 2009 5:05 pm ET

Obama as envisioned by the Michael Jackson fan club.

Tina Autry, Waxahachie, TX   June 15th, 2009 5:06 pm ET

Okay, who was the wise guy who put the pigeon bait up here?

Ed - Sidney, OH   June 15th, 2009 5:09 pm ET

Just a few more seeds to plant, and my giant "Chia Obama" will be done.

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   June 15th, 2009 5:09 pm ET

He always seems to come out A-Head !

Jon -- Niantic CT   June 15th, 2009 5:10 pm ET

Lost creator J.J. Abrams finally unveils the head of the famous 4-toed statue!

Stephanie Sarich   June 15th, 2009 5:11 pm ET

Like the song goes, solid as Ba-rock, that's what we see...

Minnetonka MN

Isabel, Brazil   June 15th, 2009 5:12 pm ET

The hair is given a job ... If Mr. President was as Ali Velshi

Charlie from Lincoln   June 15th, 2009 5:13 pm ET

Proving the Republican extremists correct, President Obama is re-writing history by creating a bust of his head with smaller ears.

Stephanie Sarich   June 15th, 2009 5:13 pm ET

"Who says I'm not statuesque, man."

Minnetonka MN

Stephanie Sarich   June 15th, 2009 5:14 pm ET

"Oh, boy..I've always wanted to know what goes in Barack's head."

Minnetonka MN

Jerry in Tulsa   June 15th, 2009 5:15 pm ET

Yep, just what I thought – this one' s a little too big.

Stephanie Sarich   June 15th, 2009 5:15 pm ET

"I'm taking a peek at the inside of Barack's brain...hmmm..'
Minnetonka MN

Isabel, Brazil   June 15th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

The hair should have a job ... If Mr. President was as Ali Velshi

Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada   June 15th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

With excessive facial swelling, pale pallor and the feeling someone is drilling into his skull, Obama wonders if he has the early signs of the swine flu?

Stephanie Sarich   June 15th, 2009 5:18 pm ET

"Tomorrow we start buildling the pyramid, you know."

Minnetonka MN

Delores - Alburquerque   June 15th, 2009 5:18 pm ET

The bust of President Obama having a last minute health care check
before being hauled to South Dakota

Stephanie Sarich   June 15th, 2009 5:20 pm ET

"Michelle's next..and I get to do her arms."

Minnetonka MN

Sue, Lathrup Village, MI   June 15th, 2009 5:20 pm ET

This makes it difficult to refute the chorus of Republicans who keep insisting that Obama is getting a big head.

Jim in Defiance,Ohio   June 15th, 2009 5:21 pm ET

This is not just "to scale", it's actual size, his head has got bigger since being elected.

Eleanor Coombs, Ga   June 15th, 2009 5:21 pm ET

Look like Flores the sculptor misunderstood the task. The bust is going to Rushmore, you weren't falling behind and was told to rush more. much to my chagrin you missed his grin

Isabel, Brazil   June 15th, 2009 5:23 pm ET

Jesse Flores thinks:
In 2012 who will go to the Presidents Park?

Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada   June 15th, 2009 5:23 pm ET

Never to settle for second best, Barack Obama even manages a bigger 'bust' than the great Dolly Parton.

Daniel Christman from Sacramento, CA   June 15th, 2009 5:25 pm ET

Attack of the 50 foot President!!!!!!!!!

Evan- New Mexico   June 15th, 2009 5:25 pm ET

Sculptur Jesse Flores puts the finishing touches on his work; An American Figure Head.

Penny Green, Ohio   June 15th, 2009 5:25 pm ET

Just as suspected...Obama gets a "big head" after being elected President!

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   June 15th, 2009 5:26 pm ET

A sculptor aiding President Obama's 'Getting A-Head Policy " !

Isabel, Brazil   June 15th, 2009 5:26 pm ET

Who could say? Jesse Flores, a simple worker side by side with Anderson Cooper and Erica Hill.

Eleanor Coombs, Ga   June 15th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

That's a face of no worries, Wait a minute! is he now an undercover Republican?

Jacqueline, NY   June 15th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

Gee, Mr. President, what big ea– what a big head you have.

Kevin from Portland, Oregon   June 15th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

Ears in the mirror are much larger than they appear.

Deborah in Blue Springs MO   June 15th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

One last adjustment to guarantee his open mind...

Robert D'Amico from Connecticut   June 15th, 2009 5:29 pm ET

"If I just open this up here, maybe I can find out what he's really thinking"

Kyle from Athens   June 15th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

Not gonna lie, looks a little less like Barack Obama and a lot more like Anderson Cooper

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   June 15th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

This sculpture titled " The HEAD of State ' !

Isabel, Brazil   June 15th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

Jesse Flores Thinks:
If I win the challenge of this bust comes unbroken, I want a shirt of Beat360!

Rick Combes   June 15th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

THIS END UP.

Rick Combes
Schaumburg, IL

Isabel, Brazil   June 15th, 2009 5:32 pm ET

Jesse Flores:
Hey, Erica Hill, please speak my name on the show!

jay in Los Gatos, California   June 15th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

I hope somebody checked with Rush Limbaugh to make sure his living room is big enough to fit this.

Warren from Illinois   June 15th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

Could you just trim a little more off the top?

Jacqueline, NY   June 15th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

And now ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, I'd like to present to you the "head" of our country.

Tarja, Finland   June 15th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

And another sculpture is going to be left into a mercy of the pidgeons.

Anne from Toronto   June 15th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

Direct from the Trojan head factory comes a gift for Rush Limbaugh.

Karen1   June 15th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA7GXq4S9KA

nuff said. That's why people are so stupid. It no wonder he won.

Even Hardore Leftist Bill Maher has had it with the left media.

Damien - Texas   June 15th, 2009 5:35 pm ET

I guess Dick Cheney isn’t the only one who has lost his head.

Rod Chorneyko, British Columbia   June 15th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

Damned Republican pigeons.

Mark MIele, Lauderhill, Fl   June 15th, 2009 5:37 pm ET

Iknew all this attention would give him a big head!!!

Vicki from Texas   June 15th, 2009 5:38 pm ET

Gives new meaning to being "in over your head"!

Kathy   June 15th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Commissioner Gordon prepares to put the Obama signal somewhere in the greater D.C. area.

Joseph Murphy of San Francisco   June 15th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

The president shows how one can get stoned without legalizing marijuana.

Crystal Page   June 15th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

WOW!!!!!! Thats is the biggest HEAD I ever seen!

Anne from Toronto   June 15th, 2009 5:41 pm ET

Hmmmm.... Does this go next to the giant dinosaur, giant donut or giant flying saucer?

JUDITH   June 15th, 2009 5:41 pm ET

Preparations for the Krewe de Vieux Mardi Gras parade have begun!

New Orleans area

Lynn Jones Mesquite, Tx   June 15th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

June is Bustin' out all "O"ver

James from KY   June 15th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

Call now for your very own Obama Chia pet. O-O-Obama!

Anne from Toronto   June 15th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

Jesse Flores attempts to get a head in America.

Vickie Show Me State   June 15th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

Oh, no! A gray hair!

Jacqueline, NY   June 15th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

...And now ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, I'd like to present to you the "head" of our country.

Damien - Texas   June 15th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

The sculptor must be relieved that McCain did not become president. After all, it would have taken months to recreate all of those wrinkles!

patty a banks palmdale, ca.   June 15th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

Whew!!! wish he had his hair cut like Ali Veshi

Karen1   June 15th, 2009 5:44 pm ET

Look at all the sheep in this country.

everybody agrees that government is the problem.

so what do the sheep do? Elect are socialist.

Evan- New Mexico   June 15th, 2009 5:44 pm ET

"Because if I made them to scale they would have fallen of the side of the head" replies Jesse Flores when asked about his sculptures anatomical accuracy.

James Kinloch   June 15th, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Local native celebrates Flag Day with an Obama Pinata – seen here as head cap is lifted to add candy!

Bryan from San Francisco   June 15th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

No Mr. President, Michael Jackson did not design your sculpture

Kristen - Chicago, IL   June 15th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

Man, keeping track of every hair that goes gray during his presidency is going to be a full-time job.

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   June 15th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh using this visual in satisfying his quest in " BUSTING Obama " !

Joey, San Diego, CA   June 15th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

Upgrades on he Manchurian Candidate.

Fred Allan Henry   June 15th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

Barack Obama on Mount Rushmore. What's next, his portrait on a dollar bill?

Anne from Toronto   June 15th, 2009 5:49 pm ET

Mounted on a spring, wouldn't this be the world's coolest bobblehead?

Orla Stuart Santa Cruz CA   June 15th, 2009 5:49 pm ET

Just wait to see what happens when this world's biggest Chia sprouts green hair!

Charlotte Lauren, San Francisco, Bay Area, California   June 15th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

The presidency has its perks, like flying on Air Force One...and a big head sculpture in President's Park? Ah well, when all is said and done, nothing can beat flying on Air Force One!

Tarja, Finland   June 15th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

It`s as close as I`m going to get to check that presidential dandruff.

Karen1   June 15th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

Why did the Founding Fathers not want to be portrayed in coins or any U.S currency?

Any takers?

Sheila Stuart CA   June 15th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

Do they make Cubs or White Sox baseball caps big enough for this?

Denise   June 15th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

Wait found a bald spot. Got fix it.

Jen, NYC   June 15th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

A sculptor works on the latest addition to Mt. Rushmore.

Cathy Tyler   June 15th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

"OMG–he really is headed to Mount Rushmore," Gretchen Carlson FOXNEW

Damien - Texas   June 15th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

Hey, that's not the pose Obama made last week outside the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Paris!

Anne from Toronto   June 15th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

"We also have a head for Rush Limbaugh. It's filled with hot air."

Darla from Lake Charles, La   June 15th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

I voted for Obama's head games, did you?

Orla Stuart Snnta Cruz CA   June 15th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Jesse Flores takes measurements to see if it will someday fit on Mt. Rushmore

Christine, Minnesota   June 15th, 2009 5:54 pm ET

Chiseled, very very chiseled. No doubt there.

candace   June 15th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

I must say this looks nothing like President Obama

Sheila Stuart CA   June 15th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

Jesse Flores starts applying the seeds for the chia to sprout.

Karen1   June 15th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

why must the media not criticize the guy?

the role of the media is too keep the government in check, that's why.

Not to go to bed with it.

Jeez, look how low NBC went with the Tour of the White House, like if people never seen it before.

Bob - Massillon, OH   June 15th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

NASA makes final preparations for their next launch...a satellite capable of the most advanced surveillance and communication.

Jen, NYC   June 15th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

For President Obama's last White House party, "The Cake Boss" really outdid himself with a giant sculpted head of the President, in white chocolate ganache with a buttercream frosting.

Kevin Link   June 15th, 2009 5:57 pm ET

Stephen Clobret seeks vengence for his hair cut on the Presidents Statue.

Orla Stuart Santa Cruz CA   June 15th, 2009 5:57 pm ET

Opps! They forgot the bald spot!

Randy, NJ   June 15th, 2009 5:57 pm ET

Yeah, he did a nice job. But don't you think I look a lot more like my SNL double than myself?

jorge PE   June 15th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

I can fix here for obama have a good relationship with next iran pressidente.

BettyAnn,Nacogdoches,TX   June 15th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

We call him "paleface"

Sandy Jay   June 15th, 2009 5:59 pm ET

With his confidence boostered by a strong approval rating, President Obama gets a haircut.

Roger Guelph, Ontario   June 15th, 2009 5:59 pm ET

The President of the United States, Ba"rock" Obama

Jen, NYC   June 15th, 2009 5:59 pm ET

For the President's latest White House gala, "The Cake Boss" really outdid himself with a giant sculpture of the President in white chocolate ganache with buttercream frosting.

Kathryn from Florida   June 15th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

I think Dumbo would have been a more accurate sculpture.

Jon Gerber (Denver, CO)   June 15th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

Mind if I pick your brain a little?

Randy, NJ   June 15th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Come on! I don't have that many grays yet.

Ben -- Hanover NH   June 15th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Are the statues in Presidents Park in chronological order?
Do I REALLY have to be next to George W???

Cortney   June 15th, 2009 6:02 pm ET

Pres Obama said...."And you thought date night was expensive?"

Cortney
Vilonia, Arkansas

Randy, NJ   June 15th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

Yeah, he gave me a break on the ears, but they’re still going to collect rain.

Jacqueline, NY   June 15th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

The Obama campaign and administration will go down in the books as a rather heady time in his-story.

Kathryn from Florida   June 15th, 2009 6:04 pm ET

"Just a little snip here...and here..oh Mr. President, you look fabulous!"

Mitchell A Kopnick Janesville, WI   June 15th, 2009 6:05 pm ET

" Hey you, down there with the camera, can you throw me that case of Chia seeds?"

Jasmine - Spokane, WA (Spokan't)   June 15th, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Uh, Joe, the ears aren't big enough.

Evan- New Mexico   June 15th, 2009 6:06 pm ET

Inventor Jesse Flores show off his latest creation, a chia pet in honor of President Obama.

Christine   June 15th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

A democratic supporter prepares to affix the last part of President Obama's sculpture - his halo.

Nan Cuevas   June 15th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

I can't think of any concrete reason...maybe it's just because it's Monday that I feel stony-faced and a little detached.

Kyle Whelton   June 15th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

And I thought Bush had a huge head.

Chris - Arlington, VA   June 15th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

President Obama commissions a "body of work" in hopes of receiving an honorary degree from ASU.

Tarja, Finland   June 15th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

Darn it ! This one hair doesn`t look authentic and it`s now that notice it !

Kathryn from Florida   June 15th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

"Mr. President, your hair is almost as nice as Anderson Cooper's."

Tim, Germany   June 15th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

I wish Kennedy could see that – but she's at school.

Helen , British Columbia, Canada   June 15th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Oh, those damn seagulls!!!

Darla from Lake Charles, La   June 15th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

Headed to an episode of Futurama.

Isabel, Brazil   June 15th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Jesse Flores thinks: a big brain solves big problems.

Ekene Onyebeke   June 15th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Yes we can get rid of Mr president's gray hair

Darla from Lake Charles, La   June 15th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

The Simpsons did it.

Bob - Massillon, OH   June 15th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Macy's unveils the model of their newest hot-air balloon.

Greg Myers,Houston TX   June 15th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

I can almost read his mind from here.

Isabel, Brazil   June 15th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

Thanks God ... It's only the face ... Imagine if was the entire body of the Mr President

Christine Trumansburg, NY   June 15th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

Obama gets his version of a $3000 haircut!

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   June 15th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

A bad case of the big heads...

Anthony - Apex, NC   June 15th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Head: 12 times scale
Ears: Actual size

Kevin Alfaro   June 15th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Sometimes I feel like somebody is watching me was playing in the background while this guy was sculpting this piece. Cary NC

Sherry Cohen-Richards   June 15th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

I didn't literally mean it when I said, "Lean on me."

Mark   June 15th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Obama's bust will be a "stone's throw" from Mt. Rushmore...

Mark
Sacramento, CA

Modi   June 15th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Now we can hide Mr. president in case of security breach.

Bill D. from Plano TX.   June 15th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

"Man, I'm glad Obama won and not McCain. Sculpting those comb overs is really tricky"

Gayle McCauley Malden,Mass.   June 15th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

"Man, It's a lot tougher to take away the extra hair ,than it is to add more."

Cristina   June 15th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

Now he's got a big head to match his ears

Londa Wilson   June 15th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

The new words to Hail to the Chief are revealed today as: "Hail to the Chief, he's so big he can squash Dick Cheney."

Ed - Sidney, OH   June 15th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

The Obama 4th of July float is "A HEAD" of schedule.

Evan- New Mexico   June 15th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

When asked why his shirt and his sculpture are the same color Jesse Flores replies "Im actually color blind, I didnt even realize I had a black shirt on"

Donna A. Reuter, Bremerton, WA   June 15th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Dude!!! If that's made of chocolate, I'm there, count me in.

Evan- New Mexico   June 15th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

When asked why his shirt and his sculpture are the same color, Jesse Flores replies “Im actually color blind, I didnt even realize that I was wearing a black shirt”

Kathy - Utah   June 15th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

The latest GOP strategy: vodoo mind control!

JC- Los Angeles   June 15th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

It only took President Obama a little over one hundred days to turn completely gray.

Daryll G... Edmonton Canada   June 15th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

Everyone said his head would swell when he won the presidency

Jean (Clarksburg, Maryland)   June 15th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

I've got to find out what's in this head!

Daryll G... Edmonton Canada   June 15th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

Do you think we caught the same thoughtful gaze that was on the commemerative plates ????

Christine, Minnesota   June 15th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

I would suggest throwing the Blago's hair products. I guess I should have the warning on the bottle.

Daryll G... Edmonton Canada   June 15th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

I think we took off to much around the ears !!!

Steven (Plainview, NY)   June 15th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

A statue in the President's Park? And Arizona State University claimed his "body of work is yet to come"!

Emma Sandler Hamilton, MA   June 15th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

"Do you mind if I pick your brain for a moment?"

Joey Rogers   June 15th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

President Obama prepares for his cameo appearance on the final season of Lost.

Daryll G... Edmonton Canada   June 15th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

I think Obama has chisel features... I chiseled around the nose myself !!!!!

Paul - Bay Area, CA   June 15th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

Mr. Flores explains how the bust is all put together and that the final application will be the low strenght nicotine cigarette !!

Darren. South San francisco, ca   June 15th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Look...Jesse, With all due respect. My ears aren't really that big.

E. Gauw of Sydney, AU   June 15th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

I am going to put a microchip in 'ere, and there you go. Botbama, walk to Lincoln statue and sit beside him. Have fun!

Richard Lewis II U. S. Army Retired   June 15th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

I know there is a gray hair here someplace now where is it?

Teresa, CA   June 15th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

Everything is made bigger in South Dakota... even President Obama's head.

Darla from Lake Charles, La   June 15th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

And you thought Chias came in one size...

Bill   June 15th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

With all those ear and nose improvements, they must be getting his semblance ready for the dollar bill.

Move over George!

John Lubowitz, Albany, New York   June 15th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

The GOP complain that President Obama's head has gotten too big.

Lisa (Rochester, NY)   June 15th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

I think I just found one of Oprah's tracking devices inside of here, that woman won't even let an Obama Sculpture be!

Jeannette (Shamong, NJ)   June 15th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

The Chia Pet was sooooo much easier!

Londa, ny   June 15th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Might not be big enough to squash Dick Cheney's ego.

Jeannette (Shamong, NJ)   June 15th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

The Chia Pet was so much easier!

Susan   June 15th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

Responding to claims he has gotten a big head, Obama asks "for a little off the top".

Levon - Redondo Beach, CA   June 15th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

"I've busted many people before...but this is my first time busting a president."

Mark Linehan   June 15th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

..and when he is complete I shall take over the world!! Muuhahahahaha!

Kathleen, Indian Shores, FL   June 15th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Mr. Flores can't keep his feet on the ground, as he puts the finishing touches on his creation. Will there be more scuptures in the offing? – only the ribs know for sure!

Peter, MN   June 15th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

This is not what I signed up for when I graduated beauty college, but in this economy I'll take it.

Christine, Minnesota   June 15th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Big head......big hat!

Kidd   June 15th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

The new addition to Mount Rushmore just about done!

Zoe   June 15th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

Dang!!! They said he had a big head, but I never figured . . . .

Len Fernandez   June 15th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

At last a data waehouse big enough to back up and selectively donwload selective data which will allow Obama to handle at least 200 new Initiatives AT ONE TIME!!!!

Note: This new Product is available in a smaller size about the size of a grapefruit for average minds ... we call it the Gerge Bush

Len, Pensacola FL

Patty from Dallas   June 15th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

When they told me I would be working on a bust. . . . ummmmm. . .this wasn't what I had in mind.

Jean (Clarksburg, Maryland)   June 15th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

For this Head to beat 360, I got to do what I got to do to finish the work today!

Shereen Baptist, North Hills, CA   June 15th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

Boy!.....It was much easier to work with President Bush's head than this one.

Brad MacPherson Wilbraham, MA   June 15th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

OK, Jessie just a little off the top.

Sean from Honolulu, Hawaii   June 15th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

"When they said I'd be working closely with the president, I didn't think this is what they meant!"

John Meehleib   June 15th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

"It's bar -ROCK obama!"

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   June 15th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

re: The legalization of Marijuana " To BUST or not to BUST ? That is the question !

Gregg, Tarzana, CA   June 15th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

He actually doesn't have a big head, he's just got a lot on his mind......

Tim, ny   June 15th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

We were going to do it in obsidian, but he ended up looking like Darth Vader.

Cindy Panackia   June 15th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Just a quick comment –I am a huge Barack Obama fan and if I didn't read the caption I would not have known who this bust was suppose to be –really would you?

Cindy
Riverview, MI

JCruz   June 15th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Righty tighty left loosey..

Dante Danville, CA   June 15th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Despite the sculpture's size, the President's actual ears are still bigger.

Stuart from Newington, Connecticut   June 15th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

I wonder if I'll have to take away the wrinkles and gray hairs in a few years......

Elizabeth aka Reedsmama from Simi Valley, CA   June 15th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

He is the Head of State...he is just missing his I Beat the 360 Cahllenge T-shirt Ha!

Kelly - Harrisburg, PA   June 15th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Workers are finding the job of painting in the grays more time-consuming than they originally anticipated.

Brandi   June 15th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Cue Lionel Richie singing, "Hello...is it me you're looking for?"

Christine, Minnesota   June 15th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

I'd like to see THAT from my back yard.

Lisa, Tampa   June 15th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

In honor of tonight's program, Barack Obama gets "stoned".

Gerard Manogin   June 15th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

Republicans: We will build a bigger and better Obama, from the head down!

Gerard Manogin
Jackson, Mississippi

Burt, Bradenton, FL   June 15th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Are you kidding me? The commission clearly says sculpt a "Big Head with Small Ears"!

pmiller   June 15th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

The first picture of Obama "Stoned"

Shelley (Elk Grove, CA)   June 15th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

"After this, I will change the hair, and it will look strinkingly similar to the Anderson Cooper photo on the AC360 web page"...

Kim, Nebraska   June 15th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Looks like Barack Obama's popularity has gone to his head...

Susan - Randolph, NJ   June 15th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

"OK, President. I'm just making sure that you stay level-headed."

Kathleen Sullivan   June 15th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

It is the real Mr Bighead, originally from down under in Rocko's Modern Life, soon to debut in the final season of LOST, receiving its final reveal makeup.

Bob, Mesa, Arizona   June 15th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

First they tell me I shouldn't have used white marble, then the ears are too small and now they tell me his hair lenght is shorter & where's the mole? What next?

billy   June 15th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

"Dang cowlick!!"

Pamina in New Rochelle   June 15th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

Hey, how YOU doin??

Pamina in New Rochelle   June 15th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

Can you scratch a little to the left for me?

Margaret (Toronto, ON)   June 15th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Anderson Cooper says, "Looks like I'm not the only one who's pale as a newt."

Tracey Sullivan   June 15th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Wow that "Bull Frog" sunblock is really stronge!

Angelica (Oak Brook, IL)   June 15th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Well, this brings the concept of "big government" to an entirely new level...

joe m   June 15th, 2009 8:13 pm ET

The Head of state.

Tom Kott, Montreal Canada   June 15th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

"Good job Jesse, but we're going to have to stain the bust just a little bit darker!"

Dana from Boston   June 15th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

After repeated attempts at a scale-model of the president's head, it became apparent that the size of his ears would have to be reduced before transport.

Robin San Antonio TX   June 15th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

One way to make him think a little more to the...right.

hanna-seattle,WA   June 15th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

"Let's see if Barack uses Michelle's herbal essence shampoo."

Terri Ohio   June 15th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

Finishing touches on the new GM logo.

Terri Ohio   June 15th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

One last touch, We now have our own Barak Obama head, Egypt is not the only one.

Anthonia-Califonia   June 15th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

"Only Obama's head wasnt this big, things would be alot easier.."

Brandon Lisburg Fargo, North Dakota   June 15th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Many consider Obama's sculpted physique a work of art.

Ryan W, Los Angeles   June 15th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

Barack "The Rock" Obama

Brian in Lakeland, Florida   June 15th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

A stone faced Obama gets his daily security briefing

Greg, Austin Tx   June 15th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Hold still Mr President. I don't know how this happened, but once we find the rest of your torso we'll try and shrink you back down to size.

Ryan W, Los Angeles   June 15th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Look out Mt. Rushmore, here comes Barack.

Jim, Bridgeton Missouri   June 15th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

Hey, I don't remember putting this trap door up here. Wait a minute, who's that....it's.......alright Cheney, thats not funny, get out of there.

Mirav - Denver, CO   June 15th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

It looks like fame finally went to his HEAD.

Linell Winter Park, FL   June 15th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

Obama busted

patrick   June 15th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

it's very nice.....however )....I think you got his complexion a tad off

George from Toronto   June 15th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

When asked to comment about the bust of President Obama which will be transported to Presidents Park near Mt. Rushmore, Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin reportedly said: "Where's the Halo?"

Kirsty, Lancashire, UK   June 15th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

Looks like the girl from the 'Hello' video has finally moved on from Lionel Richie.

Gary Thierfelder Hudson WI   June 15th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

Where's the Pyramid?

Kevin from Portland, Oregon   June 15th, 2009 8:56 pm ET

Two faced: Passers by can't figure out if the sculpture is Dwayne Johnson "The Rock" or if it's Barack.

Heather MacLeod, Toronto ON   June 15th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

Concerned only about getting ahead, today the President intensified his push for health care reform.

Joanna   June 15th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

I always wanted to pick his brain. Toledo, Ohio

Kevin from Portland, Oregon   June 15th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

If this is a bust, where's the chest and shoulders?

Brandon Lisburg Fargo, North Dakota   June 15th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

The head of state's chiseled features are not hardly noticeable.

Gordon (Fort Myers, Florida)   June 15th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

Guys, Guys...Couldn't ya make my ears just a little smaller?

Anthonia-Califonia   June 15th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

"If only Obama's head was this big, life would be alot easier..!"

Eleanor Coombs, Ga   June 15th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

Flores perfect the waves in Obama hair and gets seasick.

Sharon Wilberding   June 15th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

Wow! The stress of this job is unbelievable. I have a headache like you wouldn't believe.

Sharon Wilberding
Louisville, Ky

Tamala   June 15th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

Look same size as Washington's head, we remove it tomorrow.

Joseph Cairns   June 15th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

White House Staffer: Maybe we could fly this past New York and get some good press shots?

Rick in Tokyo   June 16th, 2009 6:00 am ET

Inspired by his trip to Egypt, the President decides to approve stimulus money on a REALLY big project.

Ray Croff   June 16th, 2009 8:37 am ET

Ok, Mr. President. I have tightened the last of the loose screws. Now, if you will excuse me, I have another appointment in North Korea.

Paul M - NYC   June 16th, 2009 9:26 am ET

Now when my critics tell me I have a big head/ego, I can tell them "that my friend(s) is in President's Park".

Paul M.
NYC, NY

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