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October 28, 2009
Beat 360° 10/28/09
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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:

US First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx October 28, 2009 before attending Game 1 of the 2009 World Series.

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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Lori - PA   October 28th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Who are we supposed to be rooting for?

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 6:33 pm ET

For what (or whom) are we clapping?

Barb Mi   October 28th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

Jill, is baseball the game that has the goalpost?

michael armstrong sr. TX.   October 28th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

Two lady's using there imagination to size things up.

Justin - Houston   October 28th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Ok who's buying the foam finger and who's buying the hot dogs?

Melissa "Mookie" Shaw CA   October 28th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

That "Richard Heene Science Detective" is a really catchy tune!

Jasleen-- California   October 28th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Yes ladies, you need to knead and massage, spread and gather when you massage those years and bills off your husbands' ...

Melissa "Mookie" Shaw CA   October 28th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

We have to applaud her....not only reading a book, but writing one!

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

I have to admit that’s not too bad!

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

I have to admit that’s not too bad!
Sometimes I even surprise myself.

Richard Hine, New York City   October 28th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

"What World Series? We just saw Kate Hudson!"

Gayle McCauley Malden,Mass.   October 28th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

"I love a man in a uniform..."

Ed - Sidney, Oh   October 28th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Are you sure it's appropriate to clap in the guy's locker room as they exit the shower?

Melissa "Mookie" Shaw CA   October 28th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

I hope Fox news doesn't catch us at this little tea party!

JC-Los Angeles   October 28th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

"Nothing beats book advances, huh Michelle?"

Dan T, SoCal   October 28th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

"Hey Michelle, how do you do a baseball clap?"
"I dont know... Barack doesn't invite me to his games either."

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

Will they notice that I don't straighten my hair?

Ed - Sidney, Oh   October 28th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

Michelle, the game better be good! I had to offer a free colonoscopy to a guy on Craigs list for these tickets.

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

Will they notice that I didn't straighten my hair?

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

Only two of us we clap?

Sue, Victor, NY   October 28th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

The First Lady is just Biden time until the game.

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

What time does the game start?

Amanda   October 28th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

"How much longer do we have to pretend to be into this?"

Victoria, Salem, OR   October 28th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Michelle and Jill quickly realize exactly why A-Rod makes more than their husbands.

Victoria
Salem, OR

Patty A Banks, Palmdale CA   October 28th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Erica Hill (as Mrs Biden) & Roland Martin as ( the 1st Lady) attend Cnn's annual Holloween party

Michele Franklin-Hill, Virginia, USA   October 28th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Jill and Michelle going rogue.

Mark Hodges   October 28th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

"It really is a man's sport... you should've seen Barack's face when I asked to play ball with him yesterday."

Susan, New Jersey   October 28th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Clap once if you support Jon Corzine and twice if you support Chris Christie, or just don't clap at all.

Patty A Banks, Palmdale CA   October 28th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Wow! i tell you, that David Gergen can really tap dance!

Risa Stolly   October 28th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Clap your hands – WAIT, I didn't say Simon Says

Patty A Banks, Palmdale CA   October 28th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

This years Dancing With The Czars is really top notch!

Patty A Banks, Palmdale CA   October 28th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

I know the media is watching, so we have to clap, but what is net neutrality?

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

Two heads are better than one ... what is happening?

Robert -- Palm Desert, CA   October 28th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

Look...over there...is that another "We Love Hillary" sign?

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

I don’t believe you’re still trying to get a handle on the exact goals of that game.

Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada   October 28th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

Like many women, Biden and Obama show off their multi -tasking skills by attending events, listening attentively, air drying their newly manicured and polished nails all the while practicing their catching skills for any wayward balls that may come their way during Game 1.

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

If the faster runner takes longer to get out at the start of a race, the slower runner effectively gets a head start

Michele Franklin-Hill, Virginia, USA   October 28th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

Jill and Michelle at the World Series going Vogue.

Robert -- Palm Desert, CA   October 28th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

This pretending that we like each other is a bit draining.

Patty A Banks, Palmdale CA   October 28th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

I feel really uncomfortable here...do we tip him when he's done?

Steve, Bend OR   October 28th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

Is Joe taking the train?

Steve, Bend OR   October 28th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

When they throw you the peanuts, put your hands up like this.

Gary Thierfelder Hudson WI   October 28th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

Let's not talk Designer Wear, OK?

Robert -- Palm Desert, CA   October 28th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

Joe said If Hillary had won, Barack would be VP and he would be Secretary of State.

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Hey Michelle, our picture is on Beat360!

Vickie Show Me State   October 28th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

We need to invite these guys to the Halloween party!

d.griffith   October 28th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Teamwork.

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   October 28th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Hey Michelle, our picture is on Beat360! Why?

Teddy Zaghloul   October 28th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

You Know Chelly, I'm tired for all the clapping our husbands make us do. THIS IS IT...

Michael Rovaris, Colorado Springs   October 28th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Demonstrating the politically correct Bronx’s cheer

Anna Kate Bassett, Walnut Creek CA   October 28th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

Jill: "Is this really going to protect us from swine flu?"
Michelle: "Why else would they be teaching us how to air clap?"

Lisa A - Benson, NC   October 28th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

Jill B: "I'll bet they show Kate Hudson on camera more than they show us."

Michelle O: "I'll take that bet! I think we're cuter than she is!"

Teddy Zaghloul   October 28th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

So this is how you do it? the left hand clap the right one? Joe showed it to me all wrong, as usual.

Anna Kate Bassett, Walnut Creek CA   October 28th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

Jill: "Please tell me you know how to catch a baseball!?!"

Nicole, Toronto, Canada   October 28th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

"New York is so going to beat the Phillies, Michelle"
"You wish. Just keep smiling and clapping...."

Patty A Banks, Palmdale CA   October 28th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

What great legs he has,
Love that yellow outfit!, glad Spongbob could make it

Murshamir Sangkula, Philippines   October 28th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

MACE!!!

Gayle McCauley Malden,Mass.   October 28th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

"Hmm...They could cover my bases, anytime!"

Stan, Canada   October 28th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

Michelle Obama states "The tumor is this big." Jill Biden argues "No it's this big."

Teddy Zaghloul   October 28th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

Hey Michelle, how come we are the only ones clapping? I didn't bring my glasses, what's going on?

Vickie Show Me State   October 28th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Who are they throwing the ball to? You, or, me?

Wyatt Knight - New York   October 28th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

Jill Biden whispering: "Pssst Michelle...which one is Jay-Z?"

-Wyatt Knight

Tarja, Finland   October 28th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

Ok,throw those baseballs to us and we`ll catch them.Barehanded!

Ana   October 28th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Michelle: Do you think we could go see the locker rooms?
Jill: Yep, I already asked just keep smiling we'll go later!

Kathy Farley   October 28th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

Please don't throw any curve balls at us!

Mary Louise Helwig-Rodriguez   October 28th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

No Jill, didn't you listen to Rev. Wright's speech that day? You clap on the second and the fourth beat.
Mary Louise, Little Falls, NJ

Robert -- Palm Desert, CA   October 28th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Did you see the latest issue of Glamour magazine? I beat out Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, Scarlett Johansson, J Lo, Heidi Klum, and the Kardashian clan. Let me tell you...I am hot!

Andy W   October 28th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

I love the Superbowl, don't you.

Melissa "Mookie" Shaw, CA   October 28th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

I didn't know Joe could sing...but Richard Heene's Science Detective?

mary shaw, colorado springs co   October 28th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

Michelle, if we have any questions about the plays, we have plenty of men to answer our questions!

Barbara Boyd--Whites Creek, TN   October 28th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

The ladies react to the announcement that only healthy food will be served at the game.

Ron   October 28th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Michelle and Jill are impressed that Dereck Jeter swings such a big bat.

Kathy Farley   October 28th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Jill, you clap like this – I was a cheerleader back in the day.

Barb Keokuk, Iowa   October 28th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

This is not what I had in mind for date night this week! What do you think Jill?

alicenyc   October 28th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Jill Biden " That Alex is so hot" Michele Obama " Oh Yes"

eleanor coombs, ga.   October 28th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

The teleprompter alerts Michelle and Jill when and when not to applaud.

Megan Dresslar - Shoreline, WA   October 28th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Jill Biden: Michelle??? Can we rooting for New York Yankees to win tonight? Are we yell at Yankees to say "Go Yankees!

Ron San Bruno, Ca   October 28th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

First to Second Lady, follow my lead, dog and a beer right here ! dog and a beer right here !

Megan Dresslar - Shoreline, WA   October 28th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Michelle Obama: Are we going to World Series or Disneyland or what??
Jill Biden: World Series!

Kathy   October 28th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

There's not a chance that we can beat Kent "Toast" Clapper, but heck, let's give it a try.

Kathy, Ottawa, Canada

Jacqueline, NY   October 28th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

They were in my hood today and I didn't know. How is this possible?

Stan, Canada   October 28th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

This is the way we clap our hands, clap our hands, clap our hands....

BettyAnn, Nacogdoches,TX   October 28th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

" Let's not forget we are here in honor of the vets. That's why they call it the "World Serious".

Mike from Ottawa   October 28th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

Are you sure you can help me with Barack's bad morning breath?

Steve L.   October 28th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

Jill and Michelle applaud as their husbands perform "Who's On First" at a pre-game charity event.... when suddenly Joe and Barack begin arguing over who gets to throw out the first pitch.

dave   October 28th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

The First Lady and Mrs. Biden applaud the Emperor's new clothes.

mary shaw, colorado springs co   October 28th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

Team Line-up: Who's on 1st, What's on 2d, I-Don't-Know's on 3d, Today's pitching, Tomorrow's catching...........

Darrell Rock Hill S.C.   October 28th, 2009 8:17 pm ET

"uh oh! Is that Kathy Griffin and Levi crashing the party".

Jeannette Kucan   October 28th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

Jill talking to Michelle. "I just love baseball uniforms. Do you think Joe and Barrack will model some for us? Boy it's getting hot in here Michelle".

Jeannette Kucan
Pinehurst,NC

Steve, Bend OR   October 28th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

Do you know who the USA is playing against?

Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA   October 28th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Look who showed up....you gotta give him a hand!
I can't believe it, how Bo gets out the front yard, i'll never know!

Brendan Crotty, Bay Area   October 28th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

You see, if you catch it with two hands – yeah see, a lot easier right?

Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA   October 28th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

I knew Wolf Blitzer would make America's top 10 sexiest men!
Who the hell is Wolf?

Carson   October 28th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

What are they doing?? Let just clap and pretend we like it Michelle. I agree Jill.

Vancouver BC
Canada

Tim Gibson   October 28th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Thanks for the lift Michelle, I was so afraid to fly NorthWest.

Tim Gibson
San Diego, CA

Stephanie Sarich   October 28th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

"The ball is coming my way, Michelle - I'm going to catch it!"
"You are NOT!"

Minnetonka MN

Raymond Tempe AZ   October 28th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Those kooky Vets. This food fight is the best!

howard ocala,fl   October 28th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

the first lady and mrs.biden practicing ther homerun ball catching technique

Stephanie Sarich   October 28th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

"I asked Joe to come, but he's afraid of getting swine flu."

Minnetonka MN

Charles M (San Jose, CA)   October 28th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Finally, the health care debate is over!

Brendan Crotty, Bay Area   October 28th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

"Jill, I could so hit that home-run on the white-house lawn".

"Sure Michelle".

Wendy (London, Ontario, Canada)   October 28th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

.... if you're happy and you know it clap your hands ...

Wendy (London, Ontario, Canada)   October 28th, 2009 8:44 pm ET

"Jill and Michelle catch a glimpse of A-Rod"

Diane Williams, Oxnard, California   October 28th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

I bet Sarah Palin is mad about the spread in Playboy Magazine re: her ex son-in-law. Jill, what do you think about it. Barack will not let me buy the magazine.

Vivien D Wolsk, NYC   October 28th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

Michelle Obama and Jill Biden: 2 ladies who know a good catch when they see one.

Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA   October 28th, 2009 9:48 pm ET

Maybe if we keep applauding, Kanye will keep walking

david goldberg   October 28th, 2009 10:07 pm ET

what are we doing in the bronx, i thought the yankees play in queens.

Joy M., Maryland   October 28th, 2009 10:09 pm ET

"Shouldn't the photographers be focusing on the game?"

Leslie- Ontario Canada   October 28th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

If you want them to shake their bon-bon and things to get a move on, to get them to shake their bon bon clap your hands!!!

Terri from Atlanta   October 28th, 2009 10:29 pm ET

Whatever you do, if you catch a ball, don't hand it to a small girl. That last little girl threw the ball away.

Lynn Waterman   October 28th, 2009 10:32 pm ET

Do you think these veterans know we are going to screw them too with more taxes and less services?

Dan D. Canandaigua,NY   October 28th, 2009 10:49 pm ET

Touchdown!!

Cassandra E. Dobson   October 28th, 2009 11:06 pm ET

Jill let's just pretend that we are having fun, since we look so goooood, Ha Ha

Dan D. Canandaigua,NY   October 28th, 2009 11:07 pm ET

MLB reaveals there new umpires for the world series

Idzan Ismail. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   October 29th, 2009 12:13 am ET

What swine flu. We are having the time of our lives.

Barbara (Mesquite NV)   October 29th, 2009 2:25 am ET

Barack's jeans still look pretty good to the ladies.
Next year he may try the fitted ones.

Shanasha, Elizabethton TN   October 29th, 2009 4:11 am ET

"I do love a man in uniform." "Uhmmm HMMM!"

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