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November 2, 2009
Beat 360° 11/02/09
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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:

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs dressed as Darth Vader in the east room greets parents, trick-or-treaters and local school children at the White House. (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.

UPDATE BEAT 360º WINNERS

Staff:

Jay Kernis

"Dick Cheney, I am your father."

Viewer:

Ying Taur, New York City

"Press Secretary Robert Gibbs woke up and finally realized that this job really does change you."

_________________________________________________________________________________ Beat 360° Challenge

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Ed - Sidney, Oh   November 2nd, 2009 4:33 pm ET

I'm Darth Vader and all you reporter's get to be my Storm Troopers. Except you Helen, you get to play Yoda.

Patty A Banks Palmdale, CA   November 2nd, 2009 4:33 pm ET

Anybody see Joe Wilson?

Ed - Sidney, Oh   November 2nd, 2009 4:36 pm ET

Without the mask, I just look like a "Star War's Nerd"

Acey Shaw, CA   November 2nd, 2009 4:39 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh seen on his knees pleading..."Don't taze me bro!"

Patty A Banks, Palmdale CA   November 2nd, 2009 4:43 pm ET

Wolf Blitzer: "Mr Gibbs why are you dressed like that?"
Robert Gibbs: " Im doing it for the show!" :)

Cindy Panackia   November 2nd, 2009 4:43 pm ET

My costume says Darth Vader–but my look says, It's
Howdy Doody Time

Riverview, Mi

Dan T, SoCal   November 2nd, 2009 4:44 pm ET

Darth Gibbs exclaims to the press, "You don't know the power of the White House!"

Patty A Banks, Palmdale CA   November 2nd, 2009 4:44 pm ET

Has anybody seen Richard Heene...I've got something for him!

Acey Shaw, CA   November 2nd, 2009 4:46 pm ET

Where you headed Mr. Gibbs?
Fox News...where else!

Janine from PA.   November 2nd, 2009 4:48 pm ET

I'm going to battle Darth Limburgh, those are fighting words that he just said!

Gayle McCauley Malden,Mass.   November 2nd, 2009 4:50 pm ET

"This is MY defense against H1N1!"

Janine from PA.   November 2nd, 2009 4:50 pm ET

Any of you press people give me a hard time, you'll have to answer to my light saber from now on!

Acey Shaw, CA   November 2nd, 2009 4:51 pm ET

I use this for my Cnn Iphone application

Anthony - Apex, NC   November 2nd, 2009 4:53 pm ET

"Darth Vader? Nooo. I'm Dick Cheney!"

Dan T, SoCal   November 2nd, 2009 4:53 pm ET

A persuasive press secretary in his natural attire.

Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA   November 2nd, 2009 4:55 pm ET

I can't pose for Playgirl, so Im doing the centerfold for Sci-Fi Today!

Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA   November 2nd, 2009 4:56 pm ET

I have no idea how Bo gets out the front yard, but this gets him back everytime!

Kevin Haggith--Toronto Canada   November 2nd, 2009 4:56 pm ET

"I can't believe no one has recognized that my new lightsaber was actually fashioned from ET's famous finger"

David Canada   November 2nd, 2009 4:58 pm ET

Oh if i could only stay as Darth Vader forever I would have some real permanent power

Joanne ont canada   November 2nd, 2009 5:01 pm ET

ONE SHAKE OF MY WAND & "POOF" SARAH PALINS IN RUSSIA FOR GOOD!!!!

Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:01 pm ET

Jeopardy Question: Current White House Press Secretary?

Jeopardy Answer: Who is Darth Vader

Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:04 pm ET

I wanted Sponge Bob, but they were all out of my size

Acey Shaw, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:07 pm ET

I use this when my On Star doesn't work

Adriana RM Marietta,Ga   November 2nd, 2009 5:08 pm ET

Most impressive FOX News, but your not a journalist yet.

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   November 2nd, 2009 5:09 pm ET

May the force be with me!

Arlo Cansino, Belize   November 2nd, 2009 5:10 pm ET

I hope no one comes up and ask me to say " Obama i am your father"

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   November 2nd, 2009 5:10 pm ET

Conservatives wait for me!

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   November 2nd, 2009 5:10 pm ET

Obama, maybe I'm on the wrong side of the force?

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   November 2nd, 2009 5:11 pm ET

Obama, maybe we're on the wrong side of the force?

brian from sharon springs n.y.   November 2nd, 2009 5:11 pm ET

never underestamate the power of the dark side of demacrats

Michael Kajdas Chicago, IL   November 2nd, 2009 5:11 pm ET

You want the H1N1 vaccine? First I gotta take your temperature!

Sharon,Daniel Island, South Carolina   November 2nd, 2009 5:11 pm ET

somewhere there is a hobbit missing a halloween costume

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   November 2nd, 2009 5:12 pm ET

What... Halloween has passed?

T. Berry of Erie, Michigan   November 2nd, 2009 5:12 pm ET

Uh-oh. Unlike when I meet the press, I forgot my mask.

brian from sharon springs n.y.   November 2nd, 2009 5:13 pm ET

use the fork luke, use the fork.

AJ Joshi   November 2nd, 2009 5:14 pm ET

Read my costume – "Lots more taxes!"

Stan, Canada   November 2nd, 2009 5:15 pm ET

No one's gonna want to join the 'Dark Side' now.

brian from sharon springs n.y.   November 2nd, 2009 5:16 pm ET

i find the republicans lack of faith disturbing!

Stan, Canada   November 2nd, 2009 5:16 pm ET

Don't forget, 'safe lightsabering'.

craig- long island,ny   November 2nd, 2009 5:19 pm ET

Now I am ready for Mr. Limbaugh. Bring it on Rush!!

brian from sharon springs n.y.   November 2nd, 2009 5:21 pm ET

all right, it's REALLY funny. now tell me were you guys hid my helmet!

patrick Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:21 pm ET

Cash for clunkers meets microsoft

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   November 2nd, 2009 5:22 pm ET

If the job of Press Secretary does not work, I'll be the next Darth Vader!

Janine from PA.   November 2nd, 2009 5:23 pm ET

I've been asked to be guest conductor at the Wachovia Center when they do their Star Wars concert.

Joseph Murphy of San Francisco   November 2nd, 2009 5:24 pm ET

Press Secretary Gibbs decides to join the "Dark Side" once he realizes that the President has eaten all the candy corn.

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   November 2nd, 2009 5:25 pm ET

I'm going to a meeting of fans of Star Wars!
First lady will be Princess Lea!

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   November 2nd, 2009 5:25 pm ET

I'm going to a meeting of fans of Star Wars!

howard ocala fl   November 2nd, 2009 5:26 pm ET

this sword just makes me so happy weeeeeeeeeee....

Joseph Murphy of San Francisco   November 2nd, 2009 5:26 pm ET

He dressed as Darth Vader,,,but with the voice of Yoda!

Patrick Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:26 pm ET

Obama i am your father, and i have your birth certificate

Rita CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:28 pm ET

Okay...so it fit Dick Cheney better!

howard ocala fl   November 2nd, 2009 5:28 pm ET

obama i am your father

Greg Myers,Houston TX   November 2nd, 2009 5:30 pm ET

This lightsaber carrot was grown in the White House garden!

Myra Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:30 pm ET

Am I getting paid extra for this?

Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:30 pm ET

Do i read Alien Newspapers?
i'll find some & bring em to ya!

Stephanie Sarich   November 2nd, 2009 5:32 pm ET

"The force IS with me - Barack and me are bro's."

Minnetonka MN

Acey Shaw, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:33 pm ET

Can someone help me upload this photo to my Facebook page?

Greg Lewis - San Diego, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:34 pm ET

In protest of Halloween, Robert Gibbs removes his costume.

Patrick Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:35 pm ET

Trick or Treat? or discount costumes?

Patrick from Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:37 pm ET

Meet Obama's new tax Czar

Terri - TN   November 2nd, 2009 5:37 pm ET

Another example of higher learning!

Patrick from Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:40 pm ET

Obama's new candy czar

Simon, Fullerton, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:40 pm ET

Dick Cheney: Hey, Gibbs! Why are you wearing my uniform?

Vish   November 2nd, 2009 5:40 pm ET

You sure you want to mess with me, Fox News?

Tim Gibson   November 2nd, 2009 5:41 pm ET

Cross over to the dark side. Feel the rage.

Tim Gibson
San Diego, CA

Anne from Toronto   November 2nd, 2009 5:41 pm ET

Darth Vader? No, this is the official Dick Cheney getup.

Kim G.   November 2nd, 2009 5:41 pm ET

No, I swear I'm not the Tron Guy!

Ray Scheffler, Gainesville, Fl   November 2nd, 2009 5:42 pm ET

Look what W left behind!

Ying Taur, New York City   November 2nd, 2009 5:43 pm ET

"No, the stress of the job is not getting to me. Next question."

Dalvi   November 2nd, 2009 5:44 pm ET

WHAT? My cute looks make me more Harry Potter than Darth Vader? Well then - Expelliarmus Fox News!

Glen Shouse Jr., Georgetown, Illinois   November 2nd, 2009 5:44 pm ET

Robert Gibbs does his best Dick Chaney impersonation

Lesley Litrento   November 2nd, 2009 5:45 pm ET

Young Gibbs Skywalker, the force is strong with you. But you are not a Jedi yet!

Aron Ortega - Los Angeles, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:45 pm ET

well, Dick Cheney was sold out so I went with the next scariest thing...

Christopher Lincoln, NE   November 2nd, 2009 5:45 pm ET

Bring it on, Cheney.

Mikel Wilson   November 2nd, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Determined to have the scariest Halloween costume, Robert Gates came to the White House disguised as Dick Cheney.

Lorraine, Syracuse   November 2nd, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Barack, I am your fodder.

Joe Scutella   November 2nd, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Press secretary Robert Gibbs takes the war with FOX news to a new level.
Joe Scutella
Nashville TN.

Ying Taur, New York City   November 2nd, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs woke up and finally realized that this job really does change you.

Patrick from Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:49 pm ET

The Obama Administration's new foreign policy extends to a far far away

Mark Garrison   November 2nd, 2009 5:49 pm ET

Even after countless requests, Gibbs refused to take his mask off.

Mark Garrison
Converse, TX

Patrick from Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:49 pm ET

The Obama Administration's new foreign policy extends to a far far away land

Ying Taur, New York City   November 2nd, 2009 5:50 pm ET

We had to use Jedi mind tricks on the Republicans in order get more support for the health bill.

Jeannette Kucan   November 2nd, 2009 5:50 pm ET

I've been telling Obama the recession is hard on everyone. I had to show him what I do on my time off. It's going to be really cold walking the streets of Washington this winter.

Jeannette Kucan
Pinehurst,NC

Jack in Bali, Indonesia   November 2nd, 2009 5:51 pm ET

In a last-minute rush to find a Halloween costume, Press Secretary discovered some items left behind in Dick Cheney's closet.

Patrick from Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:51 pm ET

Stealing candy from kids is futile

Patrick from Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:52 pm ET

Pleasing fox news is futile

Cherie   November 2nd, 2009 5:52 pm ET

*heavy breathing* " Hannity and Beck, I'm your b-r-o-t-h-e-r..." *heavy breathing*

Juliette Ribeiro - Orange, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:52 pm ET

Robert Gibbs takes a moment to remind Rush Limbaugh that he too can spot an evil empire.

missmissydean louisville ky   November 2nd, 2009 5:52 pm ET

Gibbs went to bed that night vowing to wear his costume to work the next day and the next and the next.

Cathrin - Osnabrueck, Germany   November 2nd, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Join the dark side, we have cookies!

Gady Mayen - Hamilton, Canada   November 2nd, 2009 5:53 pm ET

USA is so deep in recession, they are even taking candies from babies.

Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:54 pm ET

It was either this or Richard Heene Science Detective!

Patrick from Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:54 pm ET

I want candy and a bonus

Juliette Ribeiro - Orange, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:55 pm ET

"I heard Rush Limbaugh was coming as Luke Skywalker, and I just went from there."

missmissydean louisville ky   November 2nd, 2009 5:55 pm ET

"Play the music, play the music....."

missmissydean louisville ky   November 2nd, 2009 5:56 pm ET

"Oh, boy, I haven't had this much fun since I dressed up like Luke on my wedding day!"

Samantha Grey - LaCrosse, WI   November 2nd, 2009 5:57 pm ET

What? This is my Secretary of Defense Costume!

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:57 pm ET

I'm charged and ready to fire! Now, Bill O....what were you saying?

Jim Watkins   November 2nd, 2009 5:57 pm ET

Excitement over winning the "Dick Cheney Look-Alike Contest."

Patrick from Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:58 pm ET

It was either this or a Bill Clinton mask

missmissydean louisville ky   November 2nd, 2009 5:58 pm ET

"Who wants a STAR WARS cupcake with blue icing, YEAH!"

Richard Fisher Tallahassee Florida   November 2nd, 2009 5:58 pm ET

I borrowed this costume from Dick Cheney.

missmissydean louisville ky   November 2nd, 2009 5:59 pm ET

"Jedi rule, Pirates drool!"

Patrick from Hartsville,SC   November 2nd, 2009 5:59 pm ET

It was either this or a George Bush mask

Sheila Stuart, CA   November 2nd, 2009 5:59 pm ET

Yeah, I'm Darth and just waiting for that rascally Coultergiest.

Dan Mintz   November 2nd, 2009 6:00 pm ET

What? Is that healthcare vote today? Well, we could talk about that or... you could check out my light saber.

John Evans   November 2nd, 2009 6:00 pm ET

"This wand looks red but it works by solar power so it''s really green, so by my logic the new red is green!"

San Diego, CA.

Juliann Budimir, Los Angeles   November 2nd, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Press Secretary, Robert Gibbs, lets out a sinister Halloween laugh before preparing to conduct Beethoven's 5th dressed as Darth Vader.

- Juliann Budimir, Los Angeles

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz, CA   November 2nd, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Yeh, I;m dressed as Darth Vader, but Biden had to dress as a pig in a pink tu-tu!

Patrick Boykin from Malibu,CA   November 2nd, 2009 6:04 pm ET

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs slashes wall street bonuses

Phillip, Dallas TX   November 2nd, 2009 6:04 pm ET

Robert Gibbs does his best Cheney impersonation.

Kathy   November 2nd, 2009 6:06 pm ET

No Luke, I am not your real father!

Kathy, Ottawa, Canada

Megan Dresslar - Shoreline, WA   November 2nd, 2009 6:06 pm ET

Kids, I am your father, I am giving lot of candies all of you....... or not!

Gordon (Fort Myers, Florida)   November 2nd, 2009 6:06 pm ET

Happy Halloween Fox News Channel, I am your father.

Patrick Boykin from Malibu,CA   November 2nd, 2009 6:07 pm ET

If You think this is bad Obama had to be princess leia

Barb Mi   November 2nd, 2009 6:07 pm ET

May the source be with you.

Juliann Budimir, Los Angeles   November 2nd, 2009 6:07 pm ET

"You call this a 'light saber'?" Press Secretary, Robert Gibbs, laments the quality of government-issued costumes.

- Juliann Budimir, Los Angeles

Jack, Montauk, NY   November 2nd, 2009 6:08 pm ET

I found it from the last administration...it grows like a nose!

Megan Dresslar - Shoreline, WA   November 2nd, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Kids? Do you like my costume as Darth Vader "Star War" I will be star of Darth Vader the role!

Victoria, Salem, OR   November 2nd, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Secretary Gibbs poses with a giant carrot as he teaches students the force of vegetables this Halloween.

Victoria
Salem, OR

Mary (Farmington Hills, MI)   November 2nd, 2009 6:12 pm ET

Let me clarify any misinterpretations from the last press conference during which I stated, "And now, your highness, we will discuss the location of your hidden rebel base...”

Megan Dresslar - Shoreline, WA   November 2nd, 2009 6:12 pm ET

Yoda can do it for you will be his master Jedi.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:16 pm ET

The farce is strong in you.

You didn't think I'd mention the dark side of the farce, did you?

Charmaine McFarlane, Plainsboro, NJ   November 2nd, 2009 6:17 pm ET

I found an alternative way to trim the deficit!

Wayne, Portland, OR   November 2nd, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Maybe with healthcare reform, I'll finally be able to get rid of this horrible wheezing.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Death panel? Not a clue what you're referring to.

Don from Toronto   November 2nd, 2009 6:21 pm ET

show me those FOX stormtroopers.......

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:21 pm ET

I always wear my Beat 360 tee shirt.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:21 pm ET

I don't have extreme saber envy, just light saber envy.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:23 pm ET

You, Sir, are no James Earl Jones.

johanna   November 2nd, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Just remember before I was Darth Vader I was Robert Gibbs ...

Jon hubach   November 2nd, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Look what I found in Cheney's closet!

Tarja, Finland   November 2nd, 2009 6:25 pm ET

If you ask nicely I can do that heavy breathing thing too.

Rodney Hoffman   November 2nd, 2009 6:25 pm ET

I am your new Press Czar. You will report what I tell you to report.

Rodney
Los Angeles, CA

Robert - Palm Desert, CA   November 2nd, 2009 6:26 pm ET

It's a Byrd
It's a Palin
No...
It's Slime Man

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:26 pm ET

Of COURSE I got the right colored light saber.

Terri from Atlanta   November 2nd, 2009 6:26 pm ET

I'm Darth Vader and I'm going to attack anyone I see from Fox News.

Tarja, Finland   November 2nd, 2009 6:26 pm ET

I tell you, this dress sure clears some tables at the local restaurants.

Terri from Atlanta   November 2nd, 2009 6:27 pm ET

Robert Gibbs is caught off guard when someone yells, "You are one
sorry looking Darth Vader".

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:27 pm ET

Do you think it wise to flaunt a weapon that collapses in on itself under even the slightest pressure?

Michael - Atlanta, GA   November 2nd, 2009 6:27 pm ET

This light sabre sword wand thingy is almost as cool as the govt. option coop opt-out thingy.

Terri from Atlanta   November 2nd, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Robert Gibbs is excited. A guest just put two small candy bars in his
Halloween bucket.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Next? I'm going to Disney World!

Terri from Atlanta   November 2nd, 2009 6:29 pm ET

I'm going to use this light stick to hit any reporter on the head that asks
me a dumb question.

Darrell Rock Hill, S.C.   November 2nd, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Robert Gibbs challenges Adam Lambert to a laser duel and glamout!

Karen, Las Cruces, NM   November 2nd, 2009 6:29 pm ET

I found this in Dick Cheney's closet with a water board and a stack of Nine Inch Nails CDs.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Hey Garth Vader, where's Wayne T. Kirk?

Scott   November 2nd, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Let's hope the opposition to universal health care will be just a phantom menace.

Terri from Atlanta   November 2nd, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Oh boy! The President says we can eat our candy now.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Warned you, I did. Feckless, is he.

NICOLE, TACOMA, WA   November 2nd, 2009 6:32 pm ET

George Bush, I'm yoiur father. ..... NOT!!!!

Robert - Palm Desert, CA   November 2nd, 2009 6:32 pm ET

If I can't defend the president with spin, I will defend him to the death with my laser and this ridiculous outfit that the First Lady made me wear.

Craig in NorCal   November 2nd, 2009 6:32 pm ET

I decided to dress as Dark Vader because he spoke with authority, something I haven't been able to do since I accepted this job!

Terri from Atlanta   November 2nd, 2009 6:33 pm ET

Robert Gibbs just got a look at Michelle Obama in her cat woman costume.

sulli- northwest indiana   November 2nd, 2009 6:33 pm ET

Welcome to the dark side of politics.

Suzanne Ramage   November 2nd, 2009 6:34 pm ET

Just when I thought I couldn't like this guy any less....

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:35 pm ET

NEVER sing Oklahoma on set!

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:36 pm ET

It isn't regular plastic, it's Space Age plastic.

Robert - Palm Desert, CA   November 2nd, 2009 6:36 pm ET

This silly outfit makes me look about as cheesy as most in the press pool thinks I am.

Robert - Palm Desert, CA   November 2nd, 2009 6:37 pm ET

President Obama would never lie to the American people - that's my job.

Nadal Oris   November 2nd, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Wow! Barack, you are really cool !!!!!

Laura, Roanoke, VA   November 2nd, 2009 6:40 pm ET

I don't have a clever caption tonight, but the funniest so far is Ed from Sidney, OH. Love it.

Gary Thierfelder Hudson WI   November 2nd, 2009 6:40 pm ET

As I warned you earlier..No Star Wars Missle Defense Questions!

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:41 pm ET

I want to be you when I grow up. No, I want to be YOU when I grow up. No, I want to be YOU when I grow up…

steve- virginia beach, va   November 2nd, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Straight answers? This says that I don't have to and legitimate news organizations will agree. Or else.

Kimberly Refosco Pittsburgh, PA   November 2nd, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Proof that the White House has crossed over to the dark side.

muchogroucho   November 2nd, 2009 6:42 pm ET

"C'mon Mr President – one more dual. I promise not to poke you in the ear again".

muchogroucho (michael cohen)
nyc
u s of a

Mark Hodges, Carmel, IN   November 2nd, 2009 6:42 pm ET

"The force is with you, young Fox, but you are not a legitimate news agency yet."

Nazim in Houston   November 2nd, 2009 6:46 pm ET

So.... who want's free health care?

Robert - Palm Desert, CA   November 2nd, 2009 6:47 pm ET

Don't laugh - our James Earl Jones act helped us vanquish Hillary in the primaries.

Mirav - Denver, CO   November 2nd, 2009 6:48 pm ET

The Jester tries to pass as Darth Vader.

Mirav - Denver, CO   November 2nd, 2009 6:49 pm ET

Lo and Behold, children: This magic red wand will liquify all your candy!

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:50 pm ET

Don't throw it in the wash, that outfit is permanent Press.

Terri from Atlanta   November 2nd, 2009 6:52 pm ET

By day, I defend the President with my words, and by night, with
this light saber.

Mirav - Denver, CO   November 2nd, 2009 6:54 pm ET

... and for my NEXT trick, I will make all the reporters in this room DISAPPEAR!

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Darthy from the Wizard of Cause.

Terri from Atlanta   November 2nd, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Yippee! The costume contest begins now. How can I not win with
this spiffy costume?!

NICOLE, TACOMA, WA   November 2nd, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Oh, I thought yoiu said, :May the force be with you." So I dressed the part. But Biden must have said, "'A show of force."

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Hillary!

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 7:05 pm ET

I never wanted to be Press Secretary but they… FORCED me. Hahahah.

Steve, Bend OR   November 2nd, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Press Secretary Gibbs announces he's joining the team at Fox News.

Mike, formerly from Syracuse   November 2nd, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Put the mask back on Darth, pleeeease!

Michele Franklin-Hill, Virginia, USA   November 2nd, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Wayne's World 3 (Return of Garth Vader).

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 7:10 pm ET

Why does this photo make me think of Dueling Banjos?

Tarja, Finland   November 2nd, 2009 7:10 pm ET

Here`s a trick-or- treat for you, folks – seeing a man wearing tights.

Richard Hine, New York City   November 2nd, 2009 7:12 pm ET

Just let "Halloween Candy" Crowley try and caption this!

Acey Shaw, CA   November 2nd, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Late fee!...you said i had til 5pm Monday to return my costume!

Wyatt Knight   November 2nd, 2009 7:13 pm ET

"Just think. This might have been the standard uniform if McCain had been elected."

-Wyatt Knight

Michele Franklin-Hill, Virginia, USA   November 2nd, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Gibbs: Is that a cell phone ringing I hear?

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 2nd, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Alex, I'd like What's Black and White and Read All Over for $1000.

Tarja, Finland   November 2nd, 2009 7:14 pm ET

It was a trick getting in to this dress but is it a treat? What do you think?

Kathy Farley   November 2nd, 2009 7:17 pm ET

For some reason, everyone is calling me Darth Evader!

Barbara Boyd--Whites Creek, TN   November 2nd, 2009 7:17 pm ET

I am not Darth Vader....I'm scarier...I'm Dick Chaney.

Bob - Massillon, OH   November 2nd, 2009 7:21 pm ET

"Does anybody want to light my saber?"

Michele Franklin-Hill, Virginia, USA   November 2nd, 2009 7:22 pm ET

Return of the comb over.

Dan in Kanas City   November 2nd, 2009 7:22 pm ET

For Halloween Robert Gibbs borrowed former VP Dick Cheney's costume.

Anitha R (Scarborough, Ontario)   November 2nd, 2009 7:22 pm ET

Even if my political career fails, I always know there's room for acting. Hey if Jon Gosselin can do it, I can too!

Tarja, Finland   November 2nd, 2009 7:24 pm ET

I had a change of heart...I actually first thought being that Chewbacca guy. I would have been good making those growling noises..

John - Corpus Chritsi, TX   November 2nd, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announces, perhaps the most
questionable Government stimulus, and cash for weapons,
program yet: "Cash for Light Sabers".

Mark   November 2nd, 2009 7:27 pm ET

"President Obama, whose your daddy ?! "

Mark
Sacramento, CA

Karin chapman, Middleburg va   November 2nd, 2009 7:28 pm ET

"children, I am your uncle sam...come to the dark side and work in the personal death star.. I mean, white house and work for the goverment! Trust me, you wear a super cool black suit uniform and everything. Like storm troopers. So cool kids. Think your scared now? Just wait till you try to pay for collage. Mwahahaha."

Michele Franklin-Hill, Virginia, USA   November 2nd, 2009 7:32 pm ET

Long time ago in a bipartisanship convergency far far away.

Katherine Clark   November 2nd, 2009 7:32 pm ET

In a further effort to create a more transparent atmosphere for the Obama administration, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs reveals that he is indeed a Sith Lord. – Katherine Clark, Tempe AZ

Mark Garrison   November 2nd, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Even after countless requests, Gibbs refused to take his mask off.

Mark Garrison
Converse, TX

Idzan Ismail. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   November 2nd, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Trick or treating. That's my job description too.

Robbi Teer NY   November 2nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Gibbs easily deflected questions abiut Afghanistan with his new, really cool, light sabre.

Ryan W, Los Angeles   November 2nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET

The white house is using new creative strategies such as the "light saber" to assure the passage of universal healthcare.

Robbi Teer NY   November 2nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET

C'mon Sasha, give me back my helmet!

Robbi Teer NY   November 2nd, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Obama-Wan has taught me well

Ed - Sidney, Oh   November 2nd, 2009 8:01 pm ET

It's amazing what you can do with a snuggie.

Robbi Teer NY   November 2nd, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Afghani Wars starring Mirth Vader and Obama-Wan

AJ Joshi   November 2nd, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Gibbs reveals the Economic Stimulus Package Part Deaux – Revenge of the Nerds

Pamela Aljoe, Northern Ontario Canada   November 2nd, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Take..Off..The,,Mask,,Bob...You scared all the kids away !

Paul K., Chicago   November 2nd, 2009 8:12 pm ET

“I am one of the Darth Vader’s that was picked for the debate club”

AJ Joshi   November 2nd, 2009 8:13 pm ET

Immediately following Gibb's appearance, Michael Moore announces his new film, "Halloween – the Awful Truth"

Ed - Sidney, Oh   November 2nd, 2009 8:15 pm ET

If you listen closely you can hear Dick Cheney playing "Phantom of the Opera" in the basement. .

Alex Bondhus   November 2nd, 2009 8:16 pm ET

lifesavers are the future of US military.

Monticello, Minnesota

Ed - Sidney, Oh   November 2nd, 2009 8:17 pm ET

I'm Darth's brother................"Derth"

Carlos Antonio Creencia, Manila Philippines   November 2nd, 2009 8:19 pm ET

Luke, I am your fa... EXPELLIARMUS!!!

Mary Louise Helwig-Rodriguez   November 2nd, 2009 8:25 pm ET

Didn't you hear....Since the President was elected, the Dark Side is in?
Mary Louise, Little Falls, NJ

Ed - Sidney, Oh   November 2nd, 2009 8:26 pm ET

And remember people of the press, choose your questions carefully.

Jon Robertson Toronto, ON, Canada   November 2nd, 2009 8:28 pm ET

"It's almost a complete costume, except they were out of Dick Cheney masks."

Paul K., Chicago   November 2nd, 2009 8:29 pm ET

"I am the merry Darth Vader of change"

Ed - Sidney, Oh   November 2nd, 2009 8:33 pm ET

Hey Mac.............I'm a PS

Adam   November 2nd, 2009 9:00 pm ET

Spokesman, Yes... Offical Stimulus Proder....PRICELESS!

Ayo, Texas   November 2nd, 2009 9:06 pm ET

gibbs dressed as "darth Evader" as he preps for question dodging at the next press confrence.

AJ Joshi   November 2nd, 2009 9:13 pm ET

As Gibbs shows off his Darth Vader costume, just out of sight, Obama was seen flaunting his (I wish) "Obi Won Kentucky" costume.

Casey Ludlum, Wilmington NC   November 2nd, 2009 9:15 pm ET

Nice try Mr. President, but I said one piece of candy per person, and I meant one piece!

Ayo, Texas   November 2nd, 2009 9:20 pm ET

doing what he does everyday – dress up and act like the bad guy

Ted Spain, Aiken, SC   November 2nd, 2009 9:22 pm ET

Oh, I didn't know you were coming over today, or I would have dressed up.

Ayo, Texas   November 2nd, 2009 9:25 pm ET

"we were waiting on the light sabers before sending the troops to Afghanistan- now the force is with them."

michael armstrong sr. TX.   November 2nd, 2009 9:25 pm ET

Ask me the wrong question and your dark side of the moon meat.

steve- virginia beach, va   November 2nd, 2009 9:27 pm ET

You thought I was kidding about filing stories that weren't White House approved, didn't you.

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