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May 22nd, 2009
05:25 PM ET

Beat 360° 5/22/09

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:

President Barack Obama reacts to seeing speechwriter Cody Keenan dressed up as a pirate outside the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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: Check out our Beat 360° Winners!

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soundoff (125 Responses)
  1. Elaine Grace Maridable

    "Mr, President, I brought my treasure chest. You can use it to help our economy, har!"

    May 22, 2009 at 9:25 pm |
  2. shifaza- maldives

    Where did you get that pirate costume mate? I've been looking everywhere for one exactly like that !

    May 22, 2009 at 9:14 pm |
  3. Alan

    So will Pittsburgh take the Central this year, or what?

    May 22, 2009 at 9:09 pm |
  4. Tom Kott, Montreal Canada

    President Obama, looking happy to appoint the new Secretary of the Treasury.

    May 22, 2009 at 9:06 pm |
  5. Jeff in Cincinnati, OH

    Obama: I want to introduce you to some friends of mine in OUR Navy.....

    May 22, 2009 at 9:01 pm |
  6. Norah mn

    Do u mean this is the speech you prepare for me to give at Naval Academy?

    May 22, 2009 at 8:52 pm |
  7. mary shaw, colorado springs co

    President Obama is interviewing him for the open Supreme Court seat.

    May 22, 2009 at 8:50 pm |
  8. Randy, NJ

    Aye, Mate, I know I haven’t yet earned the fist bump, but maybe with a little more pillaging…

    May 22, 2009 at 8:50 pm |
  9. Jon Darby/Montgomery Alabama

    "Well", thought Robert Gibbs to himself, desperately trying to find a positive spin on the photograph, "at least the President didn't bow to the pirate."

    May 22, 2009 at 8:44 pm |
  10. Jon Darby/Montgomery Alabama

    The budget cuts for undercover CIA operatives have become shocking.

    May 22, 2009 at 8:43 pm |
  11. Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz, CA

    Don't let the bird around Joe..it's might repeat what he says!

    May 22, 2009 at 8:30 pm |
  12. Jonathan Vallentine

    Facing a full court press, President Obama breaks for a great hook shot.

    May 22, 2009 at 8:09 pm |
  13. anthonia-califonia

    "Argh! Barack, do you think i can still become the first pirate to win American Idol?"

    May 22, 2009 at 8:03 pm |
  14. Rae Anna Kirby

    Maybe we can find the banks' bailout money in Davey Jones' locker, Mr. President.

    May 22, 2009 at 8:00 pm |
  15. Ken- Las Vegas

    This is great I've been looking for someone to head the new Dept. of Piracy.

    May 22, 2009 at 7:59 pm |
  16. Penny

    Dude, you can't fist bump with a hook.

    May 22, 2009 at 7:56 pm |
  17. Lauren

    "Arhoy matey, your next speech will be in pirate language...are ye ready?"
    Lauren, Wilmington Delaware

    May 22, 2009 at 7:55 pm |
  18. Susan

    Where has all the rum gone?

    May 22, 2009 at 7:54 pm |
  19. zoe okamura

    Great treasure map, thanks for the tip

    May 22, 2009 at 7:53 pm |
  20. Lori - PA

    Instead of Christmas in July, how about Halloween in May?

    May 22, 2009 at 7:48 pm |
  21. Nor Tokmanian

    Oh captain, my captain.

    May 22, 2009 at 7:40 pm |
  22. Gregg, Tarzana, CA

    Hey Prez, next time Cheney starts one of his long ridiculous speeches I'll give him the hook!

    May 22, 2009 at 7:40 pm |
  23. Burt, Bradenton, FL

    Joe Biden invited me; I'm a native of Pittsburgh.

    May 22, 2009 at 7:39 pm |
  24. Tara Linda Wortman

    OK, it's agreed, you are joining Homeland Defense immediately!

    May 22, 2009 at 7:39 pm |
  25. john in santa barbara

    So, you're taking my seat in the Senate. Typical Illinois politics.

    May 22, 2009 at 7:36 pm |
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