Beat 360° 7/8/09
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U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (R) greet one another at the Guardia Di Finanza School of Coppito on July 8, 2009 in L'Aquila, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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Sick of burgers and fries Barack Obama seems eager to get his hands on some Italian.
Still suffering from jet lag, President Obama wonders how Vice President Biden made it to Italy before him and why he colored his hair.
"shall we have some Chianti and play in zee olive oil? Hmm?"
"Silvio, is that a cannoli in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?"
We should get pizza or spaghetti together one of these days.
Barack Obama tries to impress Prime Minister Berlusconi by pulling a cigarette out of his ear.
" I am about to give a you a big-a wet-a kiss-a on the cheek-a"
Silvio,
Your personal problems and scandals that have filled the newspapers in recent weeks will be forgotten, at least in the coming days.
I always tell Michelle that Italians really know how to party!!!
"Hmmm....high end suit, well coiffed hair, excellent teeth...honestly, I wasn't expecting to see anything like that until I sat down for the Anderson Cooper Interview in a few days"
I'd like to present you with an ipod of all the great Italian American singers, Sinatra, Bennet, Martin, Damone, Como, here take a listen!
"Wow! Everything here is so life like..."
Look here Silvio be a good little boy and go get my drink!
You Babbo Berlusconi, may call me Capo di tutti capi Obama.
Tim Gibson
San Diego
"Silvio and me, a story of how Silvio would do anything to catch my attention at every international meeting we went" by Barack Obama
"Hi Silvio, I am diggin' the new face lift. It is belissimo!"
The Italian Prime Minister, fresh from his Botox Party ,greets the President, who politely comments on Silvio's skin's amazing elasticity.
You've got some spaghetti sauce on your cheek.
Berlusconi always knew being in Obama's precense was 'magical' but what surprised him was that he did tricks like pulling coins out of one's ear upon greeting.
Mr. President, you are one cute brother! 🙂
I'd like to present you with an ipod with music by Sinatra, Como, Bennet and Martin, all the great Italian American singers.
Silvio, how do you manage to get such a close shave?
I agree, Silvio, the Michael Jackson memorial was very touching.
That's amore!!!
Mr. Berlusconi,
I know that your parties are lively, but I have to decline your invitation because Michelle is angry!
"Aww...C'mon on,you can admit to ME that you use 'Just For Men'"
Silvio, old friend, give me a hug now that we don't have Queen Elizabeth looking over our shoulders!!!
No Silvio, Sarah Palin isn't getting diverced, she's leaving office, so I can't introduce you to her in that way.
I do love pasta, but how about you and I going out for a burger later?
Sivio, mio amico, any chances that you might invite me to spend time in your Villa Certosa?
The Italian Prime Minister informs President Obama he has just won the Fazoli free spaghetti contest.
Obama wipes the gelato from Silvio Berlusconi's cheek.
Obama- Come on, all the republicans are doing it and they get away with itn why can't I?
"So I heard you think I am young, handsome and tan. I like long walks on the beach too."
Obama tries a Vulcan mind-meld on Silvio Berlusconi to learn how he stays on top despite scandal.
Obama greets the President of Italy
Obama: I'm not sure about this whole European cheek-kissing greeting...I won't use tongue if you won't.
"What did the 5 fingers say to the face?" "SLAP"
Satisfaction only through conquest – yes, I get it. I won my last primary against someone who felt the same way.
Aren't you so cute! I just want to squeeze your little cheek!
What a cute little Italian man…*pinches cheek*
Marco Carreon
New York, NY
"Nice suit.... Italian?"
Marietta, GA
What a cute little Italian man...*pinches cheek*
Belissimo!
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi : "OMGH, he is so much more taller in person. This is the most exciting day of my life!!"
President Barack Obama : "Maybe if I play my cards right I can get some nice Italian shoes!"
I think you have somethig caught in you teeth let me check nope looking prime minster Bertusconi and i must say nice teeth.
Silvio, what is the face cream that you use to achieve that exotic glow?
Easy Silvio! Do I look like an eighteen year old girl?
Will you consider joining me on Dancing with the Czars?
I don't want to embarrass my country but i'm not sure to kiss his cheek or pinch it so I'll pinch it that must be there custom for greeting.