Beat 360° 10/19/09
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:
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to third and fourth graders during their lunch period at Viers Mill Elementary School October 19, 2009 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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:
Adam Noboa
"Absolutely no hoax. Next question"
Viewer:
Cameron Cox, Winnipeg, Canada
"Today's lesson: Balloons are for birthdays."
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If this president thing doesn't work out I could become your teacher.
No, I didn't bring you any treats from the White House Chef. Cappy ate them all.
"Yes, you can be my Pizza Czar."
Mark Garrison
Converse, TX
"No, we will not be removing the public option from education."
Which of you is going to watch AC360 and learn about "Women's role in the workplace"? There will be a quiz tomorrow.
No, I will not spell "potato". Next question.
Yes – i agree with Former President Bush now – it's much easier talking with school children!
Forget what you've seen in the right wing press – what is a "real tea party"?
Young lady, in the red shirt...do YOU like Fox News?
Paul – Studio City, CA
yeah you! future little wayne, you better stay in school.
Pres. Obama: Anyone can help pitch for me to fix economy changes the street wall?
How many of you believe Fox News?
"Yes, I believe your parents should be allowed to marry ... even in Louisiana."
Student: Can I sing for you from Christmas karaoke?
Having not had a lot of luck getting ideas out of Republicans, President Obama decides to practice with a group of more sophisticated participants.
Yes little one...Jiffy Pop pans can fly...but only if no one is inside...
I didn't lie, did too, did not, did too did not!
Can we eat now?
Raise your hand if you're smarter than a 5th grader.
Young man I did not lie, I promise!
Student: Can you bring your dog Bo to school today, Mr. Presdent Obama? And can we pet your dog Bo?
Mr President, if Fox news is the arm of the Republican Party, what part of the body is Cnn?
"You there in the green shirt, recite to me the Pledge of Allegiance.." Christine. Canoga Park, CA
Obama meets with his most trusted advisors
I pick all of you to be my athletic ambassadors.
President Obama: We'll take questions from the Green Party, then the girl sporting the Democratic Blue. If there is time, we'll all try to convince the girl in the red shirt to become a Democrat.
"Forget about your health care questions, kids. Raise your hand if you want your very own Chia Obama!" – Tim D., Manchester, New Hampshire
"...and YOU get affordable healthcare! and YOU get affordable healthcare! EVERYBODY GETS AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE!!!"
(the Oprah method to promote healthcare reform to kids).
"Whoa! Stay back. The secret service doesn't protect against swine flu"
No i did not bring Bo.
"No, you can't throw your shoe at me."
Mark Garrison
Converse, TX
I promise no more Broccoli for lunch!
So, you got it? When your parents are watching Fox news, do something cute to distract them, and change the channel fast.
So, should we put more troop in Afghanistan?
Now, little girl, do you know what your share of the deficit is? Yes, you gave the right answer – it's too much.
Jasper TX 75951
Now, which one of you tried to escape in that balloon.
"Yes, to the young lady in the red shirt with her hand up: I can see you've eaten almost all of your burger but none of your fries. If you'll kindly hand me those fries, I'll be happy to demonstrate to you and your classmates the proper and Presidential way to eat them."
Who wants to volunteer to be in the next flying balloon and give FOX News "real news" to cover?
Future leaders.
Mr President, is the Vice-President smarter than a 5h grader?
Who here knows the Heene boys and why are they absent today?
"Anybody here have a question that doesn't have to do with The Jonas Brothers or Bo, the dog?"
Obama: Ooh, I want that one
"You say nobody here watches the news. Hands up everyone who's heard of Balloon Boy."
The young lady in the red, what's your plan for getting us out of Afghanistan?
Can I take your order? A vanilla ice cream. No problem. This is a great second income.
Raise your hand if you hate Fox News as much as the White House.
I am much happier with the change in the press corps, you over there, you can have the first question.
Can you give me some advice on Afghanistan? I'll take her answer first.