A brief interaction this Wednesday between President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama has social media buzzing.
The interaction occurred as Biden, Obama, and several others — including former President Bill Clinton and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — were attending a memorial service for Ethel Kennedy.
Just prior to the start of the memorial service, Biden and Obama were seen having a private pow-wow during which Obama appeared to at one point say “nope” and “not good” while shaking his head.
Watch the full interaction below:
I found the full exchange between Obama and Biden at Ethel Kennedy’s funeral — a VERY tense conversation 20 days out from the election.
If anyone can read lips, please let me know what they’re saying. It’s probably good. pic.twitter.com/BIZTL61SHT
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) October 16, 2024
A more condensed version can be seen below:
Biden and Obama speaking with each other at the Ethel Kennedy Memorial Service pic.twitter.com/izlAKbsmcM
— Acyn (@Acyn) October 16, 2024
At one point, Obama tried to turn away from Biden, prompting the current president to reach out and touch his arm.
The conversation was eventually interrupted by Clinton, who looked over at them and gestured toward the front of the room.
What remains unknown is what exactly the two spoke about. Social media users have posited an abundance of amusing theories.
Look:
‘If you shit yourself again I’m not sitting next to you Joe’
— Neonidas (@InTheMatrix1776) October 16, 2024
Obama: “Listen Joe, we know you’re sabotaging Kamala’s campaign.”
Biden: “Ah c’mon man, guess what, and by the way.”
Obama: “Joe, we’re revoking your ice cream privileges until you get your act together.”
— The Conservative Alternative (@OldeWorldOrder) October 16, 2024
Biden: is this my funeral?
Obama: no, just calm down.
Biden: are you sure?
Obama shakes head: I don’t know, maybe.
— clint gc (@clintgc) October 16, 2024
Transcript:
It’s over, kamala losing…
My gawd, what… did you shit you pants?
No. Well, I might have. You know the thing.
— xFrogUndercover (@xfrogundercover) October 16, 2024
Obama: “That Orange Guy is going to cook her, isn’t he?”
Joe: “Yeah, we know. Why did you guys commit a coup against me then?”
Obama: “You fall asleep every chance you get. It’s embarrassing us.”
Joe: “COME ONN, MANNNN.”
— George (@BehizyTweets) October 16, 2024
“I’m telling you that’s Tim Conway!”
“it’s not Tim Conway. Joe, he’s dead”
“I’m looking at him right now. That’s Tim Conway. Look at him.”
“That’s bill Clinton”
“Come on man, look at him!”
— A Libertarian Ninja (@NestorTheGreek) October 16, 2024
Pretty sure @ICOffenderII is the premier lip reader in the world.
Tense exchange:
Biden: “May I smell your hair?”
Obama: “No man, hell no….”
Biden touching his arm: “Do you want to go get some ice cream with me?”
Obama: “No, Joe..”
Joe pointing: “Is that Ethel Merman in the…— Bitcoinapolis: Bitcoin is hope ⚡️ (@Bitcoinapolis55) October 17, 2024
Funny stuff.
Someone also used artificial intelligence technology to recreate a fictional audio version of the discussion between the two men.
“So is Kamala doing ok?” the fictional rendition begins with Biden asking Obama.
“No, she’s down, Joe,” Obama replies. “I think they found out that she’s retarded and now we’re basically f–ked. Trump is killing us at the polls, so yes, we’re going to lose, Joe.”
“Damnit! Wait. What if I come back to run again?” Biden then presses.
“Well, let me put it this way, Joe, the only person in this world who is even more retarded than Kamala Harris is basically you,” Obama replies. “So no, Joe, you’re not going back in. Let’s let it all play out.”
“Come on, man, give me another shot,” Biden then pleads.
“We’ll talk later, Joe,” Obama says.
The clip ends with Clinton interrupting them to blurt out, “Women looking fine up in here!”
Watch:
Someone got the audio. No need to read lips. Here you go. pic.twitter.com/k57rAEdTUz
— Jackee Wieberdink (@j_wieberdink) October 17, 2024
Also funny.
Not as funny is the apparent seriousness of the conversation between the two men, which at one point definitely included Obama saying “nope.”
Look:
This is what’s important. pic.twitter.com/5khi53nAif
— Joshua Hartley (@JHartley2) October 16, 2024
What could they possibly have been discussing? Nobody seems to know.
What’s known is that the event marked the first time Biden and Obama have met up and spoken since the president dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris.
The event also reportedly marked the first time that Biden has spoken with Pelosi since he dropped out.
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