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Greatest President Bush Photo Ever! (LOL)

Jesse Hutcheson, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Newport News \| va \| United States \| Posted: 2:06 PM on 11.13.08
	->> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/11/images/20081112_d-0077-5-51...

Jamie Roper, Photographer

	Portland \| OR \| United States \| Posted: 2:13 PM on 11.13.08
	->> The greatest photo of Bush will be the one of him hopping on Marine One in January and waving goodbye...

Joshua Brown, Photographer

	Waynesville \| NC \| USA \| Posted: 2:20 PM on 11.13.08
	->> I can't help but wonder if he knows what he's doing. Do you think he'd be "shocked" if he found out?

Tim Snow, Photographer

	Montreal \| Qc \| Canada \| Posted: 2:21 PM on 11.13.08
	->> Oh my lord....truly truly "shocking"...

Eric Canha, Photographer

	Brockton \| MA \| United States \| Posted: 2:25 PM on 11.13.08
	->> OK it H A S to be me! Isn't that the same gesture that cause all kinds of grief for a high school yearbook???? Photo #5 where everyone has 2 fingers up one folded and one up. Somebody tell me I have it wrong.... PLEASE.

Joseph Toth, Photographer

	Cambridge \| UK \| United Kingdom \| Posted: 2:30 PM on 11.13.08
	->> With the index and middle finger spread apart like that it doesn't mean what we think it means... I was bored one day and wiki'd it. SI ran some photos of students doing it, I think ASU and I looked it up. So no, I don't think Bush would be "shocked". However, the guy on the far left has his fingers close together. Joe

Tim Snow, Photographer

	Montreal \| Qc \| Canada \| Posted: 2:36 PM on 11.13.08
	->> What will Laura think?

Colin Lenton, Photographer

	Philadelphia \| PA \| United States \| Posted: 2:59 PM on 11.13.08
	->> WOAH.... Eric Draper is my new hero. On one internship of mine I tried so VERY hard to get the shocker into a photo that would run in the paper. I never succeeded. I never would have had the guts to get the President to do it... two in the.....

Michael Granse, Photographer

	Urbana \| IL \| USA \| Posted: 3:21 PM on 11.13.08
	->> This looks like a public service announcement for table saw safety.

John Tucker, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Cordova \| TN \| USA \| Posted: 3:33 PM on 11.13.08
	->> Once again, Bush proves to be an idiot!

Joseph Toth, Photographer

	Cambridge \| UK \| United Kingdom \| Posted: 3:46 PM on 11.13.08
	->> They aren't doing the shocker.

Colin Lenton, Photographer

	Philadelphia \| PA \| United States \| Posted: 3:54 PM on 11.13.08
	->> Joseph, we know. its close enough , thus, still very funny.

Andrew Dolph, Photographer

	Medina \| OH \| USA \| Posted: 3:59 PM on 11.13.08
	->> Pitchfork.

Mike Deal, Photographer

	Winnipeg \| mb \| Canada \| Posted: 4:14 PM on 11.13.08
	->> I thought this was the greatest photo of President Bush... http://blogs.reuters.com/photo/2007/05/21/talking-turkey/ Reuters Senior Photographer Kevin Lamarque took it on Thanksgiving in 2001.

Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer

	New York \| NY \| USA \| Posted: 4:41 PM on 11.13.08
	->> 1-20-09

Dianna Russell, Photographer

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 4:56 PM on 11.13.08
	->> Debra, right on . . . again.

Russell Rinn, Photographer

	Georgetown \| Tx \| USA \| Posted: 5:28 PM on 11.13.08
	->> 1-20-13 Assuming that we still have a democracy and can elect a new one.

Russell Rinn, Photographer

	Georgetown \| Tx \| USA \| Posted: 5:35 PM on 11.13.08
	->> My bad for not being the bigger person and keeping it on topic. Nice photo.

Mitchell Clinton, Photographer

	Carlsbad \| CA \| USA \| Posted: 7:28 PM on 11.13.08
	->> Ok, I never thought I would have something in common with Bush, but I guess I too am old and slow and possibly stupid.... What does this sign mean?

Mark Peters, Photographer

	Highland \| IL \| USA \| Posted: 7:36 PM on 11.13.08
	->> Mitchell- Google "the shocker"...... However, the symbol they are actually flashing is the ASU SunDevil pitchfork - but that wouldn't be nearly as funny as ginning up an excuse to ridicule Bush....

Bruce Twitchell, Photographer

	Coeur d'Alene \| ID \| USA \| Posted: 7:36 PM on 11.13.08
	->> Mitchell, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shocker_(hand_gesture)

Jeff Martin, Photographer

	wellington \| OH \| usa \| Posted: 7:48 PM on 11.13.08
	->> News flash.... Clinton comes to the defense of Bush!

John Tucker, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Cordova \| TN \| USA \| Posted: 9:35 PM on 11.13.08
	->> 11 Inappropriate's Simply Amazing

Aaron Rhoads, Photographer

	McComb \| MS \| USA \| Posted: 11:13 PM on 11.13.08
	->> Here's my fav Pres. W. Bush photo. http://www.azfotos.com/animals/mammals/stockphotosalamy/crab-eating-monkey_...

Louis Lopez, Photographer

	Fontana \| CA \| USA \| Posted: 11:59 PM on 11.13.08
	->> What's amazing is what passes for a thread on this sports photographers site.

Robb Quinn, Photographer

	Michigan City \| IN \| USA \| Posted: 12:04 AM on 11.14.08
	->> Okay, I googled it and the picture at the top of the page was.... http://media.urbandictionary.com/image/large/shocker-35838.jpg Hmmmm...............

Jason Frizzelle, Photographer

	Wilmington \| NC \| USA \| Posted: 11:07 AM on 11.14.08
	->> Robb In that photo it kinda looks like the wolfpack sign from NC State........after reading this thread i'm way behind on what hand signals mean these day, I should probably just keep my hands in my pockets.

Will Powers, Photographer

	Denver \| CO \| USA \| Posted: 11:37 AM on 11.14.08
	->> Hijack the thread. #10 in my image gallery is my favorite that I shot.

Chuck Liddy, Photographer

	Durham \| NC \| USA \| Posted: 11:48 AM on 11.14.08
	->> will, my guess is with looking at some of the inappropriate's being dished out that you too will receive one for not showing the president in a more than positive light. just a guess.

Andrew Knapik, Photographer, Assistant

	Lincoln Park \| MI \| USA \| Posted: 12:45 PM on 11.14.08
	->> I might mark Chuck as being 'Inappropriate' for pointing that out.

Saul Loeb, Photographer

	Washington \| DC \| USA \| Posted: 1:05 PM on 11.14.08
	->> Here is a good collection of wacky Bush photos, as his presidency nears its conclusion: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/3274186/George-W... He does like to dance.

Jamie Roper, Photographer

	Portland \| OR \| United States \| Posted: 1:20 PM on 11.14.08
	->> Eighteen (and counting) "inappropriate" tags? Didn't think my comment rose to "racism", "disrespect" or even "rude". At least the "informative/funny" portion is holding its own. I usually like to earn my "inappropriateness" -- y'all gave me this one far too easily!

Steve King, Photographer

	Ann Arbor \| MI \| USA \| Posted: 1:28 PM on 11.14.08
	->> Jamie, I thought the inappropriates would stop at 15, for 15yd penalty for "piling" on. Not to be confused with consummate pro Rich Piling who has nothing to do with this thread, yet. FWIW, I didn't give you an inappropriate and won't, unless you ask for it. You did ask for it didn't you? :-)

Bradley Leeb, Photographer

	Urbana \| IL \| USA \| Posted: 1:39 PM on 11.14.08
	->> I'm sorry, this may be considered a hijacking of the thread, and even perhaps taking it too seriously, but I hope someone can shed some light on this for me. I'm dumbfounded by the fact that in a message board chock full of journalists who rightfully, and vociferously promote first amendment freedoms, that so many have deemed it inappropriate for others to exercise that very right.

Chuck Liddy, Photographer

Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 3:02 PM on 11.14.08

->> brad, I feel I must interject this. although this message board might be "chock full of journalists" how can you say that the journalists are the one's marking the "inappropriates"?
I would venture to say there are far more members who are not journalists on this site than those who are. I agree with you that the "inappropriates" are in themselves inappropriate for jamie stating his opinion. I mean there's another poster who made a comment in the opposite direction and he only has three "inappropriates". I would actually find it pretty hard to belief anyone in the journalism field would have been petty enough to waste time with an "inappropriate". just a thought.

Rick Rowell, Photographer, Photo Editor

Vista | CA | USA | Posted: 3:12 PM on 11.14.08

->> HA HA HA, doesn't President Bush look stupid here making a sexual hand gesture. How sophomoric can you be? What the He%$ does this have to do with any important issues involving photography, other than you may not like President Bush and therefore need to make him look foolish. Please make your political statements elsewhere. Their are plenty of political message boards on the internet were this sort of thing is welcomed. Many of you on this site are supposed to be objective photojournalists. But some of you insist on posting this stupidity in order to ridicule people who's politics you don't agree with. You and your ilk are not helping with the ideals and ambitions of this web site created by and for professional photographers and those students who wish to learn from others experiences. Objective journalism is dieing in this country and some of you people are illustrating one of the reasons why.

Brad Leeb. It's inappropriate because it's disrespectful to President Bush whether or not you agree with his politics. Also, it has no value in the greater discourse of issues that are important to this industry. It's nothing more than a jab at President Bush. If it were President Elect Obama in the photo I would be saying the same thing. Good grief people, GROW UP!!!

Andrew Miller, Photographer

Bridgewater | NJ | USA | Posted: 3:31 PM on 11.14.08

->> Ok...enough is enough.

There is no reason to get upset about how someone marked your forum posting. It's either an ego booster because people find you funny or informative, or you get upset about someone marking you as off topic or inappropriate. Oh, and we can't forget about the all important Huh? Meaningless folks, meaningless. Please don't lose sleep at night over how somebody marked your post! It gotten so petty on this board nowadays I sometimes wonder why I look at the threads. Maybe I just like being disgusted...I dunno.

Oh, can you sign me up for the hate mail too? My inbox is feeling kinda empty...

Bradley Leeb, Photographer

	Urbana \| IL \| USA \| Posted: 3:59 PM on 11.14.08
	->> Chuck, Thanks for playing devil's advocate to my post. Point well taken, and I can only hope that you are indeed correct in your logic.

Mark Peters, Photographer

	Highland \| IL \| USA \| Posted: 4:04 PM on 11.14.08
	->> What's the over under on whether Jamie/John combined hit 50 inappropriates or this thread hits 50 posts first..... And in the spirit of going off topic and tying into other threads on suggested forum improvements and anonymous emails - I would humbly suggest this gross abuse of the "inappropriate" would stop if the person issuing it had their name attached to it.

Bradley Leeb, Photographer

	Urbana \| IL \| USA \| Posted: 5:03 PM on 11.14.08
	->> I feel like George Costanza coming up with my response way too long after my last post, but to Rick, I think there is some significance to the industry here. Perhaps if the folks who run the White House web page understood the importance of a proper, informative, and complete caption, none of this nonsense would even be taking place.

Bradly J. Boner, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Jackson \| WY \| USA \| Posted: 6:56 PM on 11.14.08
	->> This is my contribution to this thread in order to get it to 50 posts and therefore finally get it over with.

John Tucker, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Cordova \| TN \| USA \| Posted: 7:01 PM on 11.14.08
	->> This is my contribution to this thread in order to get it to 50 posts and therefore finally get it over with.

Bradly J. Boner, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Jackson \| WY \| USA \| Posted: 7:10 PM on 11.14.08
	->> Dude, not fair. You've already had your posts. BTW, this is #43

Jason Fritz, Student/Intern

San Francisco | CA | USA | Posted: 10:45 PM on 11.14.08

->> If Obama was making this gesture in a White House photo, we would be hearing about it on Fox news, not Sportsshooter. Remember the terrorist fist bump...can you imagine how they would handle 'the shocker?' Haha.

While this discussion thread is admittedly sophomoric, I hope there is room for photo related humor (sophomoric or otherwise) on this site, whatever your political persuasion is.

For the record, I would be laughing at this photo no matter which politician it was. In fact, I think it would be more relevant and hilarious if Clinton (Bill) was making this gesture, rather than Bush. Although it wouldn't make any sense if this photo included Idaho Senator Larry Craig.

But it just proves the danger you can get into with hand signs. One person's peace sign is another person victory sign is another person's FU.

Luke Sharrett, Student/Intern

	Norfolk \| VA \| United States \| Posted: 11:56 PM on 11.14.08
	->> The President is a gracious and friendly man. Suprisingly well-spoken when he's not in front of the television cameras as well. You may disagree with his politics, as many do, but show him some respect.

Mike Janes, Photographer

	Attica \| NY \| USA \| Posted: 12:14 AM on 11.15.08
	->> Pretty sure he's proved he doesn't care what people think of him, oh and he has a pretty good sense of humor I hear.

Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant

	McCall \| ID \| US \| Posted: 1:06 AM on 11.15.08
	->> Fifty!

Mark Goldman, Photographer

	Silver Spring \| MD \| USA \| Posted: 1:39 AM on 11.15.08
	->> Stupid waste of time.....

D. Ross Cameron, Photographer

	Oakland \| CA \| USA \| Posted: 2:11 AM on 11.15.08
	->> Excuse me, does anyone here have change for a twenty? I just wanna get a Coke outta the machine and all I have is this twenty. Please?

Chuck Liddy, Photographer

	Durham \| NC \| USA \| Posted: 2:39 AM on 11.15.08
	->> so luke, you're buddies with george?

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