barack-obama

Did Obama Dye His Hair?

Adrian Chen · 01/21/11 12:17AM

Obama looked damn good at last night's State Dinner for Chinese president Hu Jintao. Maybe a little too good. His salt-and-pepper locks seemed noticeably darker. Did Barack Obama get a quickie dye job?

Obama's Diet Secret: Tapeworms

Maureen O'Connor · 01/19/11 11:24AM

The National Enquirer knows why President Obama is "scary skinny": He's "secretly battling stomach parasites." Worms slurping at the lining of your stomach: hot new D.C. diet craze! We hear Joe Biden swears by the festering maggot cleanse. [Previously]

They Say It's Her Birthday

Brian Moylan · 01/17/11 06:50PM

[Michelle Obama was all high fives after Barack, Malia and Sasha finished singing "Happy Birthday" to her while observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day at a local middle school. Image via Getty]

Obama Leads World's Most Confusing Memorial Service

Adrian Chen · 01/12/11 09:58PM

Obama gave a speech today at the memorial service for the victims of last week's Arizona shooting. The debate surrounding the shooting centers on the 'tone' of political discourse, but the tone of this event was pretty damn confusing.

The Rules for Wearing Flip-Flops

Brian Moylan · 01/05/11 03:31PM

Everyone is in a tizzy because Barack Obama dared to wear flip-flops while on vacation. Really? Just so there's never confusion on this matter again, we're going to break down the rules for when it's appropriate to wear them.