When Toasts to the Queen Go Bad

By Doug Powers  •  May 24, 2011 10:18 PM

**Written by Doug Powers

It’s been an interesting UK day for President Obama. Earlier he thought it was 2008, and now this.

Jake Tapper has the detailed description of what you have to see and hear to experience the full awkwardness of the moment, but here’s the short version: President Obama was delivering a toast to the Queen and the band misunderstood a pause for the president being finished speaking. The band began playing God Save the Queen — you know, England’s National Anthem — and Obama kept toasting during the song. I’m not completely up to speed on protocol, but judging from the Queen’s behavior I think that’s a total no-no. The order in which things were supposed to happen remains a mystery.

Peak awkwardness starts at about the 25-second mark:

If he gifts the Queen with another pre-loaded iPod, I doubt this particular moment will make the cut.

I’m starting to wish President Obama hadn’t been excluded from the invitation list for William and Kate’s wedding now — who knows what fun we missed out on.

**Written by Doug Powers

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  1. #101
    On May 25th, 2011 at 11:39 am, stillontheroad said:

    I am sure the staff is using a lot of “Bleedin Wankers” right now lol -

  2. #102
    On May 25th, 2011 at 11:53 am, Insomniac said:

    Heh. And they call the Tea Partiers rubes…

  3. #103
    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:14 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    I’m just glad he didn’t try to give her a back rub.

    In fact, this “outrage” doesn’t even show a lack of judgement by Obama – just a slip up.

    Now, you folks on the other hand – I could just see you folks now; eating pickled pigs feet and trying to hug the queen.

  4. #104
    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:17 pm, spaceycakes said:

    hey ilmc–what’s an African name?

  5. #105
    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:18 pm, spaceycakes said:

    ilmc–what’s a North American name?

  6. #106
    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:18 pm, spaceycakes said:

    ilmc–what’s a European name?

  7. #107
    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:19 pm, spaceycakes said:

    ilmc–dumbass

  8. #108
    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:24 pm, rambler said:

    We have the most insecure individual as POTUS. Insecurity can be handled 2 ways. One can choose to gain skills, knowledge and build on a solid foundation or one can take the bho route of cover up who he is with arrogance, pompous elitist attitude and be devoid of all empathy. Mr. “I’m sooooo COOL” will keep having these humbling moments because he is too afraid to face his insecurity head on. It will continue to sabotage him at every turn until he either faces it or it destroys him. I feel the latter is more likely because he is afraid of humility as well.

  9. #109
    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:25 pm, BeachBum said:

    I like that spaceycakes! How about ILMC = Illiterate Liberal Mad Cow.

  10. #110
    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:26 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    what’s an African name?

    Charlize Theron?
    mmmmmmmm!

  11. #111
    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:30 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Meh, I had her when she was good.

  12. #112
    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:47 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    It’s a good thing Rahm Emmanuel wasn’t there. When Barry said “A Toast to the Queen!”, he probably would have thrown a piece of toast at her a la ‘Rocky Horror’.

  13. #113
    On May 25th, 2011 at 1:04 pm, Gator J said:

    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:14 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    I’m just glad he didn’t try to give her a back rub.

    In fact, this “outrage” doesn’t even show a lack of judgement by Obama – just a slip up.

    Now, you folks on the other hand – I could just see you folks now; eating pickled pigs feet and trying to hug the queen.

    What?? A slip up? Dear Reader is infallible! You haf made a subversive statement against the supreme leader! You vill be zent to ze re-education camps immediately!!

  14. #114
    On May 25th, 2011 at 1:07 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On May 25th, 2011 at 11:23 am, Ellyk said:
    I think a toast that requires multiple note cards is too long. Barry had two strikes against him before the orchestra ever picked up their instruments.

    BINGO! What kind of doofus has to READ a toast?? It is obvious his memorizing skills are non-existent. He has no confidence in his ability to get the words of a short toast right without referring to notes. Every time he opens his mouth without TOTUS he inserts his foot. This is NOT a smart man, no matter how much the MSM tries to convince us otherwise!

  15. #115
    On May 25th, 2011 at 1:24 pm, right_on said:

    What kind of doofus has to READ a toast??

    O’Bama, the Black-Irish Banshee, had to read it off a card. During the toast practice, he repeatly kept saying;

    “God Shave the Queen!”

  16. #116
    On May 25th, 2011 at 1:32 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Only so she would look less hoary.

  17. #117
    On May 25th, 2011 at 1:32 pm, John Deaux said:

    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:14 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    Alright, who left the sides down on the crib again?

  18. #118
    On May 25th, 2011 at 1:55 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    I love it when he makes as a– out of himself, which is regularly. Got a big laugh at the “Manners for Marxist” remark, by the way, Flyoverman.

  19. #119
    On May 25th, 2011 at 2:00 pm, hadsil said:

    When will US allies realize The People’s Republic of America under Premier Obama is not their friend? They should all send the respective U.S. Ambassadors home, telling them “call us when you get a real President”.

  20. #120
    On May 25th, 2011 at 2:10 pm, Lindsay said:

    I have enjoyed this UK trip way more than the O’Bama’s have: Beast hung up on speed bump; signing 2008 to Westminster guest book; and the crowning moment of the toast. Comedy gold. I do hope Bibi Netanyahu was watching as well after his great speech in Congress. Not a good week for Barry.

  21. #121
    On May 25th, 2011 at 2:29 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    ROUGUE – #110. Did you mean to say hoary, not horney….just checkin’ s’all.

  22. #122
    On May 25th, 2011 at 2:36 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Yes.

  23. #123
    On May 25th, 2011 at 2:53 pm, HarryBailey said:

    Such sour grapes!

    The President’s reception in England has been nothing short of rapturous.

    He is the first American President to be invited to stay at Buckingham Palace, which is an indication of the Queen’s fondness of him.

    Why can’t you folks just be happy that the image of America is being celebrated?

  24. #124
    On May 25th, 2011 at 2:55 pm, 1ConcernedMom said:

    Ilovemystrainedcarrots:

    Aren’t you supposed to be out purchasing materials for your adult-sized stroller?

  25. #125
    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:03 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    The President’s reception in England has been nothing short of rapturous hilarious.

    The Teetering Beast, 2008, he’s toast to the queen…
    I can’t wait for what’s next.

    He is the first American President to be invited to stay at Buckingham Palace, which is an indication of the Queen’s fondness of him.

    THat has already been proven false.
    Woodrow Wilson and GW preceded him to the palace. But, I guess for some people time began on 21 Jan 2009.

    Why can’t you folks just be happy that the image of America is being celebrated embarassed?

    You don’t have to be Chalaque Holmes to figure this one out.

  26. #126
    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:22 pm, HarryBailey said:

    Sour grapes!

  27. #127
    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:29 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On May 25th, 2011 at 2:53 pm, HarryBailey said:
    He is the first American President to be invited to stay at Buckingham Palace, which is an indication of the Queen’s fondness of him.

    She thought he was one of the servants.

  28. #128
    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:33 pm, happyscrapper said:

    She thought he was one of the servants.

    Oh, Rogue…you’re bad! :lol:

  29. #129
    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:35 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:22 pm, HarryBailey said:
    Sour grapes!

    Great comment, Harry! Classy, full of great points, spot on. You are just full of interesting posts. I generally skip your posts, but I’m glad I didn’t skip that one because it was deep and thought-provoking. Glad you are on board. You add so much to the conversation.

    Do I need to put the sarc tag on this one??

  30. #130
    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:39 pm, JP Grimm said:

    President Obama apparently thinks the whole world was waiting to hear him quote Shakespeare to the Queen of England. Cringe-worthy. Absolutely cringe-worthy.

  31. #131
    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:43 pm, scrubjay said:

    Of course, realizing that the music was being played O’ Bama kept on talking because the world can’t do without hearing what he had to say. He just couldn’t leave his toast at what he already had said and gracefully sit down. His bad manners are exceeded only by his bad manners.

  32. #132
    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:44 pm, CO2 Producer said:

    On May 25th, 2011 at 2:06 am, HarryBailey said:

    On the other hand, those of us who read actual newspapers are aware of the fact that the Obamas were invited to stay at Buckingham Palace.

    It seems that the Windsors took a shine to the Obamas and overruled centuries of history and protocol and were happy to have them under their roof. No other POTUS has been accorded that honor. Ever.

    Go Figure.

    On May 25th, 2011 at 2:53 pm, HarryBailey said:

    He is the first American President to be invited to stay at Buckingham Palace, which is an indication of the Queen’s fondness of him.

    I don’t know what newspapers you’re reading, but they’re apparently ones trying to alter history. Or maybe it’s just you.

    Such sour grapes!

    The President’s reception in England has been nothing short of rapturous…

    Why can’t you folks just be happy that the image of America is being celebrated?

    Opinions by Gitmo prisoners, ninjas, and cowboys notwithstanding.

  33. #133
    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:49 pm, spaceycakes said:

    HarryBailey said:
    Sour grapes!

    oh, that’s why he kept talking…I knew there was something Aesopian about the prez. I would have called him more of a ‘dog in the manger’ in this case.

  34. #134
    On May 25th, 2011 at 4:07 pm, blue star said:

    She told him to “set it down” after he finally shut up. My ribs hurt from laughing.

  35. #135
    On May 25th, 2011 at 4:11 pm, Rjulio said:

    What a moron. Can we leave him there?

  36. #136
    On May 25th, 2011 at 4:29 pm, thejim said:

    Anybody that actually thinks that Prezadnt Urkel is wowing Europe or anyone else must live under a rock somewhere.

  37. #137
    On May 25th, 2011 at 4:36 pm, FuriousMob said:

    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:22 pm, HarryBailey said:
    Sour grapes!

    The irony of a blind faith Obama worshiper using this term is priceless on many levels. It’s original derivation…Maynard’s song “Sour Grapes”…

  38. #138
    On May 25th, 2011 at 4:38 pm, FuriousMob said:

    …communism…marxism…liberalism…

  39. #139
    On May 25th, 2011 at 4:39 pm, FuriousMob said:

    American liberals are the biggest “sour grapes” on the planet!

  40. #140
    On May 25th, 2011 at 5:16 pm, frontierguy said:

    I remember the news going insane over SP having notes on her hand. This guy needed index cards to give a small toast? I always thought intellectuals all memorized every word written by Shakespear and walked around quoting it off the top of their heads all day.

  41. #141
    On May 25th, 2011 at 5:55 pm, ConservativeInNewYork said:

    I guess Obama did not do his homework. He did not read the chapter on protocol. Its pretty hilarious and entertaining. Its Bush’s fault, he took the book with him when he left the White House.

  42. #142
    On May 25th, 2011 at 6:47 pm, rambler said:

    Tigerhawk’s site has a photo of bho bumper stickers on a car in Princeton.

    Drop the tele-prompter and step away from the White House.

    Does this ass make my car look fat?

    Nothing like losing Princeton!

  43. #143
    On May 25th, 2011 at 7:05 pm, frontierguy said:

    King Hussein told the BBC that he thought the music was being played as an accompaniment for his toast. He thought the music was for him. Typical. BBC says that Obama joked about it and the queen didn’t seem to mind, so no real foul.

    I see the Dems are going to rebuke Hussein for his remarks about Israel. I’m guessing their Jewish donors are not too happy. I say, big freakin’ whoop dee doo. So the dems must have a line between hating on Israel and supporting Israel and Obama crossed it? Say exactly what’s in your heart BHO. Remember, its good to be the king.

  44. #144
    On May 25th, 2011 at 10:08 pm, floridaobserver said:

    On May 25th, 2011 at 12:13 am, greenfairie said:
    Chalaque must also mean, “Total rube.”

    Tut tut! Looks like Obama got another “chalaquing”, eh?

  45. #145
    On May 25th, 2011 at 10:59 pm, flameinhair said:

    Oh boy….*sigh* Would have loved to see the Queen give BO a slap on the back of his head, tell him to ‘get
    with the bloody program already.’
    Doesn’t Prez. O have a protocol droid
    or something? Tell him ‘it’s like this
    and like that and like this and a’

  46. #146
    On May 25th, 2011 at 11:06 pm, Paratus said:

    Ilovemymouseytonguetshirt
    Who is it that said that the President is “The smartest person in the room”? Another question.which room?

  47. #147
    On May 25th, 2011 at 11:31 pm, HarryBailey said:
    On May 25th, 2011 at 3:33 pm, happyscrapper said:
    She thought he was one of the servants.
    Oh, Rogue…you’re bad!

    Oh, I get it! Because he’s black!

    That’s hilarious. And so original as well.

  48. #148
    On May 26th, 2011 at 8:26 am, tbear44 said:

    I don’t know if this has been said already(I know, probably 137 times on this site), but: (A) If a (R) had done this the media would have gone nuts for decades, and (B) We have a moron for a president. There! I said it too!

  49. #149
    On May 26th, 2011 at 8:33 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On May 25th, 2011 at 11:31 pm, HarryBailey said:
    Oh, I get it! Because he’s black!

    Obowmao’s black? I thought he was pinko.

  50. #150
    On May 26th, 2011 at 9:28 am, ITookTheRedPill said:

    I really like verse 4 of our version of that song:

    Our fathers’ God to Thee,
    Author of liberty,
    To Thee we sing.
    Long may our land be bright,
    With freedom’s holy light,
    Protect us by Thy might,
    Great God our King.

    Now the Lord is the Spirit;
    and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

    2 Corinthians 3:17

    Q: What makes you free?
    A: Knowing the truth.

    And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

    John 8:32

    Q: And what is the truth?
    A: Jesus Christ is the truth.

    Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

    John 14:6

  51. #151
    On May 26th, 2011 at 9:52 am, happyscrapper said:

    On May 26th, 2011 at 8:33 am, Rogue Cheddar said:
    On May 25th, 2011 at 11:31 pm, HarryBailey said:
    Oh, I get it! Because he’s black!
    Obowmao’s black? I thought he was pinko.

    I thought he was Irish. That man has an identity problem, in more ways than one. WHO IS BARRY SOETORO??

  52. #152
    On May 26th, 2011 at 10:17 am, spaceycakes said:

    HarryBailey said:
    Oh, I get it! Because he’s black!

    He is? I thought he was half white?

  53. #153
    On May 26th, 2011 at 10:29 am, happyscrapper said:

    half-baked.

  54. #154
    On May 26th, 2011 at 11:24 am, FirstSkirt said:

    Happyscrapper and spaceycakes: C’mon, let’s be honest: Half-assed.

  55. #155
    On May 26th, 2011 at 12:02 pm, William said:

    The Welfare Queen, and her Welfare Family, living off the hard earned by hard work earnings of British Subjects, receiving Billions of Pounds per year to live as spoiled, pampered narcissists on the backs of the people, engaging in a life of symbolism over substance, and “The One,” the faux Messiah/Savior of Mankind, The One, Mister Hope and Change, Mister Muslims/I am a Muslim, er, Christian, America is a racist mean nation of mean stupid people who cling to their guns, their Bible, and their God, the stupid hick nuts, but, hey, you Muslims are GREAT! You are the salt of the earth. Your contribution to mankind is Everything.

    Obama the skinny, weak, over rated, not-so-smart as his worshippers want us to think, and that Symbolic relic of “Royalty” receiving Welfare from the Britich workers, are made for one another. They move in a play, a pretend world, and they perform virtually nothing, save Obama has damaged, and is damaging our nation, our economy, our security, our culture, our harmony, and more.

    I like neither The One, nor the Queen of England.

    The world would be no worse off if they were drifting in the oceaen on a Zodia, thousands of miles from the nearest place of civilization.

  56. #156
    On May 26th, 2011 at 1:00 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

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