Barack Obama went viral after a clip showed him decking out players at USA Basketball’s 50th anniversary party.
USA Today reports that the former president made a surprise visit to speak with the Olympic athletes on the importance of representing the US
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Barack Obama goes viral after dressing up Team USA players
Before Team USA heads overseas to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, they enjoyed a small celebration with a special guest. Barak It took a moment to shake hands with each Team USA player and coach, but social media noticed a difference in some of the greetings. When the 62-year-old apparently approached the black players, he greeted them. It was more personal, displaying the way many black men greet each other in America. You could hear a “slap” when his hand connected with many of the players’ palms. This is usually the sign of a top-notch dap-up. However, when he apparently shook hands with white players and coaches, it was more of a standard corporate handshake. He did, however, extend hugs to some of the men.
Social media reacts to Obama’s viral video
Commenters on The Shade Room’s post noted that the video clip reminded them of the Key & Peele sketch that exaggerated the difference in handshakes when Obama greets some african-American.
@marquiesa said, “He knew what he was doing and that makes it even funnier!”
“Plot twist. He saw the skit,” said singer and entrepreneur @iamspectacular.
@rolling.wins said, “Key & Peele was very accurate.”
“He made sure the daps hit extra hard, just in case Kendrick was watching,” @suckafreesi joked.
@soularea recalled Obama’s time in the Oval Office. “I don’t know what anyone says, but having a black man as president was one of those times. Super relatable and comforting. He couldn’t repair all the damage done by previous presidents, but he did the best he could. My president will always be black,” she wrote.
Team USA is the favorite to win, but France supposedly can give them a run for their money. Obama said he is “trusting” your boys will “(bring back” the dubbing.
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