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It's no secret that President Obama loves himself some technology. So much so that this week he hosted the second annual White House Science Fair in the State Dining Room, which exhibited projects from over 100 students around the country. Projects ranged from the serious -- the effect the ecosystem has on mollusks -- to the ... not-so-serious -- a marshmallow launcher. Which do you think Obama gravitated towards?
The marshmallow launcher, of course. And you can't really blame him -- although it may not serve a significant scientific purpose, it is pretty cool. Check out the President testing out 14-year-old Joey Hudy's "Extreme Marshmallow Canon." And Joey playing it totally cool.
I don't know about you guys, but when I was in eighth grade, I was not this calm and poised. I could barely talk to boys, never mind the President of the United States. Despite my awe and jealously, though, I love this. Joey just wants to talk about his experiment -- doesn't matter to whom -- and Obama just wants to send some marshmallows soaring (so much so that he takes the pump away from Joey so he can give it a go). It's a win-win for the boys.
Joey, you may not have realized how epic this event was at the time -- and how calm and poised you were throughout it -- but in years to come, you will be shocked at the magnitude of this, and how cool you really were.
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How cool is this? Do you think you could talk to the President like this at 14?
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Comments (14)
Wow Obama learing how to launch marshmellows because there is nothing else he needs to be working on right now. Really? Give me a break already. Not sure how this is newsworthy. Is this going to be the next big bail out....the company the kid starts to make the marshmellow launchers? No, No, Obama will have the design changed to shoot out money to all those who have never worked a day in their life!
I honestly cannot believe someone can find something negative to say about this. It was a huge science fair at the white house. This was to encourage education, the love of learning, science among young kids. These are good things and you know what it is great that the President is there to participate. This is one of the things a president should do.
say what you will about Obama, but I have to admit, he's good with kids.
tippi you are a moron!
LOL Normajean123 beat me to it. Thanks! :)
I f Obama found a cure for cancer the republicans would cry about all the jobs lost in the research labs.
JOEY. It's about JOEY. How cool is JOEY?
Save your political bs for another post please!!!
This kicks ass. Joey is awesome. I would die if my kid made a science project so awesome that the president even glanced at it. THIS? This was AMAZING. Way to go Joey!! You rock!!
Why do liberals resort to name calling? I will never understand this as long as I live. NormaJean123 and Jagamama....I don't know you.....it is obvious that you are Obama supporters but I would never call you a name. I may not agreee with your opinions but name calling is pretty JV.
why are we all just sitting here, clearly the president is being assaulted by demons from within. i have posted a picture of the demon!
This is cool that the presidents host science fairs at the white house, I never knew that. How neat was it that all those kids got to meet the president? Oh I would have died at eight grade to go to the white house!! Fun stuff!