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Obama And Psy Handshake Provokes Wrath Of Twitter

Posted: December 11, 2012
Obama And Psy Handshake Provokes Wrath Of Twitter

The Obama and Psy handshake that took place just days after the Korean rapper’s anti-American lyrics came to light has provoked outrage on Twitter.

Last week, it was revealed Psy, the Gangnam Style hitmaker who has made almost $8 million from his catchy tongue-in-cheek song, once rapped anti-American lyrics. These included lines (dating from 2004) such as, “Kill those f***ing Yankees who have been torturing Iraqi captives.”

Psy has since apologized for the lyrics, but the handshake between the rapper and Obama was always likely to attract criticism from American conservatives.

Right-wing pundits and conservatives have queued up on Twitter to take shots at Obama for daring to fraternize with Psy. The pair met on Sunday at the “Christmas in Washington” charity concert, just two days after Psy’s apology was released.

Previously, commentators have criticized the president for mingling with stars such as Jay-Z (whose lyrics, critics argued, contained “misogyny” and “racism”), while The Atlantic reminds us that Lena Dunham was smeared after making an advert supporting Obama.

In his apology on Friday, Psy stated:

“I understand the sacrifices American servicemen and women have made to protect freedom and democracy in my country and around the world. [The song] was part of a deeply emotional reaction to the war in Iraq and the killing of two Korean schoolgirls that was part of the overall anti-war sentiment shared by others around the world at that time.”

CNN reports the offending song was written after two Korean girls were struck by a US military vehicle.

Regardless of that explanation, Twitter is suitably enraged about the Obama and Psy handshake, with Fox News regular Michelle Malkin leading the way:

You can listen to Psy’s anti-American rap below. What do you make of Obama shaking Psy’s hand?



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3 Archived Responses to “ Obama And Psy Handshake Provokes Wrath Of Twitter ”

  1. Anonymous
    Dec 12, 2012

    When you sleep with Dogs you get Fleas. Obama does not care now that he has won the election, he now shows what he really thinks about America.

  2. Heather Strozier
    Dec 12, 2012

    And if a foreign military were to run over two American school children on American soil, you'd be pissed and saying a lot worse.

  3. Mark Erickson
    Dec 12, 2012

    Take a good look! An over-rated Korean rapper, who doesn't rap as good as T-Pain, and whose most popular hit glorifies to prosperous lifestyle of Seoul's Gangnam district, which wouldn't be possible if we "F**KING AMERICANS" had let Communist North Korea have its way in the 1950's,…and Obama praises him. This proves those who like Obama only do so because of his charisma, not thinking enough of his deeds. He's on the bandwagon with Micheal Moore, Susan Sarandon, and others. It seems the new fad is to despise America. With all the cruddy autocracies that have been, including the Congo when Mumbabe(I think that was him) had 7 palaces while his people lacked electrictiy and plumbing,…we'd just better thank God for America!