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White House Xmas Video Stars Michael Phelps and Nastia Liukin

by Lee Bains on December 23, 2008 at 02:44 PM

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Last week, the First Family issued its annual White House Holiday video, complete with appearances by Olympics Gold medalists Michael Phelps and Nastia Liukin.

The Bushes' selection of the Olympics as this year's theme struck us as a tad bizarre at first. Certainly, many folks in the U.S. adore gold medalists Phelps and Liukin, but really, what in the world do the Summer Olympics have to do with the Holidays?

Upon reflection, though, it makes sense that in a trying year, the White House chose to dwell on an event that really energized the country this year: the U.S.'s success in the Olympics. It also always helps to throw in some funny dog bits, which the video does by feature Barney and Mrs. Beasley in some goofy Olympics animations. Says Bush to one of his sleeping dog Barney: "We are sprintin' to the finish, not nappin' to the finish." [From: LemonDrop]
Have you sent out holiday greeting cards or videos?
Yes125 (35.2%)
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