President George W. Bush is pictured on the White House’s official website giving the “Shocker” sign with the Arizona State track team yesterday:
(Funny sad find from Media Bistro)
Case you’re unaware of the meaning of the ‘Shocker’ hand gesture:
Closeup after the jump.
I’m guessing the photo will soon be wiped off the WH’s official site, but here’s the link anyway.
With this find, I’m here to confirm that Bush is still indeed in office. Thank you Sun Devils!
UPDATE: Numerous emailers point out that the gesture is also an ASU pitchfork sign.
3:55 pm on November 13th, 2008
He's only got a few weeks left in the White House, so what does he got to lose?
4:08 pm on November 13th, 2008
The post-photo party must have been fun.
4:16 pm on November 13th, 2008
that's not the shocker WTF
4:21 pm on November 13th, 2008
Some Arizona State folks will probably come around and explain, "Oh, those aren't shockers. Those are pitchforks, representing our Sun Devils." But they're lying.
5:01 pm on November 13th, 2008
I'll miss that man
5:34 pm on November 13th, 2008
Fork 'em Devils.
8:36 pm on November 13th, 2008
Perfect symbol of what Dubya's been doing to the country for the past 8 years.
8:49 pm on November 13th, 2008
If you're gonna go out, go out with a bang. Even if it's a finger bang.
9:08 pm on November 13th, 2008
No wonder all the girls are smiling in the photo.
3:17 pm on November 14th, 2008
Now we know why Laura always has that sly smile on her face.
4:11 pm on November 14th, 2008
2 in the Bush
1 in the Cheney
Wow!!!! I'm seriously speechless!!!!
5:40 pm on November 14th, 2008
I already Wikipedia'd it. And saved the page for future reference. Just check the entry for "the shocker."
2:36 pm on November 15th, 2008
hehe, I swear when i first saw the photo i wanted to say "WESTSIdeeeee repersent!"
3:05 pm on November 15th, 2008
I have to give Speechless much props…
The "2 in the Bush, 1 in the Cheney" comment was priceless. Good job, bro.