Obama's speech to kids doing fine online, but could use a skateboarding pug

So, Obama's speech to America's kids is on YouTube, and so far it's generated more than 160,000 views. Not bad, but not exactly "Chocolate Rain" or "Evolution of Dance" type numbers. Arguably, the most interesting thing for YouTube viewers of the speech isn't the content (see if you can find any Socialist messages!) but the comments below, many of which are lovely. Lots of the n-word, and talk about penis size. Isn't the empowerment and democracy inherent to social media just wonderful? Meanwhile, the parodies are already starting, including this one featuring Hitler and this one using JibJab-styl animation.

—Posted by Mike Shields