Queen Elizabeth II cracked a joke about President Trump and former President Barack Obama sounding similar to a helicopter making incessant noise when you’re trying to talk, a rare display of her sense of humor to the public.
The queen had been filming with naturalist David Attenborough for a TV documentary, strolling through Buckingham Palace Garden, when the serenity was interrupted by a helicopter overhead.
“Why do they always go round and round when you want to talk?” the 91-year-old monarch quipped. “It sounds like President Trump … or President Obama.”
“Sounds like President Trump or President Obama.”
UK’s Queen Elizabeth jokes about loud helicopters as she talks with wildlife documentary maker Sir David Attenborough. pic.twitter.com/My74nuA5Z6
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 10, 2018
In a textbook display of media bias, nearly every media outlet is reporting the joke in their headlines as being solely about President Trump, neglecting to mention she said the same exact thing about Obama until further down in the story.
No mention of Obama’s name in any of these headlines …
The Queen leaves Sir David Attenborough in stitches with Donald Trump joke in candid chat https://t.co/XvnNVyy3Gs
— Evening Standard (@standardnews) April 10, 2018
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So the Queen made a Donald Trump joke https://t.co/yZQm1wf0Vb pic.twitter.com/Ayggk6aJaL
— CNN International (@cnni) April 10, 2018
Queen Elizabeth compares Trump to a noisy helicopter https://t.co/uBmxl6xDLC pic.twitter.com/Jo6T9YN1RP
— The Hill (@thehill) April 10, 2018
The Queen, despite an insistence on an adherence to protocol and a proper public profile, does occasionally flash her sense of humor, and it does sometimes involve American presidents.
In 2016, she recorded an Invictus Games video with Prince Harry after the Obamas issued a challenge in which they would “bring it” when they arrived.
Queen Elizabeth’s response was, “Oh really? Please,” followed by Harry dropping the mic.
Unfortunately for you @FLOTUS and @POTUS I wasn’t alone when you sent me that video 😉 – H.https://t.co/sjfSQvkzb6
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 29, 2016
In 2007, the queen teased then-President George W. Bush when he mistakenly said that she had helped celebrate the U.S. bicentennial in 1776, rather than 1976.
She responded later at a formal dinner saying, “I wondered whether I should start this toast by saying, ‘When I was here in 1776 … ‘” to which the crowd erupted in laughter.
Queen Elizabeth II has yet to formally meet with President Trump, who canceled a visit to the UK amidst threats of protest in January.
Tell us your thoughts on the Queen’s joke and the media’s response to it in the comments section!
Source: The Hill
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The British have different sense of humor that the majority of Americans do not comprehend. As
such it can seem offensive at times to our ears. Having been stationed over there for several
years I discovered the Queen has a sense of humor that is rarely displayed, She follows protocol
as the Leader of the British Empire and does not insult nor defame others as it is not proper for
the leader of a Nation. Personally I find Her comment to be accurate on all politicians, and you
should hear the British Parliament when they began to argue issues.
The British have different sense of humor that the majority of Americans do not comprehend. As
such it can seem offensive at times to our ears. Having been stationed over there for several
years I discovered the Queen has a sense of humor that is rarely displayed, She follows protocol
as the Leader of the British Empire and does not insult nor defame others as it is not proper for
the leader of a Nation. Personally I find Her comment to be accurate on all politicians, and you
should hear the British Parliament when they began to argue issues.
Figures CNN would make it an all Trump issue….And they wonder why they are labeled fake news?
Amazing lady, the Queen. She’s known every president since Truman. Now that’s continuity. As for the media, surely no one can be surprised by their one-sided reporting of this episode. It’s what they do.
Amazing lady, the Queen. She’s known every president since Truman. Now that’s continuity. As for the media, surely no one can be surprised by their one-sided reporting of this episode. It’s what they do.
the joke is the dumb and dumber taxpayer in UK who continues to
support this royal baggage and her menagerie
It’s actually a very good joke.
It’s actually a very good joke.
It’s actually a very good joke.
we dumped George’s royal six out the door in the 18th century
It still mystifies me why any thinking person could continue to financially support
the leeches that inhabit Buckingham Palace and all the rest of the royal menagerie
Paul Ryan the latest to go down the drain.
Progress.
Paul Ryan the latest to go down the drain.
Progress.
Paul Ryan the latest to go down the drain.
Progress.
The Queen would love President Trump just as I do….he is the best thing to happen to our country!! I have no doubts the Swamp will be drained by the time he leaves in 7 yrs !!
Once the Queen meets President TRUMP, there is no doubt in my mind that she will love him. I don’t care what any libturds says about him….TRUMP is the best thing this country has had EVER! TRUMP! TRUMP! TRUMP! 2020
Once the Queen meets President TRUMP, there is no doubt in my mind that she will love him. I don’t care what any libturds says about him….TRUMP is the best thing this country has had EVER! TRUMP! TRUMP! TRUMP! 2020
Once the Queen meets President TRUMP, there is no doubt in my mind that she will love him. I don’t care what any libturds says about him….TRUMP is the best thing this country has had EVER! TRUMP! TRUMP! TRUMP! 2020
LOL The joke is funny, the Media Bias is pitiful.
LOL The joke is funny, the Media Bias is pitiful.
LOL The joke is funny, the Media Bias is pitiful.
Ahhhh….. the Royal Fruitcakes.She’s 91 may be “entitled” to a pass – but the rest of her family are just lunatics at large. The Brits do try to keep them fenced and gated in though as much as possible.
Shucks, we can laugh at ourselves. I’m liking the Queen more and more! And I’ll bet President Trump chuckled over this quip, too.
Shucks, we can laugh at ourselves. I’m liking the Queen more and more! And I’ll bet President Trump chuckled over this quip, too.
Shucks, we can laugh at ourselves. I’m liking the Queen more and more! And I’ll bet President Trump chuckled over this quip, too.
Mdic- fully support your comment .
You tell him June! Not sayin this guy or gal is a liberal but it’s sounds just like something the libturds do….run their mouths without even researching the BULLSH*T that runs from their mouths. They look and sound so ignorant it’s pathetic! What a shame and waste of human flesh!
You tell him June! Not sayin this guy or gal is a liberal but it’s sounds just like something the libturds do….run their mouths without even researching the BULLSH*T that runs from their mouths. They look and sound so ignorant it’s pathetic! What a shame and waste of human flesh!
You tell him June! Not sayin this guy or gal is a liberal but it’s sounds just like something the libturds do….run their mouths without even researching the BULLSH*T that runs from their mouths. They look and sound so ignorant it’s pathetic! What a shame and waste of human flesh!
Are you really that demented? HM did no such thing; “human hunting parties” – -really? Do you often suffer from imaginary nightmares? If so, perhaps you should seek professional help. This woman has exerted the utmost effort to protect and nurture her nation (often forced to neglect her family while doing so) AND a great deal of mankind. Try doing some honest research, BEFORE flapping your pie-hole.
Are you really that demented? HM did no such thing; “human hunting parties” – -really? Do you often suffer from imaginary nightmares? If so, perhaps you should seek professional help. This woman has exerted the utmost effort to protect and nurture her nation (often forced to neglect her family while doing so) AND a great deal of mankind. Try doing some honest research, BEFORE flapping your pie-hole.
Well guess what wicked Queen Elizabeth we think you sound like a cackling old hen. We all know about your murdering of Canadian native children & your human hunting parties. Drop dead you old witch!
The British have different sense of humor that the majority of Americans do not comprehend. As
such it can seem offensive at times to our ears. Having been stationed over there for several
years I discovered the Queen has a sense of humor that is rarely displayed, She follows protocol
as the Leader of the British Empire and does not insult nor defame others as it is not proper for
the leader of a Nation. Personally I find Her comment to be accurate on all politicians, and you
should hear the British Parliament when they began to argue issues.
Figures CNN would make it an all Trump issue….And they wonder why they are labeled fake news?
Amazing lady, the Queen. She’s known every president since Truman. Now that’s continuity. As for the media, surely no one can be surprised by their one-sided reporting of this episode. It’s what they do.
the joke is the dumb and dumber taxpayer in UK who continues to
support this royal baggage and her menagerie
It’s actually a very good joke.
we dumped George’s royal six out the door in the 18th century
It still mystifies me why any thinking person could continue to financially support
the leeches that inhabit Buckingham Palace and all the rest of the royal menagerie
Once the Queen meets President TRUMP, there is no doubt in my mind that she will love him. I don’t care what any libturds says about him….TRUMP is the best thing this country has had EVER! TRUMP! TRUMP! TRUMP! 2020
The Queen would love President Trump just as I do….he is the best thing to happen to our country!! I have no doubts the Swamp will be drained by the time he leaves in 7 yrs !!
Paul Ryan the latest to go down the drain.
Progress.
LOL The joke is funny, the Media Bias is pitiful.
Ahhhh….. the Royal Fruitcakes.She’s 91 may be “entitled” to a pass – but the rest of her family are just lunatics at large. The Brits do try to keep them fenced and gated in though as much as possible.
Shucks, we can laugh at ourselves. I’m liking the Queen more and more! And I’ll bet President Trump chuckled over this quip, too.
Mdic- fully support your comment .
Well guess what wicked Queen Elizabeth we think you sound like a cackling old hen. We all know about your murdering of Canadian native children & your human hunting parties. Drop dead you old witch!
Are you really that demented? HM did no such thing; “human hunting parties” – -really? Do you often suffer from imaginary nightmares? If so, perhaps you should seek professional help. This woman has exerted the utmost effort to protect and nurture her nation (often forced to neglect her family while doing so) AND a great deal of mankind. Try doing some honest research, BEFORE flapping your pie-hole.
You tell him June! Not sayin this guy or gal is a liberal but it’s sounds just like something the libturds do….run their mouths without even researching the BULLSH*T that runs from their mouths. They look and sound so ignorant it’s pathetic! What a shame and waste of human flesh!