A Simple Guide to the State of the Union — in GIFs!
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President Obama delivered his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night, and if you missed it, don't worry — we're breaking down some of the key moments in pop culture GIFs. As can be expected, Obama's words garnered mixed responses from members of Congress. They laughed, they cried, they rolled their eyes, and they rose to their feet for standing ovation after standing ovation. Relive the political event with a look at some of the standout, GIF-worthy moments from this year's State of the Union Address.
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President Obama came in and started shaking people's hands.
Then everyone crowded around, hoping for a handshake.
Meanwhile, Joe Biden and John Boehner sat behind him looking like this.
Obama stood at the podium and thanked everyone for their support.
One of his first points was ending the war in Afghanistan, and everyone stood up.
There was so much clapping, it felt like you should clap at home.
Then he mentioned Michelle, and the room gave her a standing ovation.
He introduced Boehner as "the son of a barkeeper."
When he backed the idea of more "made in the USA" products, he got a standing ovation.
Do more about climate change? Another standing ovation.
He said America's reduced its carbon pollution more than any nation over eight years.
Then Obama mentioned immigration reform, and Democrats were like . . .
While Republicans were sort of like . . .
Some politicians started looking a little bored.
Or maybe they were just a little lost.
There was some of this.
But then Obama talked about promoting early education, and everyone could agree.
He said companies are donating to help schools get Internet.
Then he dropped this: "When women succeed, America succeeds."
He added, "It’s time to do away with workplace policies that belong in a Mad Men episode."
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