18 Times Barack Obama Was Unequivocally You

By Britt Stephens

Updated on 8/4/2020 at 2:30 PM

Official White House photo by Pete Souza
Official White House photo by Pete Souza

Over the past eleven years, Barack Obama has risen to fame not only as the former president of the United States, but also as one cool, relatable dude. His hilarious, candid facial expressions have become memes, and he's been at the center of many moments that most of us would call "normal." Among these occurrences is when Obama gets up close and personal with everyday Americans, shares sweet moments with kids, or looks totally, completely over it. Basically, he's more like you than you probably realize. PS. We miss you, man!

01
When Your Ex Shows Up at a Birthday Party but He Doesn't Realize It's Your BFF's Birthday Party

When Your Ex Shows Up at a Birthday Party but He Doesn't Realize It's Your BFF's Birthday Party

02
When You Were Gracious Enough to Let Someone Have the Last Slice of Pizza but You Watch Them Eat It With Overwhelming Regret

When You Were Gracious Enough to Let Someone Have the Last Slice of Pizza but You Watch Them Eat It With Overwhelming Regret

03
When the Line Outside Is Way Too Long but Your Friend Is the Bartender So You Do What You Have to Do

When the Line Outside Is Way Too Long but Your Friend Is the Bartender So You Do What You Have to Do

04
When You Just Know Someone's About to Ask You to Do Something So You Look For the Easiest Place to Hide

When You Just Know Someone's About to Ask You to Do Something So You Look For the Easiest Place to Hide

05
When You're on the Phone With Bae and Arguing About Who Should Hang Up First

When You're on the Phone With Bae and Arguing About Who Should Hang Up First

06
When Someone Asks You, "How's Life?"

When Someone Asks You, "How's Life?"

07
When You're in a Meeting and a Co-Worker Pitches Your Idea Like It Was Their Idea

When You're in a Meeting and a Co-Worker Pitches Your Idea Like It Was Their Idea

08
When Someone Leaned Up Against Your Couch and Shifted It and You Have to Move It Back Right Then or It'll Bother You All Night

When Someone Leaned Up Against Your Couch and Shifted It and You Have to Move It Back Right Then or It'll Bother You All Night

09
When You're Working Late and Start Getting Way Too Comfortable at the Office

When You're Working Late and Start Getting Way Too Comfortable at the Office

10
When It's Shark Week

When It's Shark Week

11
When That One Friend Falls Asleep in the Middle of the Party and You Have to Snap Him For the 'Gram

When That One Friend Falls Asleep in the Middle of the Party and You Have to Snap Him For the 'Gram

12
When Your Roommates Talk You Into a Dumb DIY and You're Already Thinking About How Much You'll Sell It For on Craigslist

When Your Roommates Talk You Into a Dumb DIY and You're Already Thinking About How Much You'll Sell It For on Craigslist

13
When the Barista Misspells Your Name So You Grab the Sharpie and Fix It in Front of Them

When the Barista Misspells Your Name So You Grab the Sharpie and Fix It in Front of Them

14
When You and Your BFF Got Way Too Drunk the Night Before but Surprise Each Other by Showing Up at Brunch Without Hangovers

When You and Your BFF Got Way Too Drunk the Night Before but Surprise Each Other by Showing Up at Brunch Without Hangovers

15
When Your Niece's Troop Leader Gets Sick and They Need an Emergency Chaperone For the Annual Sleepover

When Your Niece's Troop Leader Gets Sick and They Need an Emergency Chaperone For the Annual Sleepover

16
When Your Food Is Taking Forever and Someone Jokingly Says, "You Want It Faster? Make It Yourself, Then"

When Your Food Is Taking Forever and Someone Jokingly Says, "You Want It Faster? Make It Yourself, Then"

17
When the Bartender Says, "Happy Hour Doesn't Start Until 5," but It's 4:59 So You Stare Daggers at Him Until the Golden Hour

When the Bartender Says, "Happy Hour Doesn't Start Until 5," but It's 4:59 So You Stare Daggers at Him Until the Golden Hour

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When You're in an Important Meeting but Your Work BFF Has Really Hot Gossip That Can't Wait a Minute Longer

When You're in an Important Meeting but Your Work BFF Has Really Hot Gossip That Can't Wait a Minute Longer