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One on One with MADtv's Barack Obama

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Brian Drolet of The Hills sits down with Keegan-Michael Key of MADtv as he jumps into character as Barack Obama better known on MADtv as "Fauxbama."

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Young Hollywood

Welcome to Young Hollywood. com.

Brian Jouley

Young Hollywood, vote for me because I am the candidate for you, for the youth of America, for the future of America. Barack Obama in '08.

Young Hollywood

Barack Obama, thanks for coming to Young Hollywood and interviewing first of all.

Brian Jouley

Thank you.

Young Hollywood

Uh, you're very exhausted, is that correct?

Brian Jouley

It's true, Brian, you know, the trail takes a lot out of you. It takes a lot of endurance. Takes a lot of endurance, a lot of um uh stamina and also endurance. Did I say endurance? Uh, yes. I needed a lot to get through that.

Young Hollywood

Who are the people that have come forth that have really touched your heart in helping you?

Brian Jouley

I'd say the the Wu Tang Clan, Sly and the Family Stone, Run and also DMC. I'm asking you not to hate the game, asking you not to hate the player because yes, I can if you do it with me.

Young Hollywood

Tell me about your girls. What do they think about Daddy running for president?

Brian Jouley

They miss me, but uh I think that they think if I become the president, that that means that they can eat as much candy as they please. That is not true, but uh I I'm gonna have to

Young Hollywood

Barack, I'm sorry. I gotta I gotta interrupt here for a second. Are you saying you're not there for your kids and you're going to reward them with candy and and do you let these girls play uh dangerous video games with violence? I mean, what is the message? I'm trying I don't want to put words in your mouth, Barack, but

Brian Jouley

No, you you're the one who said that. I didn't say that. I said that's what the girls may feel, but they I am there for them. If I did say I wasn't there for them, then Jedi mind trick. Let me ask you this. When you heard my name, did you think that perhaps I might be a member of the Furious Five, the rapping group from the eighties? Africa Bombard.

Young Hollywood

To be totally honest, I thought you were and I'm still not completely convinced that you're not. And I'm not saying you are, but I don't know.

Brian Jouley

I'm Brian Jouley. This is Barack. And tuning next week. Man, let's go get drunk. You want to do that?

Young Hollywood

Sounds like a plan.

Brian Jouley

Let's get wasted, man. We can do that.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Keegan-Michael Key

    Plays Barack Obama / Fauxbama

  • Barack Obama

    Character portrayed as 'Fauxbama'

  • Brian Drolet

    Interviewer from The Hills

  • Wu Tang Clan

    Mentioned as supporters by Fauxbama

  • Sly and the Family Stone

    Mentioned as supporters by Fauxbama

  • Run

    Mentioned as supporters by Fauxbama

  • DMC

    Mentioned as supporters by Fauxbama

  • Africa Bambaataa

    Associated with the Furious Five by Brian

  • Furious Five

    Rapping group mentioned by Brian

FAQ

Who is 'Fauxbama'?+
'Fauxbama' is Keegan-Michael Key's portrayal of Barack Obama on MADtv.
Who interviews Keegan-Michael Key as Fauxbama?+
Brian Drolet from 'The Hills' interviews Keegan-Michael Key in character as Fauxbama.
What TV show is Keegan-Michael Key known for?+
Keegan-Michael Key is known for his work on MADtv, where he played the character 'Fauxbama'.
What musical groups does Fauxbama mention as his supporters?+
Fauxbama mentions the Wu Tang Clan, Sly and the Family Stone, Run, and DMC as his supporters.
What does Fauxbama say his daughters think about him running for president?+
Fauxbama says his daughters think that if he becomes president, they can eat as much candy as they please.

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