WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the last couple of weeks the White House has been scrambling to explain away the photos taken of Press Secretary Robert Gibbs berating an Indian official during the President’s visit to the country on November 8th. After much speculation, Gibbs took to the podium and told the White House Press Corps that he mistook the man to be a member of the technical support team travelling with the President and was upset that a “significant software problem” had yet to be solved.
Of course, the man was not a part of the White House technical support team. He was a member of the Indian Prime Minister’s security team assigned to ensure the safety of both the Prime Minister and President Obama during their closed-door meeting. Gibbs reportedly told the man, “look, I’ve been dealing with you people all God damn day…I want the system fixed, and I want it fixed NOW.”
During his statement to the press, Gibbs apologized for the outburst although his apology was not without excuses. “As the President’s Press Secretary I’m responsible for handling all matters concerning the media. Now, I know, that I don’t have to tell all of you how difficult it is to communicate with the media from overseas when your laptop won’t turn on (laughter). That being said, I am truly sorry for my outburst and for mistaking that gentleman to be an IT specialist. I am undoubtedly appreciative for his efforts in maintaining a safe environment during our visit.”
Ninja Satire was given an 800 number at which to reach the Indian official in question only to be disconnected over a dozen times after the voice recognition system kept confusing “Office of the Prime Minister” with “Orifice of the Prime Minister.”
Ninja Satire 