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The Between Two Ferns Interview with Barack Obama is Hilarious
Lacey-Jane Walsh — March 11, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: funnyordie & techcrunch
This hysterical Between Two Ferns interview with Barack Obama puts an unusual spin on presidential interviews. Between Two Ferns is a beloved Funny or Die series known for its uncomfortably dry brand of humor. In this episode, comedian Zach Galifianakis trades awkward insults with the president while discussing health care in America.
This peculiar presidential sit-down is guaranteed to appeal to young voters. It allows Obama to show off his great sense of humor while providing him with a platform to plug government-funded health care. After slinging insults at Galifianakis, Obama explains that people can be provided with good health care for about as much as a monthly phone bill.
Funny or Die fans will enjoy watching Galfianakis rip on the president while he tears down the third Hangover movie. There's no denying that this interview is extremely entertaining.
This peculiar presidential sit-down is guaranteed to appeal to young voters. It allows Obama to show off his great sense of humor while providing him with a platform to plug government-funded health care. After slinging insults at Galifianakis, Obama explains that people can be provided with good health care for about as much as a monthly phone bill.
Funny or Die fans will enjoy watching Galfianakis rip on the president while he tears down the third Hangover movie. There's no denying that this interview is extremely entertaining.
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Presidential Interviews - This trend presents an opportunity for media outlets to create more lighthearted and humorous interviews with political figures, geared towards younger generations.
2. Political Comedy as Marketing - This trend provides an opportunity for companies to use political comedy, such as Funny or Die's 'Between Two Ferns' series, as a new form of marketing.
3. Humorous Platform for Important Issues - This trend highlights the value of using humor to discuss serious topics, presenting an opportunity for brands to create new platforms that make serious issues more approachable and engaging.
Industry Implications
1. Media and Entertainment - Media and entertainment industries can capitalize on unconventional political interviews by creating content that targets younger audiences and addresses important political issues using humor.
2. Advertising and Marketing - Advertising and marketing professionals can use political comedy to create brand messaging and media campaigns that leverage trends in political comedy.
3. Health Care Industry - Political interviews that focus on health care present an opportunity for the health care industry to use engaging, humorous content to spread important information about health care.
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