Posted on 01/18/2009 2:08:54 PM PST by Dallas59
Obama’s popularity has really spread around the world. Everything from streets, hotels, and even people are being named after the newly elected President of the United States.
For one photographer in Indonesia, it is not the name Obama that has thrown him into almost instant fame, but rather his face.
Ilham Anas bares a striking resemblance to the president-elect Barack Obama in this recent commercial.
The whole thing initially started as a job for Ilham.
“When Obama won, my colleagues played a practical joke on me — they made me wear a suit, a tie, and took pictures of me posing as Obama,” said Ilham.
pinoyobama1 Obama Look-Alike Famous in Indonesia picture
“The pictures spread very quickly on the Internet. It was phenomenal. Then TV stations and an advertising agency got in touch with me.”
Ilham says he is often mistaken for Obama and people ask to take pictures with him.
“I never thought I would be a star in a commercial, then this happened. It’s very fortunate,” Ilham said.
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Who’s your daddy?! That guy is related.
Even has the blue lips and big ears!
Yep, same chicken neck and jug handle ears. He’d be more convincing if he stuck his nose in the air, though.
Okay, that’s just weird.
Would his birth certificate indicate if he had a twin?
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If he stayed quiet in a bar, my bet is he could get a BJ from Chris Matthews....
That's a darn good point!
I've long held that his BC contains some other information that puts his life story in question.
Other than claimed actually Daddy?
the religion of the parents?
twin that was born in Indonesia?
I was stationed in Indonesia for two years and when I first saw Obama, I said this guy looks Indonesian.
Sometimes it doesnt take a DNA test.
many mutts have a similar appearance
OMG that’s just unreal.
Who knew Obama was a Kiss fan?
ears, chin, nose, mouth, eyes...its’ freaky!
creepy look alike.....He definitely looks the Bamster
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