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Why Michelle Obama's appearance on NCIS will be a disaster
The Guardian (U.K.) ^ | 4/27/2016 | Stuart Heritage

Posted on 04/27/2016 11:54:03 AM PDT by simpson96

Here’s a quick prediction: Michelle Obama’s appearance on NCIS next month will be a huge disappointment. It has been revealed that, in the forthcoming episode Homefront, the first lady will host NCIS special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs at the White House for a discussion about her military charity, Joining Forces.

That’s it. What a wasted opportunity. Not that we shouldn’t have seen it coming, of course – over the past couple of years, the Obamas have embarked on a highly targeted media assault in a bid to reach audiences that might not otherwise be engaged by traditional political discussion. That’s why Barack Obama has turned up on MythBusters and Between Two Ferns, and Michelle has shown her face on Nashville and slow-danced with Big Bird to Don’t Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith on Billy on the Street.

It’s a smart formula. You show up, play along for a bit and then – just when you’ve lulled everybody into a false sense of security – you smack them over the head with an awkward call to arms about climate change or healthy eating or whatever. In this regard, NCIS is the perfect vehicle for Joining Forces. Not only is it broadly about the military, but it’s also the most-watched scripted drama on US television right now.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: betweentwoferns; comediansincars; joiningforces; leroyjethrogibbs; mythbusters; ncis
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To: circlecity
Well, that shows how little I watch TV because I've never heard of NCIS.

Wow..there's only been about six different versions over the years...

21 posted on 04/27/2016 12:15:07 PM PDT by Popman
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To: redgolum

You can bet some new Gibb’s Rules will show up on twitter after that episode runs :o}


23 posted on 04/27/2016 12:15:12 PM PDT by glock rocks (TTTT !)
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To: simpson96

I’ll have to wait six years before I see it on Netflix.


24 posted on 04/27/2016 12:16:52 PM PDT by HarleyD
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To: kevslisababy

LOL!


25 posted on 04/27/2016 12:17:08 PM PDT by simpson96
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To: Steely Tom
NCIS Naval Criminal Investigative Service

Not a bad show really, but I will definitely miss this episode.

26 posted on 04/27/2016 12:18:07 PM PDT by Robert DeLong (u)
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To: GraceG

Joining Forces sounds good on the surface - it’s about jobs, education, and health for the military, families and vets - but since it’s run by the White House, I have my suspicions about it.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces


27 posted on 04/27/2016 12:18:36 PM PDT by VanShuyten ("a shadow...draped nobly in the folds of a gorgeous eloquence.")
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To: simpson96
I DVR the show so I can watch at my leisure...

First time I will be missing it and I won't DVR it......

Need to send them a message...

28 posted on 04/27/2016 12:19:59 PM PDT by Popman
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To: Luke21

Oh it’s not as bad as most, but I definitely will not be watching this episode.


29 posted on 04/27/2016 12:20:28 PM PDT by Robert DeLong (u)
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To: simpson96
Her appearance anywhere is a disaster.
30 posted on 04/27/2016 12:20:40 PM PDT by Repealthe17thAmendment
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To: Robert DeLong
NCIS Naval Criminal Investigative Service

Not a bad show really, but I will definitely miss this episode.

Ha....maybe they can find obambi's birth certificate.

That would be a hoot....confront Michelle la Bell Antoinette Obama with it.

31 posted on 04/27/2016 12:22:03 PM PDT by spokeshave (Somewhere there is a ceiling for Trump.....Yeah, it's called The Oval Office)
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To: simpson96

Love to see that perp walk


32 posted on 04/27/2016 12:22:30 PM PDT by Cyman
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To: Steely Tom

Naval Criminal Investigative Service, started out as ONI, then NIS, mostly civilian, investigates felony crime in the USN/USMC. The Army has CID, the Air Force OSI and the Coast Guard CGIS. There are 3 TV shows about NCIS now. Not sure what the Navy connection is to Moochelle.


33 posted on 04/27/2016 12:26:59 PM PDT by MCFujiTanker (Eagle, Globe and Anchor, Marine Corps Tanker!!)
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To: simpson96

It would be nice if NCIS’ conservative fans refused to watch the show that night.


34 posted on 04/27/2016 12:27:02 PM PDT by Behind Liberal Lines (Obama loves America the way OJ loved Nicole)
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To: simpson96

but it’s also the most-watched scripted drama on US television right now.

We watch it fairly regularly. Still miss Ziva, tho.

And we definitely miss this episode with moochie.

I watch nothing that has them in it...not news, not anything. I have proudly not listened to either one of them for 8 years.


35 posted on 04/27/2016 12:27:38 PM PDT by Adder (No, Mr. Franklin, we could NOT keep it.)
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To: simpson96

It will be a disaster, because she isn’t killed off!!

You want GREAT ratings; THAT would do it!


36 posted on 04/27/2016 12:28:00 PM PDT by ExTxMarine (Public sector unions: A & B agreeing on a contract to screw C!)
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To: simpson96

Watch as she berates Gibbs for his poor eating habits.


37 posted on 04/27/2016 12:29:24 PM PDT by stocksthatgoup (GOPe/MSM - "When we want your opinion, we will give it to you.")
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To: Adder

likewise - they have no access in our home


38 posted on 04/27/2016 12:31:02 PM PDT by Revelation 911
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To: simpson96

The media is truly disgusting letting these fascists go on their shows. Even Disney’s kids shows have had these losers make cameos.


39 posted on 04/27/2016 12:33:03 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper (Just say no to HRC)
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To: glock rocks

Gibbs is violating Rule 9 in that episode. Never go anywhere without a knife.


40 posted on 04/27/2016 12:35:14 PM PDT by PJBankard (Political Correctness has killed America. It is time America is resurrected.)
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