4th of July: You Betcha’
July 4th, 2009
A candid photo coincidentally taken between her U.S. Army mobile and American flag throw blanket.
(submitted by Paul)
Tags: glasses, mom, politician, pose, sports
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Spreading the Awkwardness
I thought this was a photoshopped joke, but there it is in “runner’s world” http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-410–13221-0,00.html
Why?
OMG….there are WAY more awkward photos of her on the Runner’s World site – …although this one was funny for the 4th.
SERIOUS fox.
This is shopped. I can tell from some of the pixels and from seeing quite a few shops in my time.
Do you just go from photo to photo claiming to have broken dreaded photoshop code? Sure it was photoshoped. It was in a damn magazine. Everything in there is photoshoped, but it certainly isn’t fake.
ZING bill!! xoxox!
BURN!!!! hahaha
Hahahahahahahahahahahahaa! Classic. Completely went over everybody’s head.
No, it clearly looks fake considering how pale her face is to the rest of her body.
Hello and welcome to fake tan.
But you can see Russia across the ooocean.
yeah. it’s called “make-up”
She’s wearing suntan pantyhose, that’s why her legs are so shiny.
How do you know “it” went over everyone’s head? Enlighten us, please.
Ahhh, internet memes. Way to troll everyone.
..well…im not saying its FAKE…but the shadow for the light above her and to the right and the shadows for everything else dont match..but i could b wrong.
Is there any chance the admin would be willing to remove these 2 photos (this and O) from the site so we could get back to what this site is really about – mocking people in their most awkward moments.
I think you missed the 4th of July theme. Thenthitive.
Pretty sure both of the ARE awkward. I know this one makes me cringe; corny, much?
I’m with you. The politicians dominate every where else, and drag us all into contentious postings. KEEP AFP politician-free!
You can clearly see the light set up for the shoot.
It takes a little bit to get a light setup right so it is anything but candid.
Um, OK – if she ran for president, I’d have to vote for her; let’s call it, kids…she’s hot.
no kidding!!!!
“Hot” is not a quality I require in my world leader.
..which is why noone voted for Hillary! (RIMSHOT!!) THANK YOU! G’NIGHT, EVERYBODY!!
…so you’re saying Hillary is hot?
why do you assume the us prez is a world leader…not mine!!!
not to turn this into a political argument, but sadly i know many women who voted for obama cause they think he’s hot. as for palin, she’s not only hot, but i generally agree with her policies so i would most likely vote for her if she ran for prez, and i’m libertarian.
lmao why would you start that comment with “not to turn this into a political argument”?
I don’t think that’s a blanket, it looks like nylon. If so, that’s not really appropriate treatment of a US flag.
oh puh leaze….
That absolutely IS a nylon flag. Its obvious. I have a million of those things and I know one when I see it. It is brand new too. Suggesting one of two things:
1)Runner’s world actually brought it intended as a prop for the shoot, or
2)It is a flag she obtained either from her gubernatorial office (flags flown for special purposes and then given away, etc.) or from some other similar source (flown over capitol or White House, etc.–perhaps given to her by someone on the campaign).
Maybe it was purchased by her for this purpose or on hand at her house for the 4th of July or something.
Either way, it is brand spanking new, hence it is very crisp and doesn’t drape very well on the chair, hence it looks even sillier.
A throw-type blanket with a flag pattern would have been soooo much more appropriate.
They said I’d be a true patriot if I wore red, white, and blue face paint, but it makes me break out. I’ll make up for it with this flag, and this shirt, and this window decoration, and … – S. Palin
Lincoln, one of the greatest presidents, emancipated slaves. I pledge to emancipate dogs. – B. Obama
- A political agnostic
This is so very obviously shopped. You can tell the color scale difference between her legs and face. So poorly done too.
Regardless though, Palin is super fly and should be our next pres.
The color difference is because she is wearing nylons. Have you ever been with a woman? Get glasses or a better monitor, you can clearly see they are nylons.
xbert, ASK a woman, dude, she is not wearing nylons. you wouldn’t see the shine on her legs if she were. she just has faked tanned legs, or is wearing paler makeup. or it’s shopped.
Um… I’m a woman… and those are nylons.
Um, I’m a woman, and those are bare photoshopped legs.
She is not wearing nylons.
Yep, nylons. My first thought. Who the heck wears nylons with running shoes? But then, she’s Sarah. Adore her.
Runners do. Nylons support blood pressure in the legs and increase endurance. You see them in track competitions.
Um, ever heard of self-tan lotion? Pretty common for women in less-sunny climes to use it on their legs so they can AVOID nylons.
Im going with spray tan – her arms and legs more or less match. I did have to take a double take to figure it out… bottom line is the picture is as awkward, fake and disjointed as she is — actually I guess its very suitable.
They are nylons. And this woman is an idiot and so is anyone that would have voted for her.
Thank you, Kate.
well i dont think we would be able to see her cellulite if she were wearing nylons…
That’s not a “mobile”. A blue star flag means you have a relative on active military service. Her son is in Iraq – but thanks for making fun of that. This could be your awkward moment.
Interesting. So what’s the intended audience for this particular shot, then? Was Ms. Palin somehow promoting staying connected with loved ones serving overseas? That would explain the mobile phone.
I’m not sure it’d necessarily explain the track outfit, on the other hand….
Look carefully, she’s holding TWO cell phones/mobile devices in her hand. A red one and a silver one. Both look like Blackberries.
I don’t get ANY of it…
And why would they call this a candid shot when it’s been set up with lights and some tiny degree of set dressing?
What moron said anything about a cadid shot. It’s a photo for a mag.
The photo was taken for an interview in Runner’s World. She’s a runner. The article discusses running hence the track outfit and her awesome great shape.
Thank you for pointing that out! I had that “mobile” up in my window when my husband was in Iraq!
yeah, if you look hard enough, at the bottom it says ‘track palin.’
Huckelbuck: thanks for pointing that out. This perfectly illustrates the gulf between the military and their families and friends, and all of the others in America.
Right, smokey, because a couple nonmilitary people were stupid enough to call it a “mobile,” that makes all nonmilitary people idiots. Love the black and white thinking.
they weren’t calling the flag a ‘mobile’, there’s not that much of a gulf between military and non-military families. I know that I certainly know the difference between a flag and a phone. *sigh*
“A candid photo coincidentally taken between her U.S. Army mobile and American flag throw blanket.”
Why would you call them U.S. Army phones? And why would you say she’s between them?
Yes, they did mean the banner.
There most certainly is a large gulf between military and non-military families. The fact that you have never needed to have one of those flags in your window is proof enough. Those flags signify the love and heartache of having someone so dear to you away, in a dangerous place. I personally have hung it twice when my husband was deployed. Before making such snarkie comments regarding military and non-military families, you should probably look around your own home and be thankful for what you have and will never have to go through. Let us try to keep a bit of respect for those who have loved ones that are away. I think that regardless of your political views you can at least understand a mother or wife’s heartache.
If the real Sara Palin had legs like that, I’d vote 4 her. Just not for public office.
I don’t get what she’s holding in her left hand….two Blackberries?
It sure looks shopped – Stevie Wonder could see that.
Not an American flad throw blanket – an actual flag. Whoever said they could see that is is nylon nailed it.
SP is still smokin’ hot though – as long as she doesn’t start talking LOL
Yeah, I agree with Penny. Neither this or the President’s picture are awkward at all.. corny, yes… but not awkward…
You know what’s crazy? She looks damn sexy. Before today, it never would have crossed my mind.
Is that Russia I see??!
what’s with the phones??
A) Not nylons (or as the rest of the free world says it – pantyhose) — MOST women who tan don’t do their face; why get cancer on your FACE when you can just have it on your legs? DUH!
B) Yes, that’s a real American flag. No, she doesn’t know how to treat it right. Why would anyone be SURPRISED that Palin thinks it’s totally fine to throw a flag over a kitchen chair, crumple it up and call it a prop? Her kids are props – why shouldn’t a flag be? (BTW, I believe people should be able to burn them if they want to — but if you’re not using it if for real motives, have some respect. Runners’ World isn’t a political statement.)
C) Yes, that IS Alaska behind her. And Putin rearin’ his head. He’s in the tree-line. *kisses*
Have I told you lately that I *heart* you? LOL!
Actually we’d say ‘tights’ not pantyhose!
Tights are opaque.
She isn’t wearing pantyhose. If she were, her legs would have a matte look to them – not shiny like they are. You also wouldn’t be able to see the muscle definition as well.
Whether or not they’re actually her legs or someone else’s is a different story. Her head looks disproportionate to her body. Too wide. There’s just something not right about her head vs. her body.
“There’s just something not right about her head vs. her body.”
LOL i’ll just leave it at that.
Whether the pantyhose is shiny or not depends upon the fiber used.
I think I can see Russia from here
Surprisingly, this is a real UNSHOPPED image taken for Runner’s World. I don’t get the awkwardness except her pose, and maybe who let the idea of using a flag flung over a chair count as set dressing.
Could be much better and MUCH worse!
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PEOPLE, REMEMBER THIS IF SHE TRIES TO RUN IN 12. THIS IS A POSSIBLE WORLD LEADER? I.M SCARED.
Is that Russia out the back?
“American Flag Throw Blanket” NOT. That is an American Flag, not a blanket, and to treat it as badly as in this shot shows absolute dissgrace.
USMC Ret
Drape the flag over the char = disgraceful.
Burn the flag = patriotic dissent.
LOL
That is a flag, not a throw blanket, although the caption writer was probably suggesting she wraps herself in it. As for her legs, they are probably shiny because lotion (self-tanner or not) was probably recently rubbed on them. Plain lotion can also deepen the color of a tan.
Wow…you really CAN see Russia from her house!
HILARIOUS!
Definition of irony: when people say Palin is stupid, and they can’t tell the difference between what she actually said and what Tina Fey said.
It’s funny but what Tina Fey said was verbatim what Palin had already said. Palin made it very easy for Tina, Tina just had to copycat to be funny! And the definition of irony is not “when people say Palin is stupid, and they can’t tell the difference between what she actually said and what Tina Fey said.” The irony is actually Palin trying to sound like she knows what she’s talking about and coming off like an idiot! LOL
Also the lighting is very weird, all the shadows are casted to the left accept for the shadow of the lamp on the wall, its casted to the right… Another way to see its been photoshoped, but what isn’t now a’days? And for a patriotic picture, idk why she has the us flag on the chair like that; if it drops on the ground she better burn it! OHNOS!
Is she wearing pantyhose? What is she, a Hooters girl?
That is my exact thought when I saw the picture lolol
Wow. The photographer for Runner’s World should be fired! Nevermind the content, the lighting & composition is horrid!
DRILL BABY DRILL !!1122
Still love her, and no amount of liberal slander, viciousness, and ugliness will ever change that. In fact I think it just makes people like her even more because it shows the true biased nastiness and gutter mindset that those in the MSM and liberals in general have. I don’t think this is a good pic, though…but we ALL take awkward pics, that’s why this site is here, duh!
We are vicious for asking what papers she reads. She is such a victim….Puh-lease.
She and McCain would have gotten more votes if she’d worn outfits like that instead of fancy little blazers and skirts.
You may not like what she has to say, but Sarah P. looks gooooood.
Why is she wearing pantyhose with shorts and sneakers??
It’s freakin ALASKA. Have you ever ran in Alaska? Every little bit of insulation helps.
Because she’s a moron? I don’t know why she thought black pantyhose would look good. And notice how she isn’t wearing socks.
Runners do wear that, as I mentioned on another comment.
Oh damn! All over the keyboard! Again!
Ummm…. it’s actually illegal to use the flag in this way. Y’all can look it up, there’s actually a whole section of Federal law about the correct way to treat the flag (for those who care, just look up “US flag law” or something similar).
I saw another illegal use in the local paper the other day, an absolutely humongous US flag draped over a house. You’d have to see it to believe it, I’ve never seen a flag that big!
I’m not sure I’d call this photo “awkward”, though. Not sure what I’m missing. I completely dislike Sarah Palin, but this seems more like Palin-bashing than a true commentary on a bad photo. I hope someone will explain. Kindly.
it’s fake, you can tell by the shadows, they all slope towards the left except for the wall light that slopes to the right – even if there were two light sources the shadows would be similar everywere
Has Letterman seen this?
It’s real. Google Running World Sarah Palin.
Damn I hate her. I have been running in Alaska, you don’t wear nylons.
Photoshop or not, she’s still HOT!
Boo…That is an American Legion Banner and does not represent the ARMY only…..They should know better….probably made in CHINA
This looks a like an exercise tape from the 80’s. ‘Lunging with Miss Liberty”…or “Crunching to the Constitution”.
Google ‘gloss’ and pantyhose’ and you will see that she is almost certainly wearing them!
So obviously wearing hose. That was the first thing I noticed about the photo – BEFORE looking at the comments. Ugh. Fire the Runner’s World photog for shooting a “runner” in pantyhose. Regardless of who she is.
you all are dumb. the caption was meant to be sarcastic. not actually candid or whatever. do none of you have ANY humor?
Guess I missed the pic that sent the upset for July 4th, as apparently this site only goes back one week. Bummer! But since I don’t have access to the photo, and the comments have filled in the blanks: let it go. Palin is a nobody, and a non-player. Why stress about a nobody? The only idoiots will be those of you that pay to see her “perform” in the anticipated lectures and buy any books written by her.
the stars are on the wrong side of the flag. definitely photoshopped.
It’s folded over, that’s why the stars are wrong. The shadow thing is solid proof, though.
It’s real. Can’t you see Russia in the background?
This is totally real. If you saw the interview with Greta Van whatever her name is you would know that this is Palin’s living room. She interviewed her while she chopped vegetables and then they looked out her livingroom window to that awesome view.
Nice sconce. 80’s much?
Definitely awkward, whatever your politics. The pageant stance sells it.
Come one people, if it was fake then why would it be in Runners World? There is even a fudging link here in the comments! And as someone said, ofc its photoshopped, its in a damned magazine, which means they polished her up so that she would look better. But it sure as hell is Palin and the flag etc are real.
My grandson, dear 2 year old Douglas, declares,” She’s my mommy!” I couldn’t wait until my daughter got home from work to share the photo. They, both have GREAT legs.