Tyra's Trippin'
Filed under: Barack Obama > Tyra Banks
"Michelle Obama, you're one hot mama," Tyra Banks says in the new issue of Harper's Bazaar.
The Top Model host did her best First Lady in waiting impersonation for the mag's new issue.
Tyra also talked and talked about Obama and Michelle.
She says, "When Barack won the nomination, I just started bawling. I started calling all these people, and everybody was talking to me like I was crazy. They’re like, ‘Well, he hasn’t won yet,’ but I’m like, ‘Yes, he has, because he’s gotten this far.' So what gives me tears is if Barack Obama wins, kids are going to say that a black man can be president, too," she goes on. “I think it will give so many people – black, Latin, Asian, even white people that feel forgotten – hope. I did not think I would see it in my lifetime, and I’m only 34.”
And, as for Barack's wife, Michelle, Banks says, "With Barack Obama, his becoming president is them becoming president because Michelle was there from the beginning. Without Michelle, he wouldn’t be there.”
Amen!
So, what would Tyra like to see in a First Lady???
“Oh, I want her to not take herself too seriously," she says. "She’d need to know how to take a fierce picture, but at the same time be able to eat fried chicken, have grease on her fingers, and be okay with getting photographed like that, too. I’d want her to feel like every child in America is hers – to have a true connection.”
Hmmm, not so sure about the grease on the fingers part!
she secretly wants barack, me thinks.
nice…..
ummm i love tyra but shes so into herself lol. the photospread was not necessary!
Oh my gosh, gotta love Tyra. She's so beautiful!
Just TYRA being Tyra! silly!!
The model "Barack" is hot! These pics will become a reality. McSame is going down!! His old ass doesn't stand a chance!
you go tyra!!! love ya
Tyra tries way too hard! Its so annoying..she just comes off as a trophy wife in these pictures!
man, all she does is go on about black people.
white people don't do it.
if we were to be all oh yay another white president it would be a DIFFERENT story.
all she does is go on about peoples colour of skin
it's annoying.
but yeah i want obama as president. but not because he's black ffs.
Re: Kaylafacce – I definitely agree… lol.
Tyra just described herself!
She's a moron. Watch the soup, all they do is make fun of her, it's hilarioius.
Barack has no personality.
What a blow hard bitch! Most people don't take fierce pictures. We all look funky on camera. Get over yourself Tyra… nobody gives a fuck.
I hate how people want Obama to win just because he is black. Doesn't anyone read on the issues anymore? Don't sound ignorant!
The last thing we need is Obama for president. Seriously, why is this nation rooting for someone who's last name is so reminiscent of OSAMA (as in Bin Laden)??? The guy gives me the creeps!
Re: NikkiS_lovescelebs –
theres no reason to say yay for another white president becasuse they've always been white lol. this election is HUGE historically not just for Black people but for everyone. I've been scared hes gonna get shot by some crazy person im suprised it hasn't happened. I hope it wont! Obama 08'!
lolol so rude, tyra's kind of playing the race card with the chicken grease on the fingers right? we at thegreylist.com love barack &michelle, they're such a cute couple!!!
Re: Kaylafacce – Or not so secretly. I'm very pro-Obama, but this photoshoot is ridiculous!
&ps. to hunnibee, we totally agree.
is that Monica under the desk?
Re: Cat223 – That's so true about The Soup, I saw Joel at show and it was hillarious when he mocked Tyra's fear of dolphins.
I do love Tyra and ANTM though…
Being a n*gger does not make you the best man for the job….neither does being young, kids. Stop using the fact that McCain is older as an argument for who will be a better president. Read a freaking real news article once and a while instead of this one sided propaganda Perez posts. It's Tyra for f*cks sake! She's an idiot!
Re: HunniBee –
I don't think I'd be upset if someone shot him……or if someone shot any other coon for that matter.
Whatever. This s.o.b. isn't even president yet. It'll be awfully embarrassing when he loses and things like this are still floating around, for posterity's sake.
proves it right there…….people just seem to want him to win BECAUSE of his color. you'll find out sooner than later it's a bad decision to base your presidential vote on the color of ones skin vs. his ability and know how.
i love tyra.
that is just plain creepy.
Re: C-Murder – grow up-racist!
Re: NikkiS_lovescelebs –
I know right if we are like go John mccain cause he's white!
it'd be OMG YOU RACIST
Don't like Tyra. She's so full of herself!
GO BARACK!!!
Re: NikkiS_lovescelebs – Shut-up!
you spell COLOR "colour " so I take it You aren't American-stay out of it!!
ok all you haters, I think this is a nice article. She said for ANYONE that has lost hope that this is a terrific thing. As a white woman, I have to agree with her. Rock on Tyra!!
btw i am canadian and am neutral on the subject,
Oprah said she would never use her power to support a presidential candidate because she has such huge unfluence……………and look what she did.
Re: HunniBee –
my dad said the same thing lol
i'm just saying, things are pretty one sided, i know they've always been black but surely people could be happy because they've got another white president if people can be happy that there's gonna be a black president, especially as some people seem to base there vote on race.
Umm, holy inappropriate, if I was Michelle Obama I would be offended
Re: PLEZZZ – what does it matter where I came from? surely I can follow politics like anyone else?
The model "Barack" is hot! Yeah and he is gay like Barack too! Larry Sinclair! I guess Tyra was to busy with herself to realize her husband was a homosexual. I knew when Obama was using the Obama Girls as a campaign gimick he was over compensating for something. Besides, I though Obama was the new new Hillary anyway???
I cannot believe that people actually watch her show…she is sooooo lame
aha! She says she 34?! ahaha!
Re: PLEZZZ –
how does that matter?
the states are all up in everyone else's politics..
wtf at her word spelling that makes you look dumb for mentioning something like that.
Next thing you know, she'll do a segment on her show where she wears an "Obama Suit" and walks around the mall so she knows how it feels to be a presidential candidate…. :: shakes head ::
Re: PLEZZZ –
My maturity level has nothing to do with being a racist. When I'm 90 I'll be one. Would you like to know why? I will never reach a point in my life where I enjoy people who are stupid, or enjoy a n*gger coming into my house to kill me…AND I will never be okay with one stealing my property.
Re: C-Murder –
oh no perez a racist made it through! oh well.
Wow! What is up with those pics! THat is Tyra posing as Michelle Obama?! Creepy! And yes, while it would be great to diversify the presidency, should't we look at qualifications, plans, etc for a future president and not at how great it would be to have a minority president? And Tyra's gone a bit wacky this last year, wouldn't you say???
she's an ugly ho
Re: HunniBee –
I'm sorry, are racists not allowed to voice their opinions? Does it not fit in with Perez's one sided BS?
Re: sibbyjaydee123 –
you're wrong…as prejucie as this country is i highly doubt everyone wants to vote him in just because of this color. people do appreciate his political platform…and furthermore tyra is one person. a cray one at that so just because shes voting for a certain reason doesn't mean everyone else is voting for that same reason.
prejudice* oops
HunnieBee says-
"ummm i love tyra but shes so into herself lol. the photospread was not necessary! "
Tyra is not into her self, She is a Beautiful, Smart woman, And she knows how much she has achieved in so little time, She is just confident.
And too the Photo spread, Tyra quoted saying:
"but in my early 20s, I used to want to be a princess. But I didn't want to have to marry somebody in order to do it! Of course, I don't see the position of first lady as a princess, where it's something you have to marry into."
All she wanted to do is relive a old fantasy, Being a "Princess" But I'm sure you did not read the whole article to even understand the reasoning behind this Spread.
Re: C-Murder –
Racism and Bigotry are what is killing this country. Tyra gets on my nerves and she may have gone pverboard with the photospread but you know what, Black people have been here over 500 years with whites and it's a shame that this is the new millenium and succesful blacks are still trying to accomplish "firsts".
If the democratic nominee was Asian, Native American, Hispanic, etc those groups of people would have celebrated as well.Tyra's expression obviously is over board but understandable. Posts 21 and 22 are a testament as to why it MATTERS.
Re: C-Murder –
oh no by all means voice your opinion, it doesn't effect me either way.
While I think the photos are neat, they weren't really necessary. I would like to add that all of you who are making this a black/white thing that Barack is neither black nor white - he's mixed. He's not a white man. He's not a black man. He is HUMAN. Get over it, idiots.
I just love how crazy Tyra is!!!
The Presidency is not affirmative action position, it is one of the most important jobs in the country! The person should be qualified and experienced, not looking to steal other people's ideas and on the job training! I do not want to vote for a President because he has played the victim, and I am suppose to feel sorry for him. Our country is too important to be put in the hands of a used car salesman. Not to mention with Obama we are getting Hillary without the experience, what sense does that make!?!??!
Re: CaseyBleu –
im not talking about just the spread/article…tyra in general is always very into herself, or atleast thats how it seems on her shows. but i like and respect her work and all that. A lot of people i know think she boasts a lot about herself. Still a nice lady though no need to get all mad!
Re: jenniemomo –
omg very good point! its so easy to forget hes both. my mom said when she grew up in the south that no matter how little african american blood you had, you were considered black. i guess lots of people still think that way.
@c-murder - you are the embodiment of ignorant america. You're the type of person that the rest of the world see's that and makes them hate this country. Being a racist and admitting you're a racist does not make it ok. You're not better than anybody and it's something you're going to want to get through your head now before you piss off the wrong person and they slap you.
Re: HunniBee –
Thanks for your permission.
NOOOO! Ignorance is killing this country! And Political Correctness! If people woke up and realized that the presidency is a very important job and not a popularity contest, maybe this country would be in better shape! So yeah, it does not matter if you are black or white it matters who iss more qualified and that is not Obama!
Re: Minx –
Do you understand that Tyra brought up race first? This article gives me a platform to say what I think. If no one brought up all this crap, I would probably never even think about it…let alone comment about it.
I really like Tyra (with her silly and nutty self because of what she does for girls), but somehow, I don't think she is the one I would listen to for political advice, photography wise or other wise. And that eating the fried chicken thing, didn't Tiger Woods have to go through that crap?
Re: jenniemomo –
As far as someone slapping me, that's what my concealed weapons permit is for….try it.
I don't care if I make you or anyone else "hate" this country. That's your own problem. I don't "hate" you for being to stupid to read a statistic every once in a while about the (very) high percentage of crimes commited by blacks versus those commited by whites.
This is creepy
Re: ????????? –
"inexperience" vs. career politicians
Great founders that shaped our country, No experience:
George Washington 1st president, helped found this country No experience
Alexander Hamilton provided framework of our gov'tpolicies No experience
Benjamine Franklin Turn coat , helped found our country, no experience
John F. Kennedy signed the civil rights Bill, no experience
Abraham Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamtion, reunited the country no experience.
As for career politicians we are doomed with the same old politics. That is what I am tired of. Politicians with too many ties and commitment to lobbyists of corporate America. McCain has stated he knows nothing of economics and healthcare the two biggest things Americans care about right now. I'm sorry but with him hinting at war with Iran, I don't think I can do another Bush
:) Go Tyra and Go Obama!
C-MURDER IS A DUMBASS… I AM A WHITE FEMALE AND I AM 100% CERTAIN I READ THE SAME NEWS YOU READ, PLEASE TELL ME WHERE YOU FIND THE "STATISTICS"… YOU ARE TRAILER PARK TRASH AND JUST LIKE YOU HATE BLACKS, WE HATE YOU… WHY DON'T YOU KILL YOURSELF WITH YOUR CONCEALED WEAPON… YOU WON'T BE MISSED…
If Hillary had won would she have cried because a woman was running for President? Or only because he is black that is why she cries and wants to vote for him? I am confused.
tyra should watch her words, but this is a lovely photoshoot.
She is so full of her own shit it isn't even funny. Seriously, she doesn't have a clue about politics and she just loves to see herself and hear herself talk. God I can't stand this woman, I have never seen someone love themselves so much. It wouldn't suprise me if she deemed herself a saint of all black women. And technically, Obama isn't black, he's half white. HALF WHITE. He's not black or white, he's half. So it's ridiculous to call him the first black president, because he isn't even fully black.
P.S. EVERBODY, C-MURDER MOM AND DAD ARE COUSINS, THAT EXPLAINS HER RETARDATION…
I APOLOGIZE, SHE DOESN'T SPEAK FOR US ALL… JUST FOR HER AND THE TRAILER PARK SHE STAYS IN…
Re: C-Murder –
Sorry sweets but your ignorant statements show you for what you are. Perez brought up Tyra, Tyra didn't come on Perez Hilton and put her photospread on this site. So if you want to spew hate why don't you aim it at Perez and tell him that this shit don't interest you?
I can see that you will just have to learn the hard way that there is NO PLACE for racism in this country or in this world. We are all flesh and bone. You cannot generalize an entire race of people for the mistakes made by those of the same color.
You are such an idiot. Disgusting.
Re: Minx –
No experiance? Are you fucking kidding me? Have you even opened a US history book in your life? Everyone one of those men come from a prestigious background, groomed in politics, financial means, most of our founding fathers were already established lawyers and well versed in politics. They weren't just random people who decided to get together, they were all highly educated, well off white men who knew what they were doing before they even did it. You must of failed US History 101 and Poli Sci 101.
Re: C-Murder – Where are you from C-Murder?
Re: beachbum88 –
Florida, and not the trailor park part….in case you were wondering.
Re: C-Murder –
I wouldn't be upset either
Re: Minx –
But she did do the spread and article, correct? And those are direct quotes, right?
Re: YESYOUDUMBASS –
Sorry, tried to post links…it wont let me.
Google it while I look into killing myself with my concealed weapon….idiot.
Re: Kaystar87 –
Sorry but America defines Obama as Black. The one drop rule still reigns supreme here. Other countries may be able to make the distinction but in America with people like C- murder callin him a coon, if Barrack was walking down the street no one would look at him and say "look at that mixed man crossing the street". It's black man, fact of life, get over it. The rest of America has not caught up to your correct assessment of his racial makeup.
Re: YESYOUDUMBASS –
Please tell me where I insinuated that I was speaking for anyone other than myself?
hey i thought all of this racism shitz was out the door with this new and improved site.
Sienna Miller for president (of my lap)
everyone knows she's on crack
Re: C-Murder –
And did she come on here and post it? Did she hold a gun to your head and make you read it? Your direct racist quotes far outstrip any comment Tyra may make and the truth is a lot of what she said is how some blacks feel. Sorry you can't understand that. As a white woman, the racist comments you made are blatant examples of what is wrong with the US.
oh yeah and C Murder looks kind of hot in that wife beater
lol she's SUCH a weirdo
Re: Kaystar87 –
And for ALL that you rattled off, tell me WHICH one has EVER founded a COUNTRY Before TELL ME. It's called LIFE as an experience. Barrack and Hilary are both highly educated, have worked for their communities and like McCain loved this country enough to try to run for its highest office. The men I listed believed in a dream an idea and pursued it so they are JUST like Barack. So if you can't see the POINT that THEY ( barack and Hillary) are FIRSTS just like the people I listed that is your issue to work out.
I'd rather set my head on fire than listen to Tyra rant! When she's around white people she sounds all proper and white, and when she gets around other blacks, she starts talking like a home girl…
Case in point the photos are creepy. Who poses like that for pictures of a person who is still very much alive and running for president. Its just all wrong… Maybe fifty plus years from now if Obama did become president or something. But while he's running and alive… Creepy
yes this photo spread wasnt necessary at all…wtf was the point of this?
Ummm…isn't that "eating fried chicken" part kinda racist? LOL
Why is she trying to perpetuate that black stereotype of fried chicken? That is so classless.
"Michelle Obama, you're one hot mama,"
Michelle Obama looks like Emmanuel Lewis.
Re: Kaystar87 –
For the record, these men had NO CLUE what they were doing, they just believed that they were right and with conviction in their hearts committed themselves to kick King George out of the new World. As for you assuming I know nothing of US History…. I gradutated from Loyola University with my BA, double majoring in Political Science and Sociology and double minored in Classical studies and History so I can go on about politics all day. I believe I am more than up to answering your political and or history questions ANYTIME. Oh, I also got my MA at The Ohio State University so bring it.
CRACKHEAD! LMAO AT C-MURDER… THERE IS HELP FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU
Tyra is amazing!!! Don't hate you guys…
Re: YESYOUDUMBASS –
Yes, that help is known as a frontal lobotomy.
Ok, I'm sorry, but this really pisses me off. This "photo spread" is ridiculous. Excuse me, but does ANYONE pay attention to this issues anymore?! What the fuck has happened to this country? All I am hearing out of these celebrities is, "Oh the first black president"…etc., etc. And your point is? It doesn't matter if he is black or white, what matters is what he believes in and his record. If Tyra Banks had ANY idea what she was talking about, she'd realize that Barack Obama has literally no experience…he's been in Congress, what, 5 years? Has she even checked up on what he wants to do with this country? No, because she has her head up her ass and is so THRILLED about the first black president. Furthermore, what on earth is wrong with this country that we would make such a mockery out of something as serious as a presidential campaign by creating a photo spread in a fashion magazine dedicated to him? Tyra has handlers and managers who tell her what to do, what to think, how to spend her money, even what to wear, every single day of her life. Does she even have any idea what it's like to have a REAL job? One that DOESN'T include looking cute and strutting down a runway?
In my opinion, these stars need to get a fucking education and wake up.
Re: amandalib –
completely AGREE.
Re: beachbum88 –
TOTALLY AGREE!!!!
People worship Obama like if he is the next coming of God only because he is black. No one asks about the issues differencing him and McCain. In addition, there are other black presidents in the world -Nelson Mandela, anyone?!!!-, it is not like if he is going to be the first in the world and even if he was, we (as a nation) are trying not to be racist and yet all I keep hearing about Obama is how great he is because he is black. Come on people, wake up and be fair to all FOUR candidates-yes there are four!
Re: kfourcat – for sure. i LOVE barack and i hope he wins, but this whole spread is funked up!!!
This is so sad. Barack will not be good for the country. All these uneducated celebs who think their lackluster opinions actually have merit are sick and sad.