Why George W. Bush's Belly Tap of Barack Obama Is Going Viral

George W. Bush is giving a new meaning to the presidential hello.

Previously elected American head of state was among numerous U.S. dignitaries who paid their respects to the late Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 9th. The touching moment between him and Barack Obama was a highlight for many spectators.

During the church services, Bush (accompanied by his wife Laura Bush) made his way to sit down, finding himself next to Obama who was already seated between President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump.

While the Bushes were walking past, Obama politely stood up to allow them to proceed. This was the instance when President Bush playfully patted Obama’s stomach with his hand before taking his seat again.

Word-by-word translation:

1. The exchange (or conversation) rapidly spread,
2. Gaining wide popularity,
3. As numerous people were enchanted (or charmed) by the bond shared by the Bushes and the Obamas.

* The incident (or encounter) swiftly became a hot topic online, as many were touched by the friendship between the Bushes and the Obamas.
* The meeting (or event) soon gained traction, with people expressing admiration for the close relationship between the Bushes and the Obamas.
* The exchange caught on like wildfire, with the warm bond between the Bushes and the Obamas winning hearts everywhere.

1. “One user commented on X (formerly Twitter), ‘The belly tap is quite impressive!'”

2. “Another individual humorously stated, ‘I’ve watched that video a hundred times without even blinking!'”

3. “A user posted to X, ‘The belly tap is truly amazing,'”

4. “One person quipped on X, ‘I’ve watched this video 100 times straight without a blink.'”

5. “In X (formerly Twitter), one user exclaimed, ‘The belly tap is really something special!'”

6. “An amusing comment was made on X, saying, ‘I’ve watched that belly tap video 100 times without batting an eye!'”

Another individual came up with a unique twist on the salutation, expressing it as, “He affectionately referred to him as both ‘Slim’ and ‘Big Dog’ simultaneously.

As a die-hard admirer, I’ve noticed an intriguing evolution in friendly gestures among the influential figures: From a simple handshake to a high five, then a firm fist pound, progressing to a warm high five hug, even extending to shadow sparring, and in some extraordinary cases, a playful belly tap – like when Bush and Obama shared a moment!

Reminded me of another viral exchange that President Bush once had with Michelle Obama, but regrettably, she was unable to attend the Carter funeral because of a scheduling issue.

In 2018, Bush and the ex-First Lady brought laughter to the internet during the funeral service of Senator John McCain, as he playfully slipped her a sweet treat. They repeated this adorable gesture a few months later at the funeral of George H.W. Bush, Bush’s father, who was a former president, by offering her another candy.

Beyond the popular exchange between previous presidents, Carter’s funeral, where President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, Vice President Kamala Harris, and her husband Doug Emhoff were present, had many heart-touching instances. Among these poignant moments was a eulogy written by Gerald Ford for Carter, which was read aloud by the late president’s son, Steven Ford.

For a short period, Jimmy Carter and I were political adversaries,” he found. “However, during the countless memorable years that ensued, our relationship transformed into an unbreakable friendship, much like the one shared by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson since then.

In Ford’s tribute, he affectionately expressed his feelings towards the late politician, ending with, “Indeed, I eagerly anticipate our meeting again. There’s so much we need to discuss. Farewell, Mr. President. It’s great to have you home once more, dear friend.

For a look at more moments from President Carter’s funeral, keep reading.

Leaders came together as one to honor the late former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away in late December at the ripe age of 100.

I had the privilege of attending an event where history was made; it was the first time that all five living U.S. Presidents – Biden, Trump, Obama, Clinton, and Bush – convened together since the funeral of President George H. W. Bush in December 2018.

Without his wife Michelle Obama, Obama sat beside Trump prior to the president-elect’s inauguration on January 20th.

Or simply: Obama sat next to Trump without Michelle Obama before the inauguration on January 20th.

Among those present was the individual who is set to assume the position of vice-presidency officially later this month, currently holding the title of vice-president elect.

As a fervent admirer of our beloved nation, I found myself captivated by the sight of Canada’s esteemed Prime Minister, who has graciously decided to step down from office, sharing space with none other than the sibling of King Charles III at a recent event. What a momentous occasion!