
Barack Obama's popularity has a further reach than Manute Bol going for the last piece of cake. The Korean locals love Barry and do not hesitate to pass on their positive energy about the election. After asking where I am from and answering "United States," many Koreans will often respond with a two-thumbs-up "Obaaaamaa!"
The youngest elementary class that I teach [10 year-olds] were chanting his name in class the day that he was elected President. They refer to our President-Elect as "The Barack Obama" and they think he is much more handsome than "the old guy." The kids don't pay much attention to his foreign policy but they do fancy him an experienced cook and ice skater:

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