One of the teleprompters used by United States President Barack Obama to deliver prepared remarks collapsed and shattered during a press conference yesterday, an event which warranted international coverage and even occasioned an obituary. In other news, swine flu will kill us all.
"throws out the first pitch"…to "teleprompter off-base".
Somebody's been boning up on their segue skills.
Clearly the teleprompter swooned and fainted when Obama's piercing gaze became too unnerving. I'd probably shatter into a million little pieces as well if he was reading off me…