As we approach Barack Obama’s historic inauguration, I felt it would be a good time to dig up a gem from last year. Many of you may recall that Barack made a cameo appearance in Chapter 206 of the Air Gear manga as “John Omaha”:

My Japanese is rather bad these days, but here’s what I’m told is the translation:

Panel Two
Woman: “It’s an honor.”

Panel Three
John Omaha: “Joennaa is an old friend of mine…and because it’s her lifetime wish, I opened up a little time to come here.”
“But now, I do have one regret”

Panel Four:
John Omaha: “Why didn’t I bring my tuxedo on the night I’m meeting such a beautfiul person?”

Text on the side: “Candidate for the next President of the United States!!”

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