It seems that the question of Obama's race is a matter for international jesting. In an ill conceived remark Berlusconi, Italy's leader, referred to Obama as sun tanned.
Berlusconi calls Obama 'tanned' again - and makes wisecrack about Michelle (http://www.smh.com.au/world/berlusconi-calls-obama-tanned-again--and-makes-wisecrack-about-michelle-20090928-g7x4.html)
This makes us unsure whether he is being kind or being stupid. Is this some sort of back handed way of saying you're in?

So how does Mr Obama throw Italy under the bus?

So how does Mr Obama throw Italy under the bus?

Perhaps he could cut down on imported olive oil or spumante

perhaps he could cut down on imported olive oil or spumante

A new tariff on Chianti?

Berlusconi's a greasy one isn't he ? He better watch out . Michelle has sculpted abs;she'll kick his a$$ .

Obama will probably just send him a collection of Rob Schneider DVD's as punishment.

Obama will probably just send him a collection of Rob Schneider DVD's as punishment.

With the correct encoding.

Obama will probably just send him a collection of Rob Schneider DVD's as punishment.

Or more likely a velvet boxed edition of Obama's Favorite Speeches personally autographed by his Highness himself.