Will the Real Barry Please Stand Up?

“I wish I had a twin, so I could know what I’d look like without plastic surgery.” ~Joan Rivers

Obama | Anas

Obama | Anas

That’s Ilham Anas on the right, an Indonesian photographer who lucked into being a look-alike for President Obama. But the presidency ages a man quickly. It’s a tough job, as George Bush often told us. And Anas is 34 to Obama’s 47. I wonder what sort of wear and tear come from heartburn medication commercials and public appearances? Well, whatever. It’s good for Anas. He didn’t like the way he looked until Obama made it cool. So, now he’s got a look-alike career for the rest of his life and an improved self-image.

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5 Comments

  1. Matthew said,

    June 4, 2009 at 6:10 am

    Jules,
    Since I am a twin, I love the quote!

  2. julieluongo said,

    June 4, 2009 at 11:10 am

    You could hit your brother in the face and then be like, “that’s what I’d look like if my brother hit me in the face.” Not that you would. But you could.

  3. June 4, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    Bwa ha ha
    On another note, good for Mr Anas! I;m all for improved self-image. hmm… I wonder if he pronounces his last name anus or annas. just saying.

  4. June 7, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    When I was born the doctor took one look at my face, turned me over and said, Look … twins!
    -Rodney Dangerfield

  5. Sissy said,

    June 12, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    I was convinced as a child that we all had a twin somewhere in the world.

    I’ve never met anyone who looked anything like me.


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