Nice touches: (1) the "ONNHD" bars on the side; (2) the "Radiation Index/Velocity" popup that shows up at around 0:50, complete with an ominous countdown; (3) JUST BECAUSE WE LIKE TO ROLL IT OUT AND HAVE A SMOOTH, FLUID STYLE THAT CANNOT BE DENIED, DOESN'T MEAN WE AREN'T AMERICANS!
i started to get happy because this is the old onion that we all used to know and love and not the boring stuff they put out today. and then i see "(Aired 10/4/11)" sigh... why cant you come up with content and videos like this anymore?
Actually, they made this last October (it aired on IFC). The thing with Congressman Bobby Rush happened only a few days ago. However, I think they posted this here in response to the Bobby Rush incident.
They never specify how long he was in Congress for. Maybe he got caught tagging the Washington Monument in 2007? I like to think that Franklin changed very little during his 25 years in Congress.
We need him now. More than ever before. GOD Bless America 🇺🇸..
0:41 that scene of him shuffling across the floor of Congress with his skates was hilarious
I think this is more and more brilliant every time that I watch it.
PLEASE Onion, we want to see more of this guy!!!
He's a sweet soul brother!
Judging by his tag, Sugar Boots was about twenty feet tall!
This guy needs his own series
Truly an amazing man.
I love these historical news stories
Nice job, Onion! The old footage looks pretty realistic. Although I would say the sound quality is a little high for archive footage. Oh well.
I would totally vote for him
i love the clip of him skating in congress
How do they find these amazing actors?
they even got that weirdly oversaturated, grainy 70s film feel to it right.
I love how this is from the asteroid apocalypse episode where the world as we know it ends and the Onion, ever so vigilant, continues reporting
Lovin all these Onion vids lately :)
Nice touches: (1) the "ONNHD" bars on the side; (2) the "Radiation Index/Velocity" popup that shows up at around 0:50, complete with an ominous countdown; (3) JUST BECAUSE WE LIKE TO ROLL IT OUT AND HAVE A SMOOTH, FLUID STYLE THAT CANNOT BE DENIED, DOESN'T MEAN WE AREN'T AMERICANS!
this makes me SO HAPPYYYYYYy
god i love the onion
"If you excuse me, I gots ta boogy!" RFLMAO!!!
"I ain't tryin-a jive you..."
Such idealism, such vision...
Sugaboots 2012!!
Sugaboots 2020!
Sleeveless blazer is off the chain! LOL
Hey Undercover! Undercover Brother!
0:34 Slickest sign-off ever?
its true I travel a lot during the bush years and now its pretty funny how things have changed
Smooth
*Coolest politician ever.* 😎
I think this was actually made (but not put on RUclips) before that. In which case, excellent timing :P
This video has disturbingly serious undertones
Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT???
Bring back the 'Fro!
if only all politicians were so transparent w/their agenda
i started to get happy because this is the old onion that we all used to know and love and not the boring stuff they put out today. and then i see "(Aired 10/4/11)" sigh... why cant you come up with content and videos like this anymore?
That asteroid just keeps coming... It was at 23 hours on the shark attack video.
I interned for Prof. It was a magical time. Gone too soon.
Brother!
I'm gonna have to agree with you.
Is this the same guy who was on "The Wire", you know, brother from New York, the one who lit up Stringer?
Love The Onion! 'Sugarboots' Franklin 2012!
at this stage, i wouldn't be completely surprised if this was reported by an actual news station
And kangaroos are essentially fish.
I see that 12 skateboarders have seen this.
Actually, they made this last October (it aired on IFC). The thing with Congressman Bobby Rush happened only a few days ago.
However, I think they posted this here in response to the Bobby Rush incident.
I would vote for him.
this guy's voice is awesome
In ten years, we will look back at this video and think it was ironic they used to make a joke about such things.
Bump
Wump
Who ever wrote this loves life.
Is he the congressman that was kicked out of the room for wearing a hoodie during his speech?
Dude... Is that the "Don't Copy that Floppy" guy?
well his gots too boogie!!!! :)))
I think I've seen this guy around Venice Beach.
I HAVE BEEN LOST IN TIME AND I DON'T KNOW WHEN I AM
still better than most people in congress
now I want a peice of paper.
They never specify how long he was in Congress for. Maybe he got caught tagging the Washington Monument in 2007?
I like to think that Franklin changed very little during his 25 years in Congress.
id like to meet the actor and his roller skate skills
Why was such a crucial part of US history left out of my education?
Is that a sharp gf-8787 boombox?
People need to stop saying this was making fun of Bobby Rush. Look at the description. Look when it was originally aired.
this beats the rent is too damn high man.
ROFLMAO!!! I needed that.
ONION
god I love his smile~
How timely.
The rent is too damn high!
spray painting the washington monument.... I WANNA SEE THAT
Jet Set Radio Party for 2012.
COMBO!
I would watch a movie about this guy.
True, but have you seen our debt recently?
I'm not here to jive YOU!!!
I dig it.
'scuse me, I gots at boogie.
1982? was it really 30 years ago? seems just like yesterday
Haha topical humor's great.
i fuckin love the paper cup
DAMN YOU AUTOCORRECT
you only had to wait 2 more days to upload it
What in the actual f*ck....lol
lol, I remember that...Booker T
great job. really funny!
0:47 is that a countdown for an asteroid impact?
Back when the onion was good
Hoodies are next. Oh, wait..
I Still don't understand that Radiation Meter that appears in some Onion videos! CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN IT?!
I think you mean Cressbeckler/Sugarboots 2012
I think he should return to politics so we can elect him as president!
@peasinacan. Magnitude from Community? Perfect! Haha...
If Rush Blowhard had this bit they would try to run him off the air again!
This is a rather old Onion video, just reposted.
I'm not sure about any of that.
I'm certain you've uploaded this before, Onion.
is that combo?
i think this is making fun of the guy that wore a hoodie in the house
Thumbs up if you want to see MORE of this guy!!!!
solid
I love his accent :)
I put one and one together, does that count?
Bobby Rush, one more reason to hate Illinois. :P
too soon? HELL NO!