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"Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill visits the White House, meeting President Joe Biden and jokingly suggesting the nickname "Joe Bi-Wan Kenobi." The encounter sparks mixed reactions, with some finding it cringeworthy and others celebrating the Star Wars-inspired moment.

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Right-leaning sources criticize Mark Hamill's visit to the White House, condemning the actor's interactions with President Biden as cringeworthy and questioning the decision to invite him.

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Star Wars actor Mark Hamill paid a visit to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden, and during his visit, he jokingly asked if he could call the President "Joe Bi-Wan Kenobi," in reference to his famous Star Wars character, Obi-Wan Kenobi [1]. Hamill's nickname caught on quickly, with various news outlets and social media platforms picking up on the interaction and referring to Biden as "Joe Bi-Wan Kenobi" [2][3]. The actor's visit to the White House generated mixed reactions, with some criticizing the move as cringeworthy, while others found it entertaining and lighthearted [4][5].

During his visit, Hamill also made an appearance at a White House press briefing, where he continued the playful banter, asking if he could call the President "Joe Bi-Wan Kenobi" once again [6]. The interaction between Hamill and Biden gained attention from multiple media outlets, with many reporting the light-hearted exchange [7][8]. Despite some criticism from conservative-leaning news sources, the encounter between Hamill and Biden was generally well-received by many [9][10].

The meeting between Mark Hamill and President Biden occurred just ahead of Star Wars Day, which is celebrated by fans on May the 4th, a playful nod to the famous line "May the Force be with you" from the Star Wars franchise [11][12]. The nickname "Joe Bi-Wan Kenobi" continued to circulate on social media platforms and in news reports, further solidifying the connection between the President and the beloved Star Wars character [13][14].

Overall, Mark Hamill's visit to the White House and the playful exchange with President Biden provided a light-hearted and entertaining moment for many, drawing attention from both Star Wars fans and those interested in politics and popular culture [15][16].

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Change in Rank -4
Thread Age 15 days
Number of Articles 27

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US 85.0%
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Recent Coverage

May the Fourth be with you: Mark Hamill drops by White House for press visit

wcvb - 14 days ago - Hamill has been to the White House before, during the Carter and Obama administrations, but he'd never checked out the Oval Office.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/star-wars-actor-mark-hamill-drops-by-white-house-for-visit-with-joe-bi-wan-kenobi/60690783

'Star Wars' legend Mark Hamill gives Biden The Force for elections

Raw Story - 14 days ago - Washington (AFP) – Joe Biden faces a tough reelection battle this November, but for one day at least The Force was with him.Legendary "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill made a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room on Friday after meeting the US president.Hamill, 72, who played the powerfu...

https://www.rawstory.com/star-wars-legend-mark-hamill-gives-biden-the-force-for-elections/

Who Thought Inviting Mark Hamill to the White House Press Briefing Was a Good Idea?

PJ Media - 14 days ago -  

https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2024/05/04/who-thought-inviting-mark-hamill-to-the-white-house-was-a-good-idea-n4928762

THE CRINGE IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE: Lefty Actor Mark Hamill Shows up at White House Press Briefing to Praise Biden (VIDEO)

The Gateway Pundit - 14 days ago - Lefty actor Mark Hamill made an appearance at the White House press briefing today for some reason.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/05/cringe-is-strong-this-one-lefty-actor-mark/

Mark Hamill visits White House

The Blaze - 14 days ago - Actor Mark Hamill of "Star Wars" fame, who has been an outspoken supporter of President Joe Biden, met with the president on Friday before appearing at the White House press briefing.Hamill said that he called Biden "Mr. President," but Biden said Hamill could call him Joe. Hamill said he asked if h...

https://www.theblaze.com/news/mark-hamill-visits-white-house

Mark Hamill says he asked President Biden if he could call him 'Joebi-Wan Kenobi'

Entertainment Weekly - 14 days ago - 'Can I call you Joebi-Wan Kenobi?': 'Star Wars' star Mark Hamill dropped in to Friday's White House press briefing, where he opened up about meeting President Joe Biden just moments before.

https://ew.com/mark-hamill-asked-president-biden-if-he-could-call-him-joebi-wan-kenobi-8643468

Star Wars' Mark Hamill Touts Biden as President 'Joe-bi Wan Kenobi'

Newsweek - 14 days ago - Hamill said that he asked Biden if he could call him "Joe-bi Wan Kenobi" during a visit to the Oval Office on Friday.

https://www.newsweek.com/star-wars-mark-hamill-touts-biden-president-joe-bi-wan-kenobi-1897232

Mark Hamill Appears at White House Briefing, Calls Biden 'Joe-B-Wan Kenobi'

TMZ - 15 days ago - Mark Hamill says the force is strong with this White House, appearing at a press briefing to cap off the week and sing the praises of President Biden, whom he's already nicknamed.

https://www.tmz.com/2024/05/03/mark-hamill-president-joe-biden-white-house-press-briefing-kenobi/

Mark Hamill Kicks Off White House Press Briefing After Meeting The President, Reveals Joe Biden’s Jedi Nickname

Deadline - 15 days ago - “How many of you had ‘Mark Hamill will lead the press briefing’ on your bingo cards?” the Star Wars icon joked as he took the podium at the White House...

https://deadline.com/2024/05/mark-hamill-white-house-press-briefing-1235904087/

Mark Hamill Visits the White House and Gives President Joe Biden a Funny “Star Wars”-Themed“ ”Nickname

People - 15 days ago - Mark Hamill dubbed President Joe Biden "Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi" during a visit to the White House ahead of May 4, a.k.a. Star Wars Day

https://people.com/mark-hamill-white-house-president-joe-biden-star-wars-nickname-8643358

'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill meets Biden in pre-'May the 4th' DC visit

NY Post - 15 days ago - Hamill, 72, stunned reporters by walking into the press briefing room shortly after meeting Biden, 81.

https://nypost.com/2024/05/03/us-news/star-wars-actor-mark-hamill-meets-biden-in-pre-may-the-4th-dc-visit/

Actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'

ABC news - 15 days ago - “I was honored to be asked to come to the White House to meet the president."

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/star-wars-actor-mark-hamill-drops-white-house-109915491

Mark Hamill Roasted for Sharing ‘Cringe’ Story About Meeting Biden: ‘Can I Call You Jobi-Wan Kenobi?’

Independent Journal Review - 15 days ago - Actor Mark Hamill is sparking a lot of reactions after sharing a story from the moment he met President Joe

https://ijr.com/hamill-roasted-sharing-cringe-story-about-meeting-biden-can-i-call-you-jobi-wan-kenobi/

Mark Hamill Crashes White House Press Briefing After Meeting with Biden: ‘Can I Call You Jo-Bi-Won Kenobi?’

Breitbart News Network - 15 days ago - Mark Hamill made a surprise visit to the White House press briefing room after meeting with President Joe Biden.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/05/03/mark-hamill-crashes-white-house-press-briefing-after-meeting-with-biden-can-i-call-you-jo-bi-won-kenobi/

Mark Hamill Makes Cringey Appearance at White House Press Briefing, Lame Jokes Fall Flat

RedState - 15 days ago -  

https://redstate.com/benkew/2024/05/03/cringe-mark-hamill-shows-up-at-white-house-press-briefing-lame-jokes-fall-flat-n2173708