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19 moments that prove Barack Obama is the coolest president of all time

8th November 2016

10:35am GMT

19 moments that prove Barack Obama is the coolest president of all time

Eight years ago, the United States of America elected the coolest President it's ever likely to have.

Future generations will remember Barack Obama for being the first black POTUS, or for implementing new healthcare systems, or repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell. You may not agree with his politics, but if there's one thing we can agree on, it's that he'll be remembered as a suave, sophisticated, funny and just-downright-cool President. Obama will still be President until January 20th 2017, after which either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will take up residence in the White House. Nevertheless, this seems like a good time to take a look back at some of the coolest moments of Obama's presidency.

1. When he pranked this guy good

President Barack Obama puts his toe on the scale as Trip Director Marvin Nicholson tries to weigh himself during a hold in the volleyball locker room at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, Aug. 9, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

Photo: Pete Souza

2. When he made a baby stop crying just by holding it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6k6kIrTAGk

3. When the President let a kid touch his hair

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Photo: Pete Souza “I want to know if my hair is just like yours,” the boy, named Jacob, said. Obama replied, “Why don’t you touch it and see for yourself?” “Yes, it does feel the same,” Jacob said.

4. When he sang Let's Stay Together by Al Green

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6uHR90Sq6k

5. When he and McKayla Maroney were not impressed

President Barack Obama mimics gymnast McKayla Maroney's signature look as he welcomes the 2012 U.S. Olympic gymnastics teams in the Oval Office, Nov. 15, 2012. Gymnasts include: Gabby Douglas, Kyla Ross, Aly Raisman, and Jordyn Wieber. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Photo: Pete Souza

6. When he went on Between Two Ferns and absolutely burned Zach Galifianakis

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You can watch the full episode here.

7. When Spider-Man got him and he played along

Oct. 26, 2012 "The President to be caught in Spider-Man's web as he greets the Nicholas Tamarin, 3, just outside the Oval Office. Spider-Man had been trick-or-treating for an early Halloween with his father, White House aide Nate Tamarin in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. I can never commit to calling any picture my favorite, but the President told me that this was HIS favorite picture of the year when he saw it hanging in the West Wing a couple of weeks later." (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

Photo: Pete Souza

8. When he Mr. Miyagi'd an annoying fly during an interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzgOS8dbF64

9. When he did the impossible: made a politician drinking a pint look convincing

MONEYGALL, IRELAND - MAY 23: U.S. President Barack Obama enjoys a glass of Guinness in his ancestral home of Moneygall alongside First Lady Michelle Obama (L) on May 23, 2011 in Moneygall, Ireland. U.S. President Obama is visiting Ireland for one day at the start of a week long tour of Europe. He will meet with distant relatives in Moneygall and speak at a rally in central Dublin after a concert. (Photo by Irish Government - Pool/Getty Images)

Photo: Pool/Getty Images

10. When he announced that the USA was building Iron Man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77pnVFLkUjM

11. When he read out mean tweets about himself on Jimmy Kimmel

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12. When he out-posed Usain Bolt

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Photo: Pete Souza

13. When he and Michelle danced to Etta James' At Last, sung by Beyoncé

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lmMqqNlo7I

14. When he got really into reading Where The Wild Things Are

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: U.S. President Barack Obama read to children from the book "Where the Wild Things Are" during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn April 21, 2014 in Washington, DC. President Obama and the first lady hosted thousands of children for the annual White House event dating back to 1876 that features live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling, as well as the Easter egg roll this year. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Photo: Win McNamee / Getty Images

15. When he gave the Secret Service a heart attack and spontaneously decided to leave the White House for a walk around Washington

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZR1CvSQntE

16. When he took a moment at his second inauguration to look at the crowds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mAcVW0yoI "I want to take a look one more time. I'm not going to see this again."

17. When he and Vice President Joe Biden got some exercise together

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Photo: Pete Souza

18. When he had to yell at Bill Clinton to hurry up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g87ra6gQTpI

19. When he signed off his last State of the Union with class

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