Obama Grew After Leaving Choom Gang

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After his years with the childish Choom Gang in Hawaii, Barack Obama matured beyond these youthful indiscretions. He matriculated to Occidental College in Los Angeles and found more adult groups with which to spend his time.

Barry and The Chong Gang

"Haaay, maaan, better get yer tokes in before Barry bogarts it again, man."

"Oh, wow, maaan, we'd better stop at the store. I see Barry's gettin' the munchies back there." 

These years were instrumental in building Barack Obama's character. In his re-election campaign, he has drawn from these experiences to establish a winning theme.

(Image from Deep Fried Manatees.)