How does this photo strike you? Just curious...

[Sparkly]

I want to see if anybody else sees it the way I do.

[Poiuyt]

1. It reminds me of when Nixon left office

[auntAgonist]

2. first thought .. Shrub leaving the WH forEVER!!!

A regime change !!

[Emboldened Chimp]

3. Are you talking about Nixon's wave when he resigned?

That's what see...

[Sparkly]

5. Wow, interesting first three responses!!

No, my first response was that he looks physically awkward, as if he's afraid to let go of the railing.

[Philostopher]

7. The way he has his feet positioned is especially awkward.

You're right -- he does look a tad wobbly.

[stevedeshazer]

36. Speaking of awkward...

[Philostopher]

37. Some here suggested the reason he bailed out on TANG

was that he developed a phobia of flying. That could explain the awkwardness getting on and off flying machines -- he spends his whole time on one curled up in the fetal position with his thumb in his mouth.

[speedoo]

19. Actually, he always looks uncomfortable this way.

Whether it's AF1 or Marine 1, he always holds on tightly to the railing. Like he's deathly afraid of falling down the steps.

Being charitable, I think it might be his bad knees (alleged bad knees, that is.)

[Nordic]

25. I thought it was a bit Nazi-esque

the old stiff-armed salute

[CarolynEC]

4. Nixon resigns

[KittyWampus]

6. His Right Foot Is Twisted Weirdly, Like He's Spastic

[ZombieNixon]

14. Yeah, actually, his entire lower body

is twisted weird. From the hips down is about 45° off from his chest. That looks uncomfortable.

[Radio-Active]

8. looks like he's wearing risers!

.

[SayitAintSo]

20. yep .... saw that ... sticks out pretty clear... n/t

[MazeRat7]

9. Mr. President...Mr. President...how many books have you read ? (n/t)

[canuckybee]

10. I thought Nixon also

must be wishful thinking.

[Sparkly]

12. Yes, it's amazing how many here saw that

I'd like to say that's what I was thinking too! :) But I was just thinking he looks like he's afraid to turn around or let go of the rail; he looks a little dizzy or something.

[LiberalFighter]

17. Why didn't the copter take off then??

Darn

[msanthrope]

11. Before I scrolled down, I thought "Nixon".....

Of course, Seinfeld had the Morty Seinfeld being impeached from Del Boca Vista Phase 3 episode on this week, so that might have helped conjure the image........

[AIJ Alom]

13. BON VOYAGE ! And Don't Come Back !!!

Seriously looks like Nixon.

[sallyseven]

22. At his feet is Marine One.

Now there are 1060. dead.

[NightOwwl]

15. It looks almost like he has no feeling in the lower half of his body.

If I was standing with my feet like that it would be physically uncomfortable.

Are there any meds with side effects that could cause lower body numbness?.

[drdigi420]

16. he's just not very bright

[Stew225]

18. the people, reporters, staff, etc. were on his

left side.

[HFishbine]

21. Buh-bye (EOM -- end of mess)

[arewenotdemo]

23. Nice shade of green

the chopper, not the chimperor.

Hope Kerry likes it.

[doni_georgia]

24. Look how turned in his legs are. Has he had a stroke? n/t

[Mz Pip]

26. Where's the dog?

I always see him getting on the helicopter with his little dog. Maybe everyone is afraid he'll drop him again.

MzPip
:dem:

[yardwork]

27. Consider frontal lobe dementia

Here is a website with a description of symptoms -

http://www.brain.northwestern.edu/mdad/frontal.html

Frontal Lobe Dementia
What is frontal lobe dementia?

There is a type of dementia called "frontal lobe dementia" which typically affects patients at a very early age. In this type of dementia, there is no true memory loss in the early stages of the type that is seen in Alzheimer's dementia. Instead, there are changes in personality, ability to concentrate, social skills, motivation and reasoning. Because of their nature, these symptoms are often confused with psychiatric disorders. There are gradual changes in one's customary ways of behaving and responding emotionally to others. Memory, language and visual perception are usually not impaired for the first two years, yet as the disease progresses and spreads to other areas of the brain, they too may become affected. snip...

Frontal lobe dementia affects the part of the brain that regulates comportment, insight and reasoning. "Comportment" is a term that refers to social behavior, insight, and "appropriateness" in different social contexts. snip....

Individuals with frontal lobe dementia frequently have executive function and reasoning deficits. "Reasoning" refers to mental activities that promote decision-making. Being able to categorize information and to move from one perspective of a problem to another are examples of reasoning. "Executive functions" is a term that refers to yet another group of mental activities that organize and plan the flow of behavior. ....Individuals with frontal lobe dementia often lack flexibility in thinking and are unable to carry a project through to completion. ....
Symptoms of Frontal Lobe (aka Frontotemporal) Dementia:

* Impairments in social skills
- inappropriate or bizarre social behavior (e.g., eating with one's fingers in public, doing sit-ups in a public restroom, being overly familiar with strangers)
- "loosening" of normal social restraints (e.g., using obscene language or making inappropriate sexual remarks)
* Change in activity level
- apathy, withdrawal, loss of interest, lack of motivation, and initiative which may appear to be depression but the patient does not experience sad feelings.
- in some instances there is an increase in purposeless activity (e.g., pacing, constant cleaning) or agitation.
* Decreased Judgment
- impairments in financial decision- making (e.g., impulsive spending)
- difficulty recognizing consequences of behavior
- lack of appreciation for threats to safety (e.g., inviting strangers into home)
* Changes in personal habits
- lack of concern over personal appearance
- irresponsibility
- compulsiveness (need to carry out repeated actions that are inappropriate or not relevant to the situation at hand.
* Alterations in personality and mood
- increased irritability, decreased ability to tolerate frustration
* Changes is one's customary emotional responsiveness
- a lack of sympathy or compassion in someone who was typically responsive to others' distress
- heightened emotionality in someone who was typically less emotionally responsive

Persons with this form of dementia may look like they have problems in almost all areas of mental function. This is because all mental activity requires attention, concentration and the ability to organize information, all of which are impaired in frontal lobe dementia. Careful testing, however, usually shows that most of the problems stem from a lack of persistence and increased inertia.

more at link.

[yardwork]

28. Or possibly Pick's Disease

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/picks_doc.htm

What is Pick's Disease?
Pick's disease is a form of dementia characterized by a slowly progressive deterioration of social skills and changes in personality, along with impairment of intellect, memory, and language. Although the disease varies greatly in the way it affects individuals, there is a common core of symptoms among patients which may be present at different stages of the disease. These symptoms include loss of memory, lack of spontaneity, difficulty in thinking or concentrating, and disturbances of speech. Other symptoms include gradual emotional dullness, loss of moral judgment, and progressive dementia. Although the disease usually affects individuals between the ages of 40 and 60, the age of onset may range from 20 to 80. Patients typically have atrophy of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Some nerve cells have characteristic abnormalities when viewed under a microscope. The cause of the disease is unknown.

[yardwork]

30. Complete list of symptoms of dementia

Dementia Symptoms & Signs

* Progressive memory loss
* Inability to concentrate
* Decrease in problem-solving skills and judgment capability
* Confusion, severe
* Hallucinations and delusions
* Altered sensation or perception
* Impaired recognition (agnosia)
o Impaired recognition of familiar objects or persons
o Impaired recognition through the senses
* Altered sleep patterns
o Insomnia
o Need for increased sleep
o Disturbance or change in sleep-wake cycle
* Motor system impairment
o Impaired skilled motor function (apraxia)
+ Inability to reproduce geometric figures
+ Inability to mimic hand positions
+ Inability to dress self
o Gait changes
o Inappropriate movements
o Other motor system impairment
* Disorientation
o Person, place, time disorientation
o Visual-spatial disorientation
o Inability to interpret environmental cues
* Specific disorders of problem-solving or learning
o Inability to generalize
o Loss of abstract thinking
o Impaired calculating ability
o Inability to learn
* Memory deficit
o Short-term memory problems (can't remember new things)
o Long-term memory problems (can't remember past)
* Absent or impaired language ability (aphasia)
o Inability to comprehend speech
o Inability to read
o Inability to write
o Inability to speak, without muscle paralysis
o Inability to form words
o Inability to name objects
o Poor enunciation
o Inappropriate speech; use of jargon or wrong words
o Inability to repeat a phrase
o Persistent repetition of phrases
o Other language impairment
* Personality changes
o Irritability
o Poor temper control
o Anxiety
o Depression
o Indecisiveness
o Self-centeredness
o Inflexibility
o No observable mood (flat affect)
o Inappropriate mood or behavior
o Withdrawal from social interaction
o Inability to function or interact in social or personal situations
o Inability to maintain employment
o Decreased ability to care for oneself
o Decreased interest in daily living activities
* Lack of spontaneity

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease are as follows:

* Swallowing problems
* Incontinence

[auntAgonist]

29. He looks DEFEATED!

[MockSwede]

31. Nixon 1974

No other way to see it!

[napi21]

32. Saying final goodby is my first thought too.

I'm trying to figure out why I think taht. Don't know if it's his position half way up the stairs, or the almost full turnaround instead of just a glance back. But there's something peculiar.

[Kadie]

33. I had the same thought. n/t

[sherilocks]

34. Seriously, he's so distorted that I always thought he was wearing

a bullet-proof vest. After a while I realized that it was his normal posture; his body is as distorted as his mind.

[Lefty48197]

35. You won't have Dick Nixon to kick around anymore.

.