"We told him Megan Fox would be here."

'Fun to watch someone else get heckled': Top 10 reasons Obama did Letterman
September 22, 2009
Jeremy Barker

U.S. President Barack Obama became the first sitting president to appear on Late Show with David Letterman last night, part of his bid to reassure people about his handling of the economy and healthcare.

Asked about former President Jimmy Carter's comment that some of the sharp criticisms aimed at Obama seemed to reflect racism, Obama deadpanned, "I think it's important to realize that I was actually black before the election."

In case you missed it, here are the Top Ten Reasons Why President Obama Agreed To Appear On The Show

10. Heard the lady with the heart-shaped potato was gonna be here.
9. Thought it would be fun to watch someone else get heckled.
8. Something to do with that whole cash for clunkers deal.
7. Every president since Teddy Roosevelt has done it.
6. Someone offers you 600 bucks you take it ladies and gentlemen.
5. We told him Megan Fox would be here.
4. Needed some time to hang out before check in time at his hotel.
3. I have no idea.
2. Said yes, without thinking, like Bush did with Iraq.
1. Wanted to congratulate Dave on the big Emmy win.