Obama Speech Causes Panic, Confusion, 911 Calls

February 25, 2009 -- Santa Monica, CA. President Barack Obama delivered a phenomenal speech to congress and the American people last night, but it sparked panic and wide-spread confusion across America. But it wasn't his words or policy that created the mess.

The President's speech caused a previously unannounced preemption of prime time television shows. As viewers settled in to get their usual fix of Tuesday night's must-see TV, they were shocked to find out they got Obama instead of "American Idol." They saw the President instead of "Two and a Half Men." Many confused Americans took to the streets to figure out what was happening. Others flooded 911 lines and television network switchboards trying to find out what was going on.

Many in New York couldn't help but think the worst. "At first I thought there might have been another attack. It was all so scary. I sat down to watch 'Idol' and I found the President on every channel," said a panicked New York resident. Others wondered if the sad state of the economy meant new shows had been yanked for good. "The first thing that went through my mind was the TV networks must finally be broke, and that we'll never get a new show ever again. Why else would I be seeing reruns on a Tuesday night in the middle of the season," said Pam DePalma, a Los Angeles resident.

Obama's speech was broadcast live across the nation at 9 p.m. eastern standard time, right in the middle of prime time. Viewers on the west coast got reruns of their favorite shows in the regular timeslots. There have been no reports of injury or looting as a result of people taking to the streets, and the white house has not issued a statement on the matter.

The reporters here at Thank God For the Internet Blog will continue following this story and provide updates when news breaks.