Watch: 45 seconds of Sarah Palin breathing goes viral

Well, this is weird. Someone pieced together forty-five seconds of Sarah Palin breathing, taken from the ex-governor's recent video, "America's Enduring Strength," in which she responded to those who linked the shooting in Arizona to her sometimes violent political language. (She also likened such criticisms to "blood libel," the false accusations used to justify the persecution of Jews throughout much of European history. Keeping things in perspective: Sarah Palin's strong suit.)

It turns out kind of frightening, like standing too close to a malfunctioning robot:

This is definitely one of those "internet things" that would make my mother just shake her head and wonder just how much candy-colored lead paint was available to children of my generation. (Answer: so much lead paint.)

Commentarium (12 Comments)

Jan 14 11 - 11:11am
WithAnInotAnE

This is really uncomfortable to watch. Also, Sarah Palin, you emote so much! So much emotion! So many troubled sighs! So many deep inhales and pauses! You should look into a yoga career.

Jan 14 11 - 11:17am
kindaawk

1) i accidentally held my breath during that
2) i am now having a panic attack

Jan 14 11 - 11:38am
SR

For some reason I am totally turned on by this.

Jan 14 11 - 11:54am
Amber

Poke her in the butt...

Jan 14 11 - 12:27pm
Gazbo

Like Darth Vader with a smiley face on his helmet : )

Jan 14 11 - 5:08pm
G Man

"blood libel" is just a term for false accusations of violence, it was used correctly in her response. The media loves a "witch hunt' though. That being said, I am so glad she is not going to get elected to anything again.

Jan 14 11 - 5:56pm
Gazbo

Sorry G Man, that term is seriously arcane and not likely used by ANYBODY in a generic sense. Poetic license is one thing, but this one doesn't pass spec. My guess is that she's heard the term from one of her hyper fervid "associates" and re-used it in ignorance. It's either astoundingly nasty, or extremely revealing - she doesn't get a pass.

Jan 14 11 - 8:30pm
yupyup

exactly, Either she knew what she was talking about and is therefore just wrong. Or she dosent know what she is talking about and is therefore just stupid.......Im glad that things like this ( not meaning the shootings, but Palins response) happen so we finally see how stupid some people actually are.

Jan 14 11 - 11:22pm
MW

Guys who find Palin attractive are just fucking insane. I don't get it at all. Maybe they weren't breast fed as children and are attracted to anything with two lumps in the right place and a motherhood schtick? Ew. I hate to use a Harry Potter reference because it's not really my style, but Palin is Dolores Umbridge, 15 years younger and 20 pounds lighter. Wait and see...

Jan 15 11 - 11:48am
Twolane

You people actually watched that? For the love of God, why? Why!!!?

Jan 20 11 - 5:24pm
gummboy

your all a bunch of dueche bags

Jan 26 11 - 2:27pm
Matt

I can't explain why but this had me in tears

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