So China's president [Hu Jintao] meets, uh- meets America's president. It's like President 'Who?' meeting President 'Huh?'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leno jokes that a meeting between China's and US presidents is like two obscure figures meeting.
- In plain terms
- He mocks the public's lack of familiarity with foreign leaders.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders often remain anonymous to the public despite their power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some national leaders remain obscure to foreign citizens?
Another view
The joke oversimplifies complex international diplomatic relations.
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