Patton Oswalt, Twitter celebrities (mostly) rip Obama's Denver debate performance

On Twitter after last night's presidential debate at the University of Denver, comedian Mark Agee wrote, "So everyone agrees Romney lied, and everyone agrees Romney won. Interesting country we have." Such sentiments were common among celebrities on the Twittersphere -- including comic Patton Oswalt, who ripped President Obama a new...

By Michael Roberts

October 4, 2012

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On Twitter after last night's presidential debate at the University of Denver, comedian Mark Agee wrote, "So everyone agrees Romney lied, and everyone agrees Romney won. Interesting country we have."

Such sentiments were common among celebrities on the Twittersphere -- including comic Patton Oswalt, who ripped President Obama a new one, and even at least one Obama campaign surrogate. See a sampling below.

The theme of Oswalt's multi-tweet analysis was Rocky, as you can see by this post-debate message.

Obama just got tuned up by Clubber Mormon.Go find your Apollo Creed and train, Mr. President. #3more #debate
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 4, 2012

That was followed by a point-by-point breakdown concentrating on the idea that style can triumph over substance under the right circumstances.

(1 of 3)There's a reason they call it a debate PERFORMANCE, Obama.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 4, 2012

(2 of 3) I've been smarter than a lot of shitty comedians who BURIED me in terms of entertainment, distraction and amusement.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 4, 2012

(3 of 3) The facts are on your side. But these are Battle of the Bands throw-downs in small bars. Play your hits. #47percent #binladen
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 4, 2012

And then back to the Sylvester Stallone series for this:

Hey Obama -- TRAIN WITH HILLARY.This is ROCKY III and she's your Apollo Creed. #eyeofthetiger
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 4, 2012

What about other luminaries, most of whom (to continue the boxing imagery) are in Obama's corner? Well, Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, who traveled to Denver this summer to campaign for Obama, somehow found something to get excited about in the president's performance. But Grey's Anatomy heartthrob Jesse Williams, another Obama-for-president Denver visitor, had a less effusive take.

Continue to see more celebrity tweets about last night's debate in Denver.

I'm in New Zealand watching the presidential debate! Obama is killing it on health care! #Obama2012
— Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) October 4, 2012

Obama blew it. I hate to say it but Romney was lying and Obama didn't hit him on it. #Current2012
— Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar) October 4, 2012

I think Romney was over aggressive at times but definitely won the debate. However I think Obama will be re elected as president
— Reggie Bush (@reggie_bush) October 4, 2012

Help me, Obi-Wan Politifact ,You're my only hope...
— Brad Bird (@BradBirdA113) October 4, 2012

I am guessing that Obama is now wishing he had just sent an empty chair in his place tonight.
— Chuck Woolery (@chuckwoolery) October 4, 2012

Continue for Jesse William's take on the Denver debate, plus more celebrity tweets.

Well done by Romney team tonight. My Pres is gonna hit the gym though.
— jesse williams (@iJesseWilliams) October 4, 2012

My opinion? Romney's tie won.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 4, 2012

Had to walk away from the debate last night. Wish there had been a fact-checker with a buzzer.
— rosanne cash (@rosannecash) October 4, 2012

Thought Romney won time of possession. #DEBATE
— Rick Reilly (@ReillyRick) October 4, 2012

"We have to work on a collaborative basis.I will sit down w democrats" Mitt Romney ... did he let the other Republicans know this #debates
— Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) October 4, 2012

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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