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Someone Noticed That The President Of Indonesia Looks Exactly Like Obama And Internet Lost It
Someone Noticed That The President Of Indonesia Looks Exactly Like Obama And Internet Lost It
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Someone Noticed That The President Of Indonesia Looks Exactly Like Obama And Internet Lost It

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The official portrait of the Indonesian President Joko Widodo was released back in 2014 when he took over the office, but recently it gained some unusual traction. Why? Because someone noticed the Indonesian President has some similarities with the former President of the United States Barack Obama.

Reddit user badcompanygg shared his find and people were quick to compare the two men, some even saying that Mr. Widodo looks more like Barack Obama than Obama himself.

Do you see any similarities? Let us know.

More info: reddit.com

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    This is the official portrait of Indonesian President Joko Widodo

    Someone on Reddit noticed that the Indonesian President looks a lot like the former president of the USA Barack Obama

    People started comparing them

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    Hidrėlėy

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    I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

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    Hidrėlėy

    Hidrėlėy

    Author, Approved Contributor

    I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

    What do you think ?
    Vonskippy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some one needs to look up the definition of "EXACTLY". Close, kind-of, sort-of, a little bit are all more accurate.

    anarkzie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah even before I read it, I thought it was Obama in a hat

    Lucida
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I saw the thumbnail picture I first saw Obama. Definitely looks like Asian Obama.

    John Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since Obama is 1/2 white you might say this dude looks like a White Indo. Obama: raised by his white family. That never gets much play for some reason.

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    PyroarRanger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone needs to do a face swap. If you do, reply to my comment with the picture. We need to see it.

    Aleksandra Kozłowska
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care about the look that much but dod you know that Widodo is huge fan of metal music? This is amazing! SLAYER 4ever mr President!!

    Georgeus Geraldo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your president use vans, denim jacket made by indonesian artist, and handmade chopper from local garage. This surely the coolest president in the history of Indonesia.

    The Laugh Fan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who finds phrases like 'and the Internet lost it' irritating? Hyperbole of this nature puts me off. I was interested in the article regardless of whether or not the collective people on the internet 'lost it'. It's such rubbish.

    Paul Osborne
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Millennials. A handful of people noticing is turned into 'the internet lost it'

    Load More Replies...
    Laily F. Noor
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh! Never noticed it before, though JokoWi picture is always there in my office

    Puppiesarepeopletoo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when i saw this i thought "wait. thats not Obama?"

    TC
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, actually Obama has a half indonesian brother since his mother married a man from there.

    IndoUK
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually Mr. Obama has a mixed Indonesian-American sister.

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    Erin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't really think they look all that similar.

    Alexander Melendez
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should be noted that Joko Widodo is presiding over a brutal and bloody genocide of indigenous Papuans.

    Taki
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or is Obama the western Widodo?

    Martinus Purwonugroho
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apanya yang mirip? Bagian mana? Mata? Hidung? Telinga? Mulut? Our president doesn't look exactly like Mr. Obama. Their smiles look very nice, I guess?

    Amaranthim Talon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOW???? It's being noticed?? Where the heck have people been all this time? This was a common knowledge back when O was in office- You think no one noticed that Barrack's step-dad was from Indonesia? Quite a resemblance and an interesting - coincidence -

    Chit Stank
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are both probably the sons of Muhammad Subuh. subud-foun...e9-png.jpg subud-founder-5afed93a469e9-png.jpg

    David Jeu
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha it's funny all brown people look the same ! 🙄

    Ben Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess we proved his citizenship finally!!

    Hans
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All Republican voter be like: "Impeachment now! Probably the president of Kenya, too!"

    Dan H
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    I thought that Obama was born in Africa?

    UniversalMel
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was born in Hawaii the last time I knew

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    Vonskippy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some one needs to look up the definition of "EXACTLY". Close, kind-of, sort-of, a little bit are all more accurate.

    anarkzie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah even before I read it, I thought it was Obama in a hat

    Lucida
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I saw the thumbnail picture I first saw Obama. Definitely looks like Asian Obama.

    John Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since Obama is 1/2 white you might say this dude looks like a White Indo. Obama: raised by his white family. That never gets much play for some reason.

    Load More Replies...
    PyroarRanger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone needs to do a face swap. If you do, reply to my comment with the picture. We need to see it.

    Aleksandra Kozłowska
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care about the look that much but dod you know that Widodo is huge fan of metal music? This is amazing! SLAYER 4ever mr President!!

    Georgeus Geraldo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your president use vans, denim jacket made by indonesian artist, and handmade chopper from local garage. This surely the coolest president in the history of Indonesia.

    The Laugh Fan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who finds phrases like 'and the Internet lost it' irritating? Hyperbole of this nature puts me off. I was interested in the article regardless of whether or not the collective people on the internet 'lost it'. It's such rubbish.

    Paul Osborne
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Millennials. A handful of people noticing is turned into 'the internet lost it'

    Load More Replies...
    Laily F. Noor
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh! Never noticed it before, though JokoWi picture is always there in my office

    Puppiesarepeopletoo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when i saw this i thought "wait. thats not Obama?"

    TC
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, actually Obama has a half indonesian brother since his mother married a man from there.

    IndoUK
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually Mr. Obama has a mixed Indonesian-American sister.

    Load More Replies...
    Erin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't really think they look all that similar.

    Alexander Melendez
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should be noted that Joko Widodo is presiding over a brutal and bloody genocide of indigenous Papuans.

    Taki
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or is Obama the western Widodo?

    Martinus Purwonugroho
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apanya yang mirip? Bagian mana? Mata? Hidung? Telinga? Mulut? Our president doesn't look exactly like Mr. Obama. Their smiles look very nice, I guess?

    Amaranthim Talon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOW???? It's being noticed?? Where the heck have people been all this time? This was a common knowledge back when O was in office- You think no one noticed that Barrack's step-dad was from Indonesia? Quite a resemblance and an interesting - coincidence -

    Chit Stank
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are both probably the sons of Muhammad Subuh. subud-foun...e9-png.jpg subud-founder-5afed93a469e9-png.jpg

    David Jeu
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha it's funny all brown people look the same ! 🙄

    Ben Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess we proved his citizenship finally!!

    Hans
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All Republican voter be like: "Impeachment now! Probably the president of Kenya, too!"

    Dan H
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    I thought that Obama was born in Africa?

    UniversalMel
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was born in Hawaii the last time I knew

    Load More Replies...
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