The leader of the free world appeared on Funny or Die's Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis to promote the Affordable Care Act, and EW talked with director/producer Scott Aukerman, who co-created the series in 2008, on filming in the White House,
Though Obama has appeared on several talk shows and hosted Google Hangouts that appeared across entertainment networks, "Between Two Ferns" is new territory for the president. The shows host has gained a reputation for off-color humor on the show,
The White House has made claims that appearing on "Between Two Ferns" turned Funny Or Die into a powerhouse of Healthcare.gov referrals. But beyond that, wow. Obama made just about every conservative with a Twitter account whine and cry Tuesday.
In a bid to get young people to sign up for health care, President Barack Obama became the first sitting president in U.S. history to appear on "Between Two Ferns," Funny or Die's intentionally awkward interview series hosted by comedian Zach Galifianakis.
Happy Holidays from everyone at Between Two Ferns, Funny Or Die, and some special guests.