Earlier today, an anonymous contributor sent us The GOP Communications Staffer Emotional Guide to the #SOTU Address – As Told by Taylor Swift. Not long after this glorious compilation of gif-reaction excellence entered the digital world, we got word that someone wanted to respond. This person, another communications staffer but this time, a democrat, compiled a guide of their own from a perspective leaning slightly further left.

Preparing for a long day of #SOTU messaging and spinning, I’m like:

Walking into work, I’m like:

Seeing how many last-minute media requests I’ve received when I get into the office, I’m like:

When my boss gives me full control over what media outlets we talk to, I’m like:

Listening to the cable news pundits preview the speech, I’m like:

When the President walks into the Gallery like a boss and gets a standing ovation, I’m like:

When the President throws some bows at the GOP, I’m like:

When the President keeps it real and tells it like it really is, I’m like:

When the President talks about his accomplishments for the country, I’m like:

When the media interviews Tea Party Republicans for their reaction to the speech, I’m like:

When I lose my boss in Statuary Hall, I’m like:

When photographers are taking pictures of my boss, I’m like:

When my boss nails his messaging points in an interview, I’m like:

When my boss completely blows an interview, even though we went through messaging a million times beforehand, I’m like:

When my boss is blindsided by a question and throws a look of fierce rage at me during an interview, I’m like:

When I remember that tonight is President Obama’s last #SOTU, I’m like:

And when I think of who our next President may be, I’m like:

But when I look back on the last 8 years with our boy Barry, I’m really just like:

Related Links:

The GOP Communications Staffer Emotional Guide to the #SOTU Address 

Capitol Hill #SOTU Survival Guide