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Biden confuses Taylor Swift with Britney Spears in remarks on his 81st birthday

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The president was giving remarks at the White House’s annual turkey pardoning ceremony when he mistakenly referred to Spears instead of Swift.

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  1. Forbes

    Biden Confuses Taylor Swift With Britney Spears After Joking About His Age On His 81st Birthday (opens Forbes)

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    Biden quipped about “turning 60” during the White House annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon Monday.

  2. New York Post

    Biden confuses Taylor Swift, Britney Spears in botched turkey pardon joke (opens New York Post)

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    The 81-year-old president stumbled over the punchline of his joke at the pre-Thanksgiving event.

  3. Newsweek

    Joe Biden's massive Taylor Swift gaffe goes viral on 81st birthday (opens Newsweek)

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    Biden appeared to confuse pop superstars Taylor Swift and Britney Spears during the annual turkey pardoning ceremony on Monday.

  4. NBC Los Angeles

    Biden confuses Taylor Swift with Britney Spears in remarks on his 81st birthday (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    The president was giving remarks at the White House’s annual turkey pardoning ceremony when he mistakenly referred to Spears instead of Swift.

  5. Insider

    Biden turns 81, pardons turkeys, confuses Taylor Swift with Britney Spears (opens Insider)

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    "That's a big bird, man. I'm impressed" Biden said during the ceremony where he confused Britney Spears and Taylor Swift.

  6. Salon

    Joe Biden mixes up Taylor Swift and Britney Spears while speaking at turkey pardoning ceremony (opens Salon)

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    In an effort to make a current pop culture reference, the President showed just how out of touch he is

  7. AL.com

    Biden mixes up Taylor Swift, Britney Spears as he pardons turkeys on 81st birthday (opens AL.com)

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    He said their White House trek was harder than getting a ticket to “Britney’s tour, she’s down in, it’s kind of warm in Brazil right now.”

  8. Entertainment Weekly

    Oops, Joe Biden mixes up Britney Spears and Taylor Swift at turkey pardoning (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    President Joe Biden accidentally confused singers Britney Spears and Taylor Swift in a speech at turkey pardoning on his 81st birthday.

  9. Fox News

    Biden's Taylor Swift-Britney-Beyoncé mix-up sparks social media mockery: 'This is an impeachable offense' (opens Fox News)

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    President Biden appeared to confuse pop singers Britney Spears, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift during his comments at the annual turkey pardon at the White House on Monday.

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