Does Tom Hanks collect old typewriters?

So Forest Gump was casting to type.

Well, uh, thank you...Tom Hanks. This will, um, surely influence me in the Democratic race. Also, loved Forrest Gump!

Well, it's a little hyperbolic, but for what it's worth, yay.

@famousauthor: He does, yeah!You ever see him on the Jonathan Ross show?He went into fairly graphic detail bout his obsession with them and scared the beejesus out of everyone.I actually thought it was hot.For reasons I do not wish to disclose.

I am a big Tom Hanks fan, but find it interesting that he produced a video to announce his support of a candidate. Think much of oneself?

Great. Another Hollywooder for Obama. A few more and we can write his political obituary.

Isn't a bit ominous that the photo caption behind him reads: Loose talk can cost lives. Run Forest, RUN!

Run Obama run!

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It's actually a hilarious interview...

@Word salad:
I meant to write: IT'S a bit ominous.....oh well.

I'm waiting to hear who Private Ryan endorses.

@famousauthor: The typewriters are an interesting new development. In the '90s there was that trend where TV talking heads had the rows of fabricated book spines behind them to signify that the speaker had read a lot and knew what they were talking about. Here, we have Hanks, who goes a step beyond and implies that he has worn out countless typewriters while deep in thought in his den and is the author of bold new thoughts, laying the ground work for a new millenium.

@Word salad: Right, right! And a sinking ship! Damn, that gives me confidence in his judgetment.

@SinisterRouge: I'm going with whoever snags a campaign song from Capt. Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters.

@uncle_wiggly: The use of bookcase backdrops for talking heads ended the day that a young and newly arrived Robin Williams decided to explore what Dick Cavett had on his shelf.

"History with a capital H..." Hacked out writing, with a capital H.

@nightwatchman_flamekeeper: I find it hilarious that he would not have noticed that.

@Calraigh: I see you that and raise you this.

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@Word salad: Isn't it odd that no matter how "normal"
and "regular guy" a celebrity can be...they will always, for certain turn into totally filthy rich weirdos with odd hobbies.

@hortense: Or whoever is nominated by that guy in Erie, PA., who stayed up past midnight once while playing Go Fish.

@SinisterRouge: I like Tom and he would have more credibility with me than say, Britney or the Olson's,*smirk*, however it does get old. His life has been hard, SinisterRouge, very sad really. He was on the island too long and then stranded at the airport, so perhaps I am being too harsh. ;D

Anyone know who Peter Scolari is endorsing?

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@pureblarney: I got nothin'.This may be the best movie he's ever been in.Joe Vs. The Volcano was a minor classic.No?

@Word salad: LOL. Can I tell you how many times I've tried to convince people that he was great in that movie with the volleyball?? I love that fucking movie.

Finally Obama gets that touch of relevance that he was looking for. And we get visual confirmation that Tom Hanks is still among the living.

Soon there'll be a video of Hanks and a Hillary-supporting Meg Ryan arguing adorably to a backing of Hoagy Carmichael standards.

@nightwatchman_flamekeeper: and is that a 9/11 picture to the right? So, the theme is Diaster! And typewriters!

Also, what's with bringing up the 3/5ths thing. Obama is quite qualified without having to guilt people into voting for him.

First Guam, now Tom Hanks! Hillary's campaign is deader than Eight Belles!

Who gives a flying fart about who Tom Hanks is voting for? I want to know who Peter Scolari is voting for.

@uncle_wiggly: Okay, so what does it signify that in my self-made video endorsing Obama for president, on the shelves behind me are several dozen penises?

@ginger rant: That you have mastered the ability to persuade half of the species by sheer charm?

@Calraigh: Yes yes! It's one of my favorites.

Luggage Salesmen: If I had the need, and the wherewithal, Mr. Banks, this would be my trunk of choice.
Joe Banks: I'll take four of them.
Luggage Salesman: May you live to be a thousand years old, sir.

Thanks, Hanks. We're cool now.

Although, since you're kinda on the late side... how about you make a video slapping Rob Reiner in his fat, dumb-shit face so we can truly call it even?

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@Priam: I want to know who Madison the mermaid is voting for.

Anyway, Tom Hanks seems too nice, even in his limousine liberal stage. Like, I'm waiting for the day when it's revealed that he has twisted sexual proclivities or is a Scientologist or something.

@cassandra: My friend's mother is his assistant.. and unfortunately, he just really is that nice. His wife isn't, however.

@SinisterRouge: Dude, I think everyone would be a weirdo with odd hobbies if they had the cash. Do you know how many pieces of miniature furniture I would own if I had the cheese? Lots. I mean LOTS.

@pureblarney: After hearing him on 'Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me . . . ' I will accept no other explanation for his reputation. Across the nation. And on plantations. But not Fox stations. Libations.

Also: Is this an authentic endorsement or just a brain cloud? Only time will tell.