Apparently, Berlusconi has something about Obama's "tan..."

Far from backing down from his description earlier this month of America's first black president as "young, handsome and also sun-tanned", he reiterated the bizarre remark, again insisting that although it sparked international anger and ridicule, it was intended as a compliment.

Mr Berlusconi, 72, who is famous for his year-round caramel complexion, said on Sunday: "We would all like to be tanned like Naomi Campbell and Obama."

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Mr Berlusconi made his initial "suntan" remark in Moscow during a press conference in which he said he hoped that Mr Obama's relative youth would herald a new era of cooperation with his Russian counterpart, President Dmitry Medvedev.

He was castigated at home and abroad, with critics saying the comment was at best in poor taste and at worst racist. Full story...

See also:

1. Berlusconi: Obama is young, handsome and ... sun-tanned???
2. Mara Carfagna to become Italian govt.'s spokesperson...
3. Sarkozy and his voodoo doll!! Hilarious!