Well..shoe, technically. During a surprise visit to Iraq today, an angry Iraqi journalist fulfilled the fantasy of billions around the world. Unfortunately, he missed:
Several news reports explained that in Arab culture, throwing shoes is a grave show of disrespect.
UPDATE:
More from the NY Times:
The Iraqi journalist, Muntader al-Zaidi, 28, a correspondent for Al Baghadia, an independent Iraqi television station, stood up about 12 feet from Mr. Bush and shouted in Arabic: “This is a gift from the Iraqis; this is the farewell kiss, you dog!” He then threw a shoe at Mr. Bush, who ducked and narrowly avoided it.
As stunned security agents and guards, officials and journalists watched, Mr. Zaidi then threw his other shoe, shouting in Arabic, “This is from the widows, the orphans and those who were killed in Iraq!” That shoe also narrowly missed Mr. Bush as Prime Minister Maliki stuck a hand in front of the president’s face to help shield him.
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