Obama, Brian Wilson and King Ferdinand
Thankfully Obama doesn't lisp....
King Ferdinand's lisp supposedly influenced his courtiers to imitate him so that he wouldn't feel awkward when speaking. As a result, ....well you know how Castilian Spanish pronunciation continues centuries later, to this day.
It appears that Obama's courtiers (the press) possess the same sensitivities as their ancient Castilian counterparts.
Brian Wilson now has assumed the bow. Will the ring-kiss and genuflection be the next Obama protocol?
( I really hope that this doesn't catch on.........)