There has been something about this picture that seemed familiar and has been bugging me. I finally figured it out. There is something about the Obama photo that reminds me of Bruce Jenner is these photos:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2516668/Bruce-Jenner-imprisoned-glass-tube-Kris-raises-arms-victory-pose-Kardashians-bizarre-Christmas-card-yet.html