All of the following criteria must be met:
- Physical Presence: Barack Obama is physically present (not virtual/holographic) and alive
- Consciousness: Barack Obama appears conscious and aware (not unconscious, comatose, or incapacitated)
- Public Setting: The sighting occurs in one of the following:
- A public space accessible to the general public (streets, parks, shops, restaurants)
- A ticketed public event (concerts, sports events, conferences)
- An official public appearance (government events, ceremonies, press conferences)
- A semi-public venue where public access is normal (hotels, airports, train stations)
The following do NOT satisfy the Payout Criterion:
- Pre-recorded or archival footage presented as current
- Private events closed to the general public (private parties, closed meetings)
- Medical facilities, private residences, or restricted areas
- Virtual appearances (video calls, holograms, avatars)
- Body doubles or impersonators
- Corpses, funeral viewings, or posthumous footage
Examples that WOULD resolve to Yes:
- Barack Obama attends a movie premiere and is photographed on the red carpet by multiple Source Agencies
- Barack Obama gives a live press conference covered by news media
- Barack Obama attends a sporting event and is shown on the stadium's video screens
Examples that would NOT resolve to Yes:
- Pre-recorded video message
- Private party footage leaked online
- Someone claiming to be Barack Obama but without Source Agency confirmation
- Barack Obama appearing via video link from home