I saw it a little differently. I think she actually said something positive about “the way they fold that flag” and her Marxist husband nodded in agreement.
Don’t like either of the Obama’s but I’m not going to condemn in this instance.
Would you use her expression when complementing someone?
There is no confusion about what Michelle's expression implied.
I feel very sorry for you because talking with other human beings must result confusion and misunderstanding on daily basis in your life.
I just watched it several times and agree with you.