Posted on 01/31/2018 7:22:07 AM PST by simpson96
Former President Barack Obama transferred executive power to Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2017, but that wasn't the only memorable exchange that took place that day.
During a recent visit to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Michelle Obama recalled the awkward moment that incoming first lady Melania Trump handed her a ribbon-wrapped gift, which she hadn't anticpated.
In an interview set to air Thursday, Obama told the host that the problem wasn't that the gift was unwelcome. It simply was a surprise, given the occasion.
"Well, there’s all this protocol," she explained. "I mean, this is like a state visit, so they tell you that you’re going to do this, they’re going to stand here."
However, they don't tell you what to do when someone surprises you with a bright blue box from Tiffany & Co.
"Never before do you get this gift, so I’m sort of like 'OK. What am I supposed to do with this gift?'" she said. "And everyone cleared out and no one would come and take the box. And I’m thinking do we take the picture with (it)? ... No staff, no one. I was like, what do you do with the box?"
So, for one meme-worthy moment, she held the package, looked around and appeared baffled about how to proceed. That is until someone else stepped in to help.
"And then my husband saved the day," she smiled. "See he grabbed the box and took it back inside."
But what was inside the buzzed-about box?
"It was a lovely frame," she said.
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All ass and NO class.
zing.....
It was a can of deodorant.
Moochelle sporting the look of stunning elegance there.
Of course, we have to think of “elegance” in a different way...
She was disgusted that dirty white people gave her a gift.
There’s no other explanation - she’s racist to the core.
Boy, am I glad That is no longer masquerading as the First Lady.
Built like a beer can. Obama's husband looks like a mean old bitch.
She or He was never very smart.
I think she’s a wretched human being, but I think her explanation is somewhat believable.
The gymnast Maroni pic is always used for awkward or less than happy moments.
After Nancy’s look last night it needs to be her, this pic of Michelle, and all the sullen White House aides (VALJAR and company) to replace Ms. Maroni.
Michelle gave a gift to Laura...A pen and a Journal.
Why would anyone waste precious minutes of their lives watching The Ellen Degenerate Show? Perhaps they are looking for valuable information such as this story.>sarc
Didn’t say she was running for for President because she was soooooo qualified
Well, for starters, how about thanking the people that gave you the gift? How about reacting like a civilized, graceful person and be appreciative? Your scowl and clueless mannerism reveal how black your soul happens to be.
The Moose truly is without moral character or fiber.
I just found this story on the interweb. I sure as hell don’t watch that Degenerate dude.
Let me guess: a bunch of tapes of Hussein's socialist speeches?
What a classless ignorant rube she is. I’m just an old hayseed and even I know better than to wear short sleeves to a formal affair in JANUARY!
At least she was gracious enough to say it was a “lovely” frame. She can put this picture in it so there will be just a little class to it. Only a little.
I almost feel sorry for someone this ignorant. Nah.
Soon the Obamas will be whining that Trump framed them.
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