Posted on 02/08/2020 10:45:46 PM PST by conservative98
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey headlined Brooklyn’s Barclays Center like an A-list duo Saturday, getting a rock-star like applause from a feverish audience of fans on a stage typically reserved for pop, rap and basketball stars.
It was the fifth tour stop of “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus,” Winfrey’s full-day wellness event with WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) that had the New York venue usually holding concerts at night buzzing with bright-eyed attendees lined up as early as 8 a.m.
It marked Obama’s return to Barclays just 14 months after appearing at the arena for her own sold-out tour to promote “Becoming,” which has sold more than 11.5 million units worldwide and won a Grammy Award last month.
“Does this feel like déjà vu for you?” Winfrey asked. “Because you were here wearing those bad, Balenciaga gold boots!”
“Barack is like, ‘Where are those boots?’” Obama said. “I was like, ‘They’re put away, honey. Just settle down.’”
The former U.S. president was one of the main topics discussed during the wide-ranging, hourlong conversation which, at times, had the former first lady coming off like a comedian headlining a sold-out show.
“All of the people in this room paid money to come out, to give up a Saturday...,” Winfrey said before Obama chimed in with: “And as I said — ain’t nobody twerking onstage.”
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The conversation turned slightly political, again, when Winfrey asked Obama what the next chapter of her life would entail.
“President,” some audience members yelled. Others screamed, “White House!”
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But then again, they did have to get up early
Amazing how many people will pay good money to be told how racist they are.
thanks for that. I had no luck.
“Yikes, saw the photo on AP. A thundering herd with just the two of them.”
They’ll be heading to the DMV for plates, mark my words.
Funny how the AP does not run similar headlines for weekly Trump rallies which are sold out.
Thank God Almighty for that.
Neil Ellwood Peart? Of Rush? He was a helluva dude!
The DEMS (including Oprah and Mike) criticized the Republicans for wanting VOTER IDS. They said the 'minorities' couldn't afford it.
Well, seeing how these two are among the most wealthy women in the US, why were they charging those same minorities to attend the event ?
Temples of Syrinx
The first time I heard this song as a kid, it sent fear through me and got me thinking about politics. I wasn’t even 12.
Remember when all Moo wanted was to go to Target like a normal person without being recognized. Yeah, as if anyone ever believed that.
Good.
Nobody takes rock stars seriously.
/eyeroll
Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey headline arena like rock stars, for morons.
Weight Watchers sponsored event with the headliners being Oprah and Michelle? Wait, WHAT?
Audience members were primarily large female’s of color.
Winfrey and Obama have clearly hit their pinnacle - Weight Watchers Reimagined. Anything farther will clearly be downhill.
IMHO: Huge news. YUGE news.
What is the reason for these two to appear together? It’s all about the 2020 election. Is Mike going to run? Is Oprah?
At the very least, they are positioning themselves to attack Trump.
I thought those two were enemies. Moochella thought Oprah had too much sway over her husband, or something. (Probably didn’t have a penis more than likely).
Best reply so far:
Wow, is it going to be the S8tan’s best, Witches brew or look I have a penis tour? Asking for a friend.
It's all about money and applause. Mostly money.
At the very least, they are positioning themselves to attack Trump.
As part of the act, sure. Fans would be disappointed if they didn't mention him.
moochelle? Maybe!
dim-0s will NEVER rock a venue like Trump does. All they can draw are leftwing lunatics, while Trump draws large numbers of democrats who have warmed to him along with ALL sane Americans.
And why wouldnt they? THEY are the people prospering under Trump. ANYONE who can see how he has helped THEM, has to back him!
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