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TOM KLUDT 3:07 PM EDT, TUESDAY APRIL 2, 2013
It seems that the opportunity to hang out with Indiana Jones is enough to make even First Lady Michelle Obama giddy.
Hosting a film workshop Tuesday at the White House for the forthcoming Jackie Robinson biopic "42," Obama couldn't hide her excitement that she found herself in the presence of Harrison Ford, who stars in the movie.
"I want to thank Harrison Ford -- Ive wanted to say that for a while," Obama said to laughs, according to an official White House transcript. "So you think you trip because Im here? Im tripping out because hes here."
Ford plays Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey in "42." It was Rickey who signed Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier.
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FirstLight
(13,352 posts)you hear it that way maybe because you want to.
People DO trip out because of the FL and the Prez...this actually makes her more of a normal person cuz she is star struck just like the rest of us....
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antigone382
(3,682 posts)...you know, constantly interacting with the public and being first lady and all. It's not like anyone ever makes a big deal about her or that she has to deal with other peoples' awkwardness at being confronted with the wife of the most powerful person in the world.
Cha
(295,912 posts)members to Welcome today.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)good nuke, MIRT/Admins.
BeyondGeography
(39,284 posts)For obvious reasons.
JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)No matter what she says no matter what the topic no matter where she is.
Let them whine, it's fun to watch.
alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)Your comment is a spluttering shart.
zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)I am presuming someone also brought up the "tripping out" expression about being at the White House with her. Best case scenario is it was Ford himself. If so, then her comment is a tad self depricating.
JI7
(89,175 posts)compared to how i'm feeling in seeing him.
PennsylvaniaMatt
(966 posts)Her comments were in no way condescending! She is not only the wife of the President, but also VERY popular in her own way, and because of that, people regardless of political affiliation will be in awe when they see her!
Since it appears you are new here, I'm going to give you a tip. We don't take too kindly to negative comments about Mrs. Obama here on DEMOCRATIC Underground!
Arkana
(24,347 posts)Response to Arkana (Reply #2)
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Beaverhausen
(24,467 posts)If I had a chance to meet her, or even be around her, I'd be giddy too.
antigone382
(3,682 posts)No biggie, totally not even on par with another white male movie star.
JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)BeyondGeography
(39,284 posts)PennsylvaniaMatt
(966 posts)No one comes here on DU and criticizes Mrs. Obama! NOBODY!
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)of serving on a jury
DevonRex
(22,541 posts)Killed it good, too. Splat!
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pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)I usually try to write a response that mocks the right wing mind set that must be operating behind their faux concern, just to see if I can get a response.
Sadly, they tend to not last long enough.
I'm surprised some one said "LEAVE IT ALONE" ... maybe they wanted a chance to mock them too.
Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)Tempest
(14,591 posts)The guy's as big as Bogart or Dean was in their day. And they were both lady killers.
JI7
(89,175 posts)southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)they go gaga over. It proves she is just like everyone else.
Cha
(295,912 posts)interested.
Cha
(295,912 posts)at the White House today!
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks alongside actors Harrison Ford and Chadwick Boseman as she welcomes high school and college students from across the country for a workshop with the cast and crew of the film 42
http://theobamadiary.com/
thanks DV
Cha
(295,912 posts)CTyankee
(63,771 posts)It's an inspiring story about overcoming the color line baseball, and an important one in our history. OF COURSE, she's excited about it!
I am too, now that I read this. I am going to see that film and I think I can get my sports nut of a husband to go, also!
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)loyalsister
(13,390 posts)I thought her use of slang was very endearing. I met her in 2008. She is every bit as genuine and friendly as she appears.