Twitter Q&As with public figures – especially politicians – are boring events, filled with uneventful answers designed not to offend anyone.
Not so for first lady Michelle Obama’s Tuesday session about her Let’s Move initiative to encourage children to eat better and exercise. The event went according to script until she was asked by an impersonator of her husband, Iman Crosson, "How many calories do you burn every time you turn up?"
A question for Michelle Obama: How many calories do you burn every time you 'turn up'?! #AskTheFirstLady #L... https://t.co/EteCEfKCUg
— Iman Crosson (@Alphacat) October 14, 2014
Here’s her response, which got the Q&A trending on Twitter and almost certainly made her the first FLOTUS to reference Lil Jon.
Hey, @Alphacat. The First Lady wants to know… #TurnipForWhat? https://t.co/WL7jCellbC #AskTheFirstLady #TD4W
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) October 15, 2014
