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beckyg · 2nd Apr 2009, 11:32 AM

What do you think about this? I'm curious. Do you think Michelle Obama was out of line?

http://news.aol.com/article/michelle...queen%2F410276

**Lexington** · 2nd Apr 2009, 11:36 AM

Well, reports say the Queen made the first move. To have rebuffed the move would no doubt be an even bigger breach of protocol. I recall the story of some woman (who I think was African American?) getting really excited about meeting the Queen back in the 80s or 90s, and she just hugged her pretty tightly. The Queen just sort of let it happen and smiled, because that's what queens are supposed to do.

Lex

**Rosina** · 2nd Apr 2009, 11:42 AM

Aww, that's sweet ^^ I think there's this sort of no-touching thing with the queen though, like the article said, but hell, if the Queen breaks the code, no matter, she's the Queen and she's human, she can be touched

I think the First Lady did the right thing.

KeithJ108 · 2nd Apr 2009, 11:44 AM

It might not have been protocol but it seems the queen made the first guesture, with Michelle Obama simply responding. If you don't want touched, don't touch other people!! I'd be a little surprised if the Queen was personally insulted, she can't be that out of touch (no pun intended), can she?

Isn't there something better for the media to report?! especially given the reason why the Obama's are in the UK.

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the Obamas gave the queen an iPod

-Michael- · 2nd Apr 2009, 11:51 AM

Ms. Obama can take a shit on the queen.

Miss Windsor does nothing for this country anyway.

She just makes my money look like old people.

Cheria · 2nd Apr 2009, 11:54 AM

Once again the media makes a big deal out of nothing...

Z3ni · 2nd Apr 2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Michael-

She just makes my money look like old people.

xequar · 2nd Apr 2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Michael-

Ms. Obama can take a shit on the queen.

Miss Windsor does nothing for this country anyway.

She just makes my money look like old people.

OK, I just got funny looks from my coworker thanks to this! This is seriously quote of the day material!

**EM68** · 2nd Apr 2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Roswell

Once again the media makes a big deal out of nothing...

Absolutely! I think the news has spent more time talking about this than about the actual summit.

heatqueen · 2nd Apr 2009, 12:51 PM

2 human beings making a friendly gesture...what a big deal for the media...do they really have nothing better to talk about? How sad.

Ty · 2nd Apr 2009, 01:04 PM

How dare she put her arm on our Queen. It's not appropriate to approach the Monarch in such a way; I doubt even the duke of Edinburgh would have done such a thing!
I'm disappointed in Michelle. She should show respect to our Sovreign and not give her a fucking iPod, do they think we don't have Apple stores in London? This is an absolute insult to the British Empire. An utter abhorrance. Infact, the Queen already owns an iPod! And a Wii! And several palaces. And she's part of our national identity!

Again, an utter abhorrance.

Peter76 · 2nd Apr 2009, 01:18 PM

War continues, people are displaced and seek asylum, people are still homeless, we are in economic downtown and two people touching makes the headlines.... I think this says far more about the state of the media than it does about either the Queen or Michelle Obama!

xequar · 2nd Apr 2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ty

How dare she put her arm on our Queen. It's not appropriate to approach the Monarch in such a way; I doubt even the duke of Edinburgh would have done such a thing!
I'm disappointed in Michelle. She should show respect to our Sovreign and not give her a fucking iPod, do they think we don't have Apple stores in London? This is an absolute insult to the British Empire. An utter abhorrance. Infact, the Queen already owns an iPod! And a Wii! And several palaces. And she's part of our national identity!

Again, an utter abhorrance.

You don't want anyone touching you? Don't touch them first. And besides, the Queen's iPod was already out of date. I mean, it wasn't even a video iPod. She's the Queen of a nation that was once a world power and she can't even get a modern iPod? If things are that bad over there and I were in charge, I'd want a hug too!

Janvier · 2nd Apr 2009, 01:48 PM

^trolld

Anyway, I'd make a bigger deal out of that masonic hand shake, but they wouldn't want that, would they?

It's better for them to try and keep your mind on other issues like "Did first lady Michelle Obama breach protocol by putting her arm around Britain's Queen Elizabeth?", esp coming from AOL

Psychedelic Bookmarks · 2nd Apr 2009, 02:48 PM

Nah, whatevs. The Queen touched first, so it was the only thing to do. I don't believe in the monarchy anyway so all this "Don't touch the Queen!" stuff doesn't really sit that well with me. Michelle's cool.

So no, not out of line.

Mirko · 2nd Apr 2009, 02:54 PM

Not sure what the fuzz is all about....I just love it how the media jumps on stuff that isn't even important.

beckyg · 2nd Apr 2009, 03:26 PM

Well, I just think its unnatural not to want to be touched. The Queen needs to do away with this tradition. She'd probably smile more with more hugs.

**Martin** · 2nd Apr 2009, 03:35 PM

I'd be more offended being given signed portraits of the royal family. Trust this country to give such a self-righteous and lame presenttttt.

Throw them away, Obama's!

**Lexington** · 2nd Apr 2009, 03:47 PM

>>>I'd be more offended being given signed portraits of the royal family. Trust this country to give such a self-righteous and lame presenttttt.

The last two years, my brother and his wife have given me framed photos of their daughter and/or a personalized calendar with pictures of their daughter.

Lex

Mirko · 2nd Apr 2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexington

>>>I'd be more offended being given signed portraits of the royal family. Trust this country to give such a self-righteous and lame presenttttt.

The last two years, my brother and his wife have given me framed photos of their daughter and/or a personalized calendar with pictures of their daughter.

Lex

A friend of mine is sending me a personalized Christmas card with a picture of his family every year. I think it's nice!

2nd Apr 2009, 11:32 AM	#1
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	So those of you living in the U.K..... What do you think about this? I'm curious. Do you think Michelle Obama was out of line? http://news.aol.com/article/michelle...queen%2F410276 __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

2nd Apr 2009, 11:36 AM	#2
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,371 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... Well, reports say the Queen made the first move. To have rebuffed the move would no doubt be an even bigger breach of protocol. I recall the story of some woman (who I think was African American?) getting really excited about meeting the Queen back in the 80s or 90s, and she just hugged her pretty tightly. The Queen just sort of let it happen and smiled, because that's what queens are supposed to do. Lex

2nd Apr 2009, 11:42 AM	#3
Rosina An Abnormal Default EC Moderator Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: As out as the next straight kid Location: Surrey, UK Age: 19 Posts: 4,102 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... Aww, that's sweet ^^ I think there's this sort of no-touching thing with the queen though, like the article said, but hell, if the Queen breaks the code, no matter, she's the Queen and she's human, she can be touched I think the First Lady did the right thing. __________________ Hang in there, because things have always and will always change - It Gets Better Rebecca Drysdale Last edited by Rosina; 2nd Apr 2009 at 11:45 AM.. Reason: typos XD

2nd Apr 2009, 11:51 AM	#5
-Michael- Been gone a while. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: DragonPhoenixLightningAwesome Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Middlesbrough, North-east England Age: 20 Posts: 2,198 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... Ms. Obama can take a shit on the queen. Miss Windsor does nothing for this country anyway. She just makes my money look like old people.

2nd Apr 2009, 11:54 AM	#6
Cheria にひひっ♪ Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Almost everyone Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 636 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... Once again the media makes a big deal out of nothing...

2nd Apr 2009, 12:51 PM	#10
heatqueen Official #1 fan of Celine Dion Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Pansexual/Homoromantic bisexual Out Status: Generally whoever asks Location: I travel a lot Age: 20 Posts: 5,706 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... 2 human beings making a friendly gesture...what a big deal for the media...do they really have nothing better to talk about? How sad. __________________ Don't drink and drive. You might hit a bump and spill your drink. Co-founder of the 'Sailor Moon Made Me Gay' club...and the lesbians.

2nd Apr 2009, 01:04 PM	#11
Ty Mints ribbed for her pleasure Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Oxford, t'South, UK Age: 19 Posts: 305 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... How dare she put her arm on our Queen. It's not appropriate to approach the Monarch in such a way; I doubt even the duke of Edinburgh would have done such a thing! I'm disappointed in Michelle. She should show respect to our Sovreign and not give her a fucking iPod, do they think we don't have Apple stores in London? This is an absolute insult to the British Empire. An utter abhorrance. Infact, the Queen already owns an iPod! And a Wii! And several palaces. And she's part of our national identity! Again, an utter abhorrance. __________________ Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, exhibit number one is what the seraphs, the misinformed, simple, noble-winged seraphs, envied. Look at this tangle of thorns.

2nd Apr 2009, 01:18 PM	#12
Peter76 Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to five friends Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK Posts: 56 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... War continues, people are displaced and seek asylum, people are still homeless, we are in economic downtown and two people touching makes the headlines.... I think this says far more about the state of the media than it does about either the Queen or Michelle Obama! __________________ You can't have mountains, without the valleys.

2nd Apr 2009, 01:48 PM	#14
Janvier يَناير Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: France Age: 22 Posts: 849 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... ^trolld Anyway, I'd make a bigger deal out of that masonic hand shake, but they wouldn't want that, would they? It's better for them to try and keep your mind on other issues like "Did first lady Michelle Obama breach protocol by putting her arm around Britain's Queen Elizabeth?", esp coming from AOL __________________ Uncertainty excites me.

2nd Apr 2009, 02:48 PM	#15
Psychedelic Bookmarks Helena Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Close family and quite a few friends Location: UK Age: 18 Posts: 2,195 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... Nah, whatevs. The Queen touched first, so it was the only thing to do. I don't believe in the monarchy anyway so all this "Don't touch the Queen!" stuff doesn't really sit that well with me. Michelle's cool. So no, not out of line. __________________ "I refuse to recognize the terms hetero-, bi-, and homo-sexual. Everybody has exactly the same sexual needs. People are just sexual, the prefix is immaterial." (Morissey)

2nd Apr 2009, 02:54 PM	#16
Mirko Molitva Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about Location: British Columbia, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 10,052 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... Not sure what the fuzz is all about....I just love it how the media jumps on stuff that isn't even important. __________________ ~ Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are ~

2nd Apr 2009, 03:26 PM	#17
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... Well, I just think its unnatural not to want to be touched. The Queen needs to do away with this tradition. She'd probably smile more with more hugs. __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

2nd Apr 2009, 03:35 PM	#18
Martin EC's Red Queen EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Merseyside, UK Age: 21 Posts: 8,046 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... I'd be more offended being given signed portraits of the royal family. Trust this country to give such a self-righteous and lame presenttttt. Throw them away, Obama's!

2nd Apr 2009, 03:47 PM	#19
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,371 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: So those of you living in the U.K..... >>>I'd be more offended being given signed portraits of the royal family. Trust this country to give such a self-righteous and lame presenttttt. The last two years, my brother and his wife have given me framed photos of their daughter and/or a personalized calendar with pictures of their daughter. Lex

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