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Barack and Michelle Dap It Up

June 4th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

When I tuned into CNN yesterday, I remarked to Kimberly that before Barack stepped on stage, Michelle gave him a hug, a solid glare into his eyes, dapped him up, then pointed to him as if to say ‘you da man’.

I was wondering if anyone else picked up on it, but I knew it’d be something I’d remember for awhile.

Well, I found the pics proving it, so enjoy!

The Obama\'s giving each other dap.
Michelle and Barack Obama give each other dap

Michelle and Barack Obama give each other dap

All in all, these are probably two of my favorite moments from this campaign thus far.

Update: CNN has picked it up

Update 2: Video below courtesy of the Chicago Tribune. Interestingly, they’re also providing some commentary on Barack’s little pat on Michelle’s lower back. Wow, people really are in love with this man to obsess over everything he does.

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  1. Comment by Kimberly on 4 June 2008:

    Yeah this pictures are awesome

  2. Comment by Villager on 4 June 2008:

    Those are great pics! I did notice it at the moment it occurred … it dawned on me that most of Hillary’s supporters wouldn’t have a clue what they were doing (smile)…

    peace, Villager

  3. Comment by Sanan on 4 June 2008:

    Priceless.

  4. Comment by QLC on 5 June 2008:

    I also saw it and a smile instantly came upon my face.

  5. Comment by Tiffany on 5 June 2008:

    Nice.

  6. Comment by Latonya Humphrey on 5 June 2008:

    I saw it live and it moved me. Black love at it’s best.

  7. Comment by Kara on 5 June 2008:

    Can’t remember if it was before or after the dap but she told him she was proud of him.

  8. Comment by Ph.Diva on 5 June 2008:

    This couple is FIERCE!!!!! They are the entire package! With their external beauty, intelligence, drive, love and commitment to one another, they are UNSTOPPABLE!!!! Michelle and Barack are just soooooooooooo classy and are the PosterChildren of Black Love!!!!

  9. Comment by kieya on 6 June 2008:

    They are so fly together.

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  11. Comment by candace on 6 June 2008:

    How cool. But the CNN story is hilarious, they are taking the dap to whole new depths, lol.

  12. Comment by Dr.Charlo on 7 June 2008:

    Love them! They are so real, and she is in this man’s corner…all the way. Inspires me, but he adores her, and it shows. God’s hand is upon them, and we need to keep them covered in prayer. I am glad that he gave her the dap, and those who caught that know they are committed to each other, and there is no shame in their game.
    I pray that they find a great church and a solid and balanced man and woman of GOD to shepherd them as they walk circumspectly in the Lord! Keep on keepin’ On, Barack and Michelle!

  13. Comment by Valeria on 9 June 2008:

    My husband and I saw this live and the both of us (we’re 20) yelled “oh snap!”; It was a great moment! For those of who DID not grow up in a suburban home, it made perfect sense. **HUGE SMILE**

  14. Comment by Haadiya Drakeford on 15 October 2008:

    I love to look at this picture it show they are real people!!

  15. Comment by Busby SEO Test on 12 December 2008:

    Wow.. So romantic.. :lol:

  16. Comment by keekee on 26 December 2008:

    i LOVE this pic. and everytime i see it i think that EXACT same thing. like she must really love and support her man. he must be easy to respect. it doesnt seem like it would be hard to respect his headship over the house and family. i love them.

  17. Comment by Busby SEO Test Contest on 26 December 2008:

    The picture shows a good intimacy relationship between husband n wife

  18. Comment by SEO_Test on 28 December 2008:

    look very cool picture with the winner from obama the president. what they said?

    maybe like this :

    yeah we win election this time.

    you're very cool my obama…

  19. Comment by DrPearl on 8 January 2009:

    scary

  20. Comment by Busby SEO Test on 14 January 2009:

    That so romantic and cool post. thanks.

  21. Comment by Busby SEO Test on 14 January 2009:

    awesome