George W. Bush reveals what really happened during viral funeral interaction with Michelle Obama

A moment between George W. Bush and Michelle Obama during John McCain’s funeral has recently picked up fresh attention online after Bush finally explained what really happened.

During a conversation with his daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, for a TODAY special, Bush cleared up the mystery behind the now-viral clip that had people guessing for years.

“I get a little antsy, as I’m sure you know. And I was sitting next to Michelle, that’s who I sit next to at funerals,” he joked, according to UNILAD, referencing the standard protocol that pairs former presidents with former first ladies at official events.

According to Bush, the moment wasn’t nearly as dramatic as the internet made it out to be.

“I was kinda teasing her and stuff, and I slipped her an Altoid. Not as a joke, but I thought she might want one,” he said, revealing that the object passed between them was simply a mint.

Sparked theories online

Online, though, people had different theories. Some thought it looked like a subtle jab, with one user writing: “Bush just wanted mints and peace.” Another joked: “So George W basically suggested to Michael Obama that [s]he had bad breath without actually saying it.”

Bush admitted he had no idea the moment would gain as much attention as it did.

“And I got in the car afterwards and you said, ‘You’re trending’. I didn’t know what trending meant,” he told Jenna.

“It turns out the country is starved to see,” he said, “a white center right Republican and an African-American center left Democrat having fun, and being able to converse, not as political figures, but as citizens.”

Michelle Obama on her friendship with George W. Bush

That dynamic isn’t new for the pair. Their friendly rapport has been spotted at multiple public events over the years, one of them being the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2016.

Michelle Obama herself has spoken about their bond.

“President Bush and I, we are forever seatmates because of protocol, and that’s how we sit at all the official functions,” she said during an interview with TODAY.

“He’s my partner-in-crime at every major thing where all the ‘formers’ gather. So we’re together all the time.”

“I love him to death,” she added. “He’s a wonderful man, he’s a funny man.”

Comments

7 Things That Happen To Your Body When You Don’t Have Sex For A While

We all know that sex is good for you. It is a natural human act that, when done carefully and consensually, can be pleasurable and improve your health. But do you know why? How does it affect your body? And most importantly: What happens when you don’t have sex for a while? Here are some of the most common side effects of not getting enough action. Things That Happen To Your Body When You Don’t Have Sex For A While Sex, though often still a very taboo subject, is an important part of health. It is a way to express yourself, deepen your connection with another person, and make you feel happy and energized. Sometimes, however, we go through periods of life where we are either focused on other things, or we have simply decided to take a break from the act. Have you ever wondered what happens to your body when you haven’t had sex for a while? These are some of the things you might experience. Increased stress Sex helps relieve stress and lowers cortisol levels. When you’re stressed, y...

Common back-pain drug may be linked to higher dementia risk, large study finds

A pain medication that millions of Americans rely on for chronic back pain may come with a hidden risk: a significantly higher chance of developing dementia or other cognitive problems, according to a major new study. Compared 26,000 adults Researchers from Case Western Reserve University and several partner institutions analyzed medical records from 68 health systems across the U.S., comparing 26,414 adults prescribed gabapentin for persistent low-back pain with a matched group who had similar pain — but didn’t take the drug. Their finding was sobering: Adults who received six or more gabapentin prescriptions were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 85% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI) within 10 years. The risk wasn’t limited to older adults. In fact, it was younger Americans who saw the most dramatic increases. Younger adults saw shocking risk increases For people normally considered decades away from dementia: Ages 35–49 taking gabapentin ha...

More people are coming out as Aegosexual – here’s what it means

As discussions around sexuality become more layered, so does the vocabulary used to describe them. One term now drawing attention is aegosexual, an “identity-less” experience that’s defined by “disconnection.” With gender and sexuality now part of everyday conversation, it’s no surprise that a growing number of new labels are finding their way into the mainstream. Aegosexuality, part of the asexual spectrum, describes people who experience arousal or desire without wanting to engage in sexual activity. At its core, the identity centers on a disconnect between experiencing attraction and wanting to personally act on it. ‘Disconnection’ The concept was first introduced in 2012 by Canadian psychologist and sexologist Anthony Bogaert, who originally referred to it as “autochorissexualism.” Bogaert described the experience as an “identity-less sexuality,” that’s “characterized by a disconnection between their sense of self and a sexual object or target.” In practical terms, someone wh...

BINEWS24

Search This Blog