Michelle Obama is the latest famous person to be asked to the Marine Corps Ball
By EJ DicksonDecember 18th, 2011, 12:00 amComments (4)Following in the footsteps of distinguished thespians Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis, Michelle Obama joined the illustrious list of People Who Have Been on the Cover of "People" Magazine To Be Asked to the Marine Corps Ball. According to Politico, 20-year old Marine Lance Corporal Aaron Leeks, who leaves for Afghanistan next month, asked the first lady to the ball after meeting her at a Toys for Tots event, politely adding, "with your husband's permission, of course." The first lady responded, "I'd love to," and sent over an aide to get Leeks's information. Omigod, cue the Capitol Hill version of the "Telephone Hour" number from Bye Bye Birdie, 'cause these two are totally going steady for good!
Although Press Secretary Jay Carney would not confirm whether the first lady would be attending next year's Marine Corps Ball, he did note that "the first lady's commitment to military families is very strong indeed. So I'm sure she was flattered by the invitation." He also told reporters during Friday's briefing that "if the president's watching, this may be the first he's heard of it." Omigod, drama. Cue the Capitol Hill remix of Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney's "The Girl Is Mine." But yeah, all musical theater/VH1 Classic references aside, this is pretty adorable. Have fun, you crazy kids!
Commentarium (4 Comments)
This trend needs to end right now. It was cute when the one guy did it for Mila Kunis, became annoying when someone went for Scarlett Johannson, and just barely became cute again this time around. But if this keeps up, there's going to be a lot of backlash against celebrities who don't SUPPORT ARE TROOPS!!!! Years of military propaganda have taught this country that the worst thing you can ever EVER do is treat a soldier badly, regardless of whether or not these women actually have the time/desire to accept these invitations that are undoubtedly only going to get creepier and more common.
Mostly agree.
Likewise.
I think the trend should be reversed: A-listers should go around seeking out Marines and inviting THEM to the Ball.
Someone asks a married woman to be his prom date? So much for family values.
Now you say something