FMN Interview: Michelle Obama Responds
U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama today fired back at the South Carolina Republican activist who referred to her as being descended from apes.
“It’s sad that there are those who still harbor such hate in their hearts, but I forgive him,” Mrs. Obama said.
Saying that forgiveness was “part of the change my husband and I believe in,” the First Lady quickly changed her tune, though, and went after Rusty DePass, the S.C. Republican activist whose unfortunate comment last Friday has once again put our state in the national spotlight … and not in a good way.
“It’s not his fault he lives in the most ass-backwards state in America,” Mrs. Obama said of DePass.
“Wowzers,” Sic Willie replied. “Wowzers, Michelle.”
“My husband and I went to Harvard,” Obama continued. “I bet most of the mouth breathers in this state can’t even spell Harvard.”
Of course … we’re obviously kidding.
The real Michelle Obama never said any of that.
(We repeat – the real Michelle Obama never said any of that).
A cartoon version of the First Lady did, though … in a taped appearance on the wildly-popular computer-generated South Carolina talk show, FITS Makes News.
Becoming the first guest to put the inappropriately-mouthy, computer-generated Sic Willie in his place, Mrs. Obama received wild applause from the audience as well as a rare, roof-raising serving of Dum Spiro Spero (South Carolina’s motto – “While I breathe, I hope”) from our founding editor.
It’s the FMN interview you literally cannot afford to miss …
Editor’s Note: Watch it again (and create your own movies) in high resolution over on XtraNormal.
Comments
By goodgrief on June 15th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Why can’t I view this? I want to see it, darn it!
By Etete on June 15th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I am very suprised and shocked by his comment. In the mean time, to those who that compare black people with Gorilla I have one question
why you guys waste your time tanning your skin???? I mean to those who that still live in 1960 you can’t stand educated, and smart black first lady Mrs Michelle Obama get over it time is change the new generation black,white,spanish we are so united!!!
By Etete on June 15th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I am very suprised and shocked by his comment. In the mean time, I am sure he still live 1960.
By Rusty Nail on June 15th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Looks like there was too much imbreeding in the DePass family.
By Julie on June 15th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
If it had been about a white woman it would have been funny. All of this garbage is just reverse discrimination. Seems to be the norm since Obama started running for office and now that he is in office its worse. Get over it and stop playing the race card Obama. You stole the election already.
By joey j on June 15th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
when you’re trying to call someone dumb, “rusty nail”, its a good idea to spell “inbreeding” correctly. “Pot? yeah….this is kettle. You’re black.”
By Dana Brundidge on June 15th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Soo.. when are his constituents going to ’strongly advise’ him to resign? I wonder if my President had said something like that about ANYONE let alone someone’s wife, what would the “war call” be?
By nell post on June 15th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Another dumb, racist, old, white, SC mover/shaker! OMG.
By BBwalk on June 15th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Is it any worse than the comments made by Letterman about Governor Pa? Perhaps their is to much inbreeding in the liberal media and the democratic party. If mud is being slung it will be thrown back.
By BBwalk on June 15th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Is it any worse than the comments made by Letterman about Governor Palin? Perhaps there is to much inbreeding in the liberal media and the democratic party. If mud is being slung it will be thrown back. Let the fur fly.
By Bill on June 15th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Just because Rusty is an idiot does not mean Michelle is not a bitch.
By Bill Floyd on June 15th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
News Alert: We’re ALL descended from apes. If you don’t understand that, you are ignorant.
Now, I’ll prove it
1) Our closest relative is the chimp
2) the chimp’s closest relative is US
3) gorilla’s are 10 times further from chimps than we are
4) this is all based on DNA
5) If you don’t believe in DNA, why are you letting them us it to execute people? Either DNA is sound science or its not – - you can’t have it both ways!!!!!!!!!!
Now, you’re no longer ignorant. If you still don’t believe me, now, you’re stupid.
By MARILYN RILEY on June 15th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
No Mr. Rusty DePass, Ms. Obama is brilliant, but you, you are proof that man descended from apes, and some more recent than others
By MARILYN RILEY on June 15th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
P.S. I would also like to include Julie in my “descended from apes recently” analogy
By tyrone on June 15th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
when you get that old, you are either a ignorant racist bigot to make comments like that, or you are using the old white supremist calling card like the tone sarah palin used to send a rally call to alert those that think like you. Its disappointing that in order for bigots to excel in their given party or groups they have to use african americans as a steppin stone to notoriety and this is the all too often case. today simple minded heidi pratt accused Al roker of attacking her. well look at all the white women who have fradulently alleged all these black attackers. Why not just go to a kkk or white supremitist rally and come out the closest? The code words (shot /gorilla/monkey as cartoon depicting the president) to raisin,coons,spooks, monster, gorilla and other derogative remarks about people of color incite and rally the people who think like you to recognize you even if those who think like you are not dumb enough to speak those words. Stop being such cowards and saying you didnt mean it. this guy is too old not to know any better, but hey, after david duke he may get offered a chance to speak at a kkk rally on the backs of the comment
By Mab on June 15th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Bill #1 — it certainly doesn’t.
By BBwalk on June 15th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
She sure is unattractive.
By newzjunkie on June 15th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
@Bill “Chimp” Floyd: You’re ’bout as dumb as DePass. We are descendants of Adam and Eve – unless your non-Christian butt is DePass trying to justify your response.
And how is it reversed discrimination? Look up the word idiot!!!! The definition does NOT discriminate! All of you must have been educated in SC. It shows why you are DEAD LAST and the laughing stock of the country!!!
By goodgrief on June 15th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
I think Michele is ultra-hot! And I wouldn’t want to piss her off. If she is like a member of all of our ancestors but maintains their “gifts,” they have incredible strength and can rip your face off. Like I said, be nice to gorgeous Michele.
By Bill Floyd on June 15th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Reread (if you can read)my post – I said NOTHING about discrimination. And I never mentioned Idiot. Ignorance is something entirely different. You, sir, prove my point. And if I offended Adam and Eve, may god strike you dead.
By wesley hacksaw on June 16th, 2009 at 8:22 am
she better not have said that crap. bout to flip
By DownriverDem on June 16th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Wow Julie,
What rock do you live under? Obama won by a landslide.
I feel for the hate you have for those who do not look like you.
By Al Jackson on June 16th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Obama stated that evolution & creation should stay in the school system. Well here is a perfect analogy of why it shouldn’t. I have to admit, he favors an ape more than his wife.
And just get over it. If your not an ape then just don’t worry about. It was just a comment. Race has gotten worse since that mut got into office.
And to “Nell Post” and “Marilyn Riley”
Look at the statistic-
VIOLENCE AND EVERYTHING ELSE THAT HAS SCREWED AMERICA UP. BLACKS RANK HIGHER THAN WHITES. Oh does that make me racist.
Perfect example. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton got so angry about the “nappy headed hoes remark: Don Imus made that Imus got fired. Well Don Imus got fired then sued for 20 million dollars and won the suit. Not only that he got a larger paying contract with RFDTV. Guess it pays to be right in the wrong.
By Maury Treble on June 20th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Just so you won’t feel too superior, Joey, when you say, “its a good idea”, you should use proper punctuation, such as, “it’s a good idea”; one must never omit the apostrophe!
By joey j on June 15th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
when you’re trying to call someone dumb, “rusty nail”, its a good idea to spell “inbreeding” correctly.
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