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Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:00 AM

Isn't she lovely?

In her prime-time speech Monday, Michelle Obama foiled her harshest detractors and perhaps even won over Middle America.
By Rebecca Traister

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  • Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:45 AM

    Santa Claus Gives Terrorist Fist Bumps, Too

    My daughter (don't ask why) wanted to watch the DVD of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" yesterday evening -- a claymation story about the origins of the Santa myth, narrated by Fred Astaire. Not the usual terrorist propaganda ... so imagine my surprise when I noticed that Kris Kringle gives the Warlock of Winter a "terrorist fist bump" when WoW's heart melts with joy upon Kris giving him a toy. Since Michelle Obama apparently has to stress her American "cred" with the electorate, it's worth pointing out that her most famous move is shared with Santa. Hard to tell a more "American story" than one celebrating Christian consumerism in claymation.

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