Indonesian Official: Mrs. Obama Gave Me Cooties

[Jerome]

Muslim Official Blames Michelle Obama for Handshake in Indonesia

Indonesia's conservative Muslim information minister is apparently upset, saying he never meant to clasp Michelle Obama's hand in a welcoming ceremony Tuesday, but the American first lady "held her hands too far forward," making it impossible to avoid touching.

 

[Scarlett O.]

Well, next time he should remember to draw a small circle on the back of his hand with a blue ink pen and color it in.

There you go! Instant cootie shot!!

He's innoculated. :tongue3:

 

[Amy.G]

I guess he's never heard of the fist bump. :laugh:

 

[Steven2006]

I think it is less about him being upset then it is he trying to explain why he appeared so eager to do so, which apparently is a no-no in his religious/social circle.

 

[Bob Alkire]

I think it is less about him being upset then it is he trying to explain why he appeared so eager to do so, which apparently is a no-no in his religious/social circle.

I believe you are correct.