Tue. Apr 30th, 2024

VAVUNIYA, SRI LANKA—In a rare diplomatic trip overseas, first lady Michelle Obama’s arms visited the largest refugee camp in Sri Lanka this week, bringing hope and comfort to countless victims of the nation’s 26-year civil war.


Emerging from a military helicopter flanked by Secret Service agents, and looking as sculpted as ever in a J. Crew sleeveless white blouse, Obama’s limbs were welcomed by throngs of native Sri Lankans eager to catch a glimpse of their mesmerizing firmness.

The arms, which showed no noticeable flab or unsightly sagging at any point during the trip, received a warm handshake from Sri Lankan human rights minister Mahinda Samarasinghe upon their arrival.

“I would like first to say how proud we are to have Mrs. Obama’s arms in our beloved country,” said Samarasinghe, who referred to the limbs as both “beautiful” and the “epitome of class.” “Hopefully their presence here, with their well-defined biceps and tank-top ready shoulders, will bring strength to the 265,000 citizens who have lost their homes.” For entire article