George W. Bush Sneaking Michelle Obama Some Candy Is the Internet's New Obsession
Yesterday was a somber day in Washington, D.C. as the nation's capital said goodbye to Senator John McCain at his funeral. Meghan McCain and former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush all delivered emotional and poignant eulogies, with some pointed words for Donald Trump. But there was one lighthearted moment caught between Michelle Obama and George W. Bush that has the internet obsessed and feeling hopeful.
During the service, cameras showed Bush covertly passing the former First Lady some candy from his wife, Laura Bush. The sneaky exchange was not missed by viewers and has since taken over Twitter.
Meanwhile Laura Bush gets her husband George Bush to give a piece of candy to Michelle Obama during the memorial service for John McCain. pic.twitter.com/0ejRiyKFer
- Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) September 1, 2018
The feel-good moment has sparked a ton of reactions from the Twitter users, who can't get enough of the sweet and relatable gesture. Some applauded the two for their friendship given their differing political views, while others are proposing their own show.
Here are some of the best Twitter reactions to #candygate:
I'd like to think that moments like this between W. Bush and Michelle Obama are what McCain was hoping for. pic.twitter.com/vYE3A46Ity
- Brenna Williams (@brennawilliams) September 1, 2018
GEORGE BUSH IS THE CANDY MAN pic.twitter.com/5x0eevQdfL
- Barstool News Network (@BarstoolNewsN) September 2, 2018
If George Bush passing candy to Michelle Obama doesn't give you warm fuzzies for the oligarchy you're dead inside.#OwnedTogether#StillWithering🥀 https://t.co/PnHmvr8uey
- Peter Douche's Liaison (@SilERabbit) September 1, 2018
The camera just cut away from Joe Lieberman's joke about John McCain to Laura Bush just passing a hard church candy to Michelle Obama thru George Bush and it might be the most amazing thing I've ever seen. #NationalCathedral
- Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) September 1, 2018
I'd totally watch a travel show where George Bush and Michelle Obama go abroad and get up to wacky adventures. https://t.co/0US5Sot36G
- Ben Harris (@btharris93) September 1, 2018
That friend that snuck enough candy into the movies for everyone. More confirmation of George Bush and Michelle Obama's sweet friendship. pic.twitter.com/c0KCi7os4L
- UrbanNoizeRmx (@UrbanNoize2) September 1, 2018
George Bush & Michelle Obama absolutely need their own Netflix series called “W & Michelle” where they just go to important events and literally steal the show with their shenanigans
- Al Gough (@TheRealAlGough) September 1, 2018
The candy exchange between Laura Bush, George Bush and Michelle Obama is the highlight of 2018. What a perfect little moment between people who have different ideals but still are friends. And thanks Laura for coming prepared!!
- Dustin Radka (@DustinRadka) September 1, 2018
I love George Bush and Michelle Obama’s friendship. Whether it’s friendly ribbing each other or sharing candy. It’s really nice to see. pic.twitter.com/BuWwkS9OTi
- H3 (@henryheistand) September 1, 2018
Kindness is universal. We don’t have to hate those we disagree with, we don’t have to berate and lambast those whose opinions differ from our own. And we can ALWAYS share a bit of candy 🍬 #McCainFuneral#classy#GeorgeBush#MichelleObamahttps://t.co/WsbklTjjw6
- Joseph Snyder (@LannisterCEO) September 1, 2018
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