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    Lovely Leaping Ladies World Championships: Michelle Vs. Moddles

    Yesterday Michelle Obama frolicked on the White House lawn to promote a health initiative. Seeing the First Lady bouncing reminded us of some other jumpers; the ones in ladymags. Ahead: Michelle vs. Moddles in a jump-off. Who will reign supreme?


    First Heat
    The Champion: Vogue Moddle
    Form: 8
    Height: 7
    Hair: 8
    Expression: 5
    Believability: 5
    Fractured Ankle Factor: -5

    Overall score: 28


    First Heat
    The Challenger: Michelle Obama
    Form: 9
    Height: 7
    Hair: 6
    Expression: 7
    Believability: 10
    Fractured Ankle Factor: 0

    Overall score: 39

    FIRST HEAT RESULTS:
    Advantage: Michelle Obama

    Comments: A strong showing by the Vogue Moddle, with excellent form and hair. But Ms. Obama pulled ahead with a higher believability factor, and by ditching her shoes. Even the German judge was impressed.


    Second Heat
    The Champion: Marie Claire Moddle
    Form: 6
    Height: 2
    Hair: 4
    Expression: 5
    Believability: 4
    Fractured Ankle Factor: 0

    Overall score: 21


    Second Heat
    The Challenger: Michelle Obama
    Form: 9
    Height: 0
    Hair: 8
    Expression: 10
    Believability: 10
    Fractured Ankle Factor: 0

    Overall score: 37

    SECOND HEAT RESULTS:
    Advantage: Michelle Obama

    Comments: Michelle Obama didn't seem to get off the ground, which you'd think would disqualify her from a Leaping contest. Yet the Moddle's poor form really set her back. In addition, Michelle really wowed the judges with a look that said: "I've got this." The representative from Japan actually shed a single tear of joy.


    Third Heat
    The Champion: Bazaar Moddle
    Form: 9
    Height: 6
    Hair: 5
    Expression: 6
    Believability: 6
    Fractured Ankle Factor: -2

    Overall score: 30


    Third Heat
    The Challenger: Michelle Obama
    Form: 8
    Height: 9
    Hair: 7
    Expression: 9
    Believability: 10
    Fractured Ankle Factor: -1

    Overall score: 42

    THIRD HEAT RESULTS:
    Advantage: Michelle Obama

    Comments: The Moddles really have exquisite form, Bob. It's too bad their scores are being dragged down by the footwear choices. The thing is, when Michelle Obama jumps, she actually looks like she's jumping. The judges love that.


    Fourth Heat
    The Champion: Vogue Moddle
    Form: 9
    Height: 7
    Hair: 9
    Expression: 9
    Believability: 8
    Fractured Ankle Factor: -4

    Overall score: 38


    Fourth Heat
    The Challenger: Michelle Obama
    Form: 9
    Height: 8
    Hair: 8
    Expression: 10
    Believability: 10
    Fractured Ankle Factor: 0

    Overall score: 45

    FINAL RESULTS:
    WINNER: Michelle Obama

    Comments: Bob, have you ever seen a victory this solid? The crowd is on its feet. We have a new World Champion in Lovely Leaping Ladies. You'll be telling your grandkids about this day, Bob. I think I just saw the judge from Israel hug the judge from Iran! People are that stoked.

    Earlier:
    Ladymags Love Leaping Layouts

    [Obama Images via Getty.]


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