bkev said:

Anyway, what were people's thoughts on Michele Obama presenting an award? I'm a fan of the Obamas but I've never liked how they use media. I feel like something like that should be beneath a person in a position of such power. It's not quite as horrible as Barack himself on say the Late Show, but it not only surprised me - it shocked me. And to give her Best Picture? Oh, I mean, COME ON.

Seemed totally appropriate to me.

No different than a politician being in a parade or throwing out the first pitch at a ball game. I'd be just as much for it if it had been Mrs. Romney up there. The First Lady (or even the POTUS) can do things like that.

I would say if she gave out best Sound Editing, that would be beneath her.