Photo by Jess J

There’s been a lot said about the Obamas so far, mostly positive (at least, if you go by the polls.) You hear he’s presidential, he’s nice, people overseas like him, he’s getting a lot done. The couple have romantic nights, Sasha and Malia are cute, everybody likes the new dog.

But other than the usual presidential measurements, the Obamas seem to be the pinnacle of things no one would have guessed.

Overheard of the Week:

In Dupont Circle after the dance around the maypole on Saturday afternoon:

Five-six guys and girls in their early 20s are hanging out.

Girl: “Wow – I just noticed how great your arms look while we were doing the maypole. They’re like, Obama arms.”
Guy: “Michelle or Barack?”
Girl: “Michelle.”

Group nods in unison.

After the jump, bus riders, linguists, and the recession.

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