President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama surprised R&B singer Usher Raymond by singing a belated “Happy Birthday” birthday song to him at the White House. Usher and his wife Grace were attending a benefit performance at the White House on Saturday when the first couple broke into song.
The Obamas presented Usher, who turned 37 on Oct. 14, with a cupcake with one candle stuck in it, as if Usher was a pre-schooler.
“Happy birthday, dear Usher, Happy birthday to you.” the Obamas sang.
“Thank you,” said Usher politely before blowing out his candle.
He looked humiliated, and I can’t blame him.
It was a nice gesture, but the cupcake was entirely inappropriate for the president of the United States to present to a grown man.
Imagine Barack and Michelle presenting a cupcake with one candle to George Clooney or Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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