The mysterious case of the missing French Kiss

Speculation is running rampant as to why Barack Obama and supermodel Carla Bruni didn’t enjoy (from his point of view, in our opinion) the customary French double cheek kiss when they first met Friday morning in Strasbourg, France. After all, Michelle exchanged kisses with both Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla, and the two presidents even had their warm manhug. But what went wrong when Barack and Carla’s turn came?

Your guess is as good as ours. In fact, let’s hear your theories.

This post was last modified on April 6, 2009

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  • Some one in protocol told him not to?

    Sorry, brain fart there. I forgot he doesn't know about the protocol office.

    Shuffling back to my corner to think about this one.

  • Well, if it was me married to Michelle -- with those beautiful, strong, toned arms -- I'd be scared sh*tless to kiss a supermodel in front of her!