[View the story "FLOTUS bangs hang over inauguration chatter" on Storify ]FLOTUS bangs hang over inauguration chatter Storified by CBC News Community · Mon, Jan 21 2013 13:22:13
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It's been a big week for first lady Michelle Obama. In the past five days alone, she's celebrated her 49th birthday, got a brand new official Twitter handle , and of course, participated in the myriad of events surrounding her husband's second inaguration as President of the United States.
The First Lady just met with Inaugural citizen co-chair David Hall ahead of #MLKDay of Service: http://www.2013pic.org/service http://pic.twitter.com/E0vxKz73FLOTUS
The First Lady's new hairstyle was revealed in a White House photoreleased last Thursday, and has been dominating social chatter ever since.
@FLOTUS Michelle's bangs >>>> Everyone else's bangsAlex Hamilton
.@FLOTUS YOUR BANGS ARE EVERYTHING!Melissa, yo
I'm way more excited than I should be about FLOTUS' bangs.Claire
President Obama weighed in on the hype Sunday night at a reception in Washington, where he thanked his donors for their support.
Obama: 'I love Michelle and her bangs!'telegraphtv
At #inaug2013 Candlelight Reception with #POTUS and #flotus he said he loves her bangs http://pic.twitter.com/CMn2QzJAmeghanstabler
Obama's declaration may have been tongue-in-cheek, but for many across the web Michelle's bangs have been stealing the show wherever they happen to appear.
Bangs! RT @petesouza: Photo of potus and flotus during service project today at DC elementary school http://pic.twitter.com/y14V57dO"jessmisener
RT @Dharapak: PHOTO: Michelle Obama's new "bangs" at Day of Service event, by @AP Susan Walsh #inaug2013 @FLOTUS http://pic.twitter.com/5IaJwoRFpam brewer
Love the bangs on her! RT @TheObamaDiary: 49? I want to see Michelle Obama's birth cert, she looks 20-something! http://pic.twitter.com/CAyl0pyEkapsiz
At Saturday's Kids' inagural ball, where the first lady wore Alexander McQueen...
I just love Michelle Obama's new bangs! Wow @FLOTUS!! http://pic.twitter.com/lhRexDrYMakho Ndlovu
FLOTUS at the Kids'Inaugural Ball. Rocking McQueen. Bangs laid. Too damn fly, my goodness! http://pic.twitter.com/UZ4iu7j8Queens_B
On Youtube...
RT @ProgressivePam: Just when you thought @MichelleObama couldn't get any cooler, she gets bangs! Love them! @FLOTUS http://nym.ag/10mtkTg http://pic.twitter.com/ax58TEuzFrank E. Ross
And of course, all over today's public inaguration event.
First Lady Michelle Obama looks stunning! #Bangs LIVE STREAM: http://bit.ly/10h2ZkY http://pic.twitter.com/7MaS8U4ZGlobal Grind
POTUS and FLOTUS swag loving her bangs http://pic.twitter.com/FmlpCpQPTanisha Frazier
New Post: http://www.iamhereforstyle.com Michelle Obama inaugural style #monochromatic #bangs #royalty #FLOTUS #MLK http://pic.twitter.com/xrAfgghLIamHereForStyle
Many are predicting that the popularity of bangs, which has already been growing in recent years, would be bolstered by the first lady's new look.
Also, how many women are going to request bangs at the hairdresser within the next month? Effortless trendsetter. That's @FLOTUSafrobella
I beg to nominate Michelle Obama's bangs as 2013 hairstyle trendDamien Williams
Michelle Obama's bangs are cute. Every woman will follow her trend.Mary Lincoln
So, it looks like many of you are sporting bangs now. Did Michelle Obama start a new trend?Eden Spodek
Their predictions appear to be correct.
Good enough for @FLOTUS, good enough for me. Das bangs are back. http://pic.twitter.com/VLDpSE8dJen Clarke
@FLOTUS You inspired me...bangs today! #tenyearsyounger http://pic.twitter.com/RSggBu4dAngie Birdwell
FLOTUS has inspired me to get bangsRamss
@hu_osugrad @iamsophianelson @michelleobama I likie in fact I got bangs cut Sat in homage to my first lady. http://pic.twitter.com/ngnx8NyNmemehoward
@FLOTUS @theellenshow I was inspired by Mrs. O today...haven't had bangs since 7th grade.#bangs http://pic.twitter.com/F59Z4LkBnicole schmitt
Cutting @flotus bangs into everythingProbably Mat Honan
My @MichelleObama #Bangs #iLoveHer #FirstLady http://twitpic.com/bx62xrRENegade_24
I might get bangs post-wedding. And not just because of Michelle Obama & Kate Middleton. Ok, maybe a little bit.Jess Fokken
Glad I got this #JCrew coat before the post-inauguration run. But my stylist is now dying to cut me some bangs. http://yfrog.com/odyxkvzyjJamila Robinson
Yeah I'm going to have to cut my bangs tonight. Thanks @FLOTUS #inaguration2013ⓟⓔⓝⓝⓨ ❥
Biden got some bangs http://pic.twitter.com/xCeRujppleahhrosiee
Note: the above image is parody. Joe Biden did not get bangs.
The first lady has yet to make an official statement regarding what inspired her new look, but many are comparing her newly famous fringe to other high-profile hairstyles, most notably the headline-making side bangs revealed by Kate Middleton in November.
Kate Middleton's new bangs draw Diana comparisons - Your CommunityView the story "Royal aff-hair: Kate Middleton gets bangs" on Storify] The Duchess of Cambridge debuts a new do. Hair swaps, twitter fren...
Both Kate Middleton and Michelle Obama have #bangs. Yes bangs are so in nowRyner Lai
So, the new bangs mean that the FLOTUS is pregnant, right? She's taking a cue from Kate Middleton & switching up her 'do to distract us.BeautyBug
No, @FLOTUS I don't care about your new bangs. Stop trying to be Kate Middleton.Marcie Hunter
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Watch Out Now Kate Middleton... Michelle Obama is in TOWN!!Tammie Renee
Beyoncé, whose famous bangs were conspicuously styled back during her performance at today's inauguration ceremony, seems to be leading the list of potential influencers.
My Role Models → FLOTUS & Beyonce http://pic.twitter.com/TmYLTGAvThatBumbleBey
Michelle got bangs to impress beyonce. duh. #inaugurationKyle
I'm here for Michelle's bangs. You KNOW Beyoncé told her to do so.Jesse ®hian Perez
Beyonce told Michelle to get bangs for todayDavette
Michelle got her Beyoncé bangs onBig Dawg
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Many others were quick to point out that Michelle's new look wasn't exactly trend-setting, as much as it was trend-following.
Does anybody else think that Michelle Obama with bangs kinda looks like Kerry Washington? http://pic.twitter.com/Fd9jdQlHManuel Campas
Michelle Obama is giving me 1996 Heart 106 FM, Eternal - I Wanna Be The Only One, vibes with these bangs though... http://pic.twitter.com/FLj3fKoxSeye J Black
So Kim K gets bangs and "no one cares" but Michelle Obama gets them and they are "OMG SO CUTE OMG" Madelyn Harris
Michelle Obama got them nicki minaj bangsSyllli Asz Jamal
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everyone is getting bangs lol.. kim k, michelle obama, kate middleton...JP
Why is it that kim k and michelle obama got the same style bangs at the same time? #undercoverbesties #itsaconspiracyHamida Mitha
Others took personal credit for inspiring Mrs. Obama...
And now we know where Mrs. Obama got the inspiration for her bangs. http://pic.twitter.com/I3y2U0Uvmbridgeh2o
Idk why everyone is saying @flotus is a trendsetter with her #bangs...we all know she got the idea from me... #twins http://pic.twitter.com/zmwQ7WGHkgeo413
Okay! I'm finally alright with admitting it. Michelle got the idea for the bangs from me. You're welcome America. Lol. http://pic.twitter.com/amjfK0a1Ari Ellie Brownridge
let the record show that I got bangs before (okay, slightly before) they were cool. (a.k.a. when Kate Middleton got them)Savannah
But not everybody was feeling the look. Many seemed to prefer Obama's previous hairstyle.
Am I the only one that thinks the FLOTUS looks like a little kid with those bangs?Bob and Juno
I'm digging the bangs, but overall the haircut is a bit "Mrs. Swan."#FLOTUSHeath
Is Michelle Obama moving to Williamsburg? What's up with the bangs? (Beyonce wins best hair cut, that men's hairline under her full mane)Samuel Katz
Madame First Lady: Happy Birthday, I love you. But Kate Middleton taught us both that bangs dont work. #loveyoufixitMatt Donnelly
RT @EnterpriseExtra: Love the coat worn by Michelle Obama at the inauguration! And her bangs! (Here's a close approximation.) #RomulanChic http://pic.twitter.com/7dwR6iRJF4U Corsair
What's your take? Do you like Michelle Obama's bangs, dislike them, or think that all of the hype is simply too much?
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