Michelle Obama With Elmo and Rosita From 'Sesame Street' Promote Healthy Eating For Kids

During a press conference at The White House to promote healthy eating and exercise for American kids, Michelle Obama invited surprise guests Elmo and Rosita from Sesame Street. As usual, Michelle looks absolutely in great shape, and not scared to show off her toned arms, lol... and the muppets are just adorable! More pics and the transcript below...

MRS. OBAMA: Today, we have a very special surprise. I am thrilled to be joined by two furry friends from Sesame Street—(laughter)—who will be playing such an important role in this new effort. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Elmo and Rosita!  (Applause.)

ROSITA:  Hola!

ELMO:  Hello, Mrs. Obama!  (Laughter.)

MRS. OBAMA:  It's great to see you. Elmo, I love the tie. You dressed up for our press conference.

ROSITA:  And I wore my pearls, my mom's pearls.

MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, my God, they're beautiful.

ELMO:  Can Elmo tell you a secret?

MRS. OBAMA:  Yes, please.

ELMO:  It's a clip-on. [tie]

MRS. OBAMA:  It's a—oh, it's a clip-on.

ELMO:  It's a clip-on.

MRS. OBAMA:  So, how do you guys feel about getting kids pumped up and excited about eating healthy foods?

ELMO:  Oh, well, it’s wonderful.  Elmo loves healthy foods.  Yes, Elmo thinks that fruits and vegetables are delicious.

ROSITA:  Yes, sí, sí, sí, me, too.  And you know what?  They help us grow healthy and strong. Check out these muscles.

MRS. OBAMA:  Let me see your muscle. Let me see it.

ELMO:  Oh, that's a giant muscle, Rosita.  (Laughter.)

MRS. OBAMA:  It’s mighty, mighty.  Oh, yes.  Oh, Elmo, oh, your muscle, too, is so powerful.

ROSITA:  Let me see your muscle.  Oh.  (Laughter.)  Wow, strong.

ELMO:  You know, Elmo eats lots of fruits and vegetables every day, Mrs. Obama.

MRS. OBAMA:  That's very good.

ROSITA:  Oh, that's wonderful, Elmo, because you know what?

ELMO:  What?

ROSITA:  Fruits and vegetables are anytime foods.

MRS. OBAMA:  They are.

ROSITA:  You know what that means?

ELMO:  What?

ROSITA:  They're so good for you that you can eat them every single day.  (Laughter.)

MRS. OBAMA:  All the time.  All the time.

Source - Atlantic
Pictures - Getty Images and Reuters