Michelle Obama wants you to 'turnip for what'

Michelle Obama wants you to 'turnip for what'
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Doing her best "cool mom" impression, Michelle Obama is just the latest person to co-opt DJ Snake & Lil Jon's party song "Turn Down for What" for political purposes — this time, for her "Let's Move" healthy eating campaign:

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