President Barack Obama laughs with first lady Michelle Obama as they appear on the ‘Kiss Cam’ as the US Senior Men’s National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leslie E. Kossoff-Pool/Getty Images)
President Barack Obama kisses First Lady Michelle Obama as they appear on the ‘Kiss Cam’ during the Olypmics-bound U.S. men’s national basketball team game against Brazil, at the Verizon Center on Monday, July 16, 2012, in Washington, DC.(Photo by Leslie E. Kossoff/Polaris Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 16: U.S. President Barack Obama enjoys a beer as he sits with his wife Michelle, daughter Malia, and Vice President Joe Biden, as the US Senior Men’s National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 16: U.S. President Barack Obama shares a laugh with his wife Michelle, as the US Senior Men’s National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
(ISP POOL PHOTO) July 16, 2012 — US President Barack Obama shares a laugh with former White House aide Reggie Love as they watch the Olypmics-bound U.S. men’s national basketball team game against Brazil, at the Verizon Center on Monday, July 16, 2012, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leslie E. Kossoff/Polaris Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 16: U.S. President Barack Obama shares a laugh with his wife Michelle and daughter Malia, as the US Senior Men’s National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 16: President Barack Obama shares a his daughter Malia, as the US Senior Men’s National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 16: U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden talk as the US Senior Men’s National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
(ISP POOL PHOTO) July 16, 2012 — US President Barack Obama kisses First Lady Michelle Obama as they appear on the ‘Kiss Cam’ during the Olypmics-bound U.S. men’s national basketball team game against Brazil, at the Verizon Center on Monday, July 16, 2012, in Washington, DC. This was their second chance, since they did not kiss earlier in the game when they were on the ‘Kiss Cam’.(Photo by Leslie E. Kossoff/Polaris Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 16: U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden share a laugh as the US Senior Men’s National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s nothing like a little booing to help the first couple overcome their shyness.
President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were taking in Monday night’s USA Basketball exhibition game against Brazil when the Verizon Center’s “Kiss Cam” turned its eye their way. Their image on the huge arena screen prompted the crowd to cheer — a not-so-subtle hint that Obama should kiss the first lady.
Both smiled, but Obama just put his arm around his wife as the game resumed. That cautious reaction brought some boos.
Obama got a do-over later in the game when the Kiss Cam swung back his way. This time he delivered, giving Mrs. Obama a big kiss on the lips. And a kiss on the forehead for good measure.
And the crowd roared.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
