Politics | Michelle Obama Michelle Obama Dances With Turnip To 'Turn Down for What' By Evann Gastaldo Posted Oct 15, 2014 9:48 AM CDT Copied Michelle Obama Dances With Turnip The video. It's on a loop. (TangyNewsNow) A Twitter Q&A with Michelle Obama yesterday got amusing when Iman Crosson—while impersonating President Obama—asked his question via a Vine video: "How many calories do you burn every time you 'turn up'?" The first lady responded in a Vine video of her own, "Turnip? For what?" Of course, as Mashable reports, she responded while holding a turnip ... and dancing to "Turn Down for What" by DJ Snake and Lil Jon. (It's not the first time Obama has shown off her moves publicly.) Read These Next Centuries-old science landmark to close amid financial strain. British rape trial draws parallels to Pelicot case. MapQuest's Lake Ontario stance is paying off. Jury in Clancy murder trial says they're still deadlocked. See 1 photo Report an error