When President Obama threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star Game in St. Louis on Tuesday, most people’s eyes were on the ball. But a few people had their eyes on his jeans.

A friend of mine actually remarked on Wednesday, “The game was really cool, but what was with the president and those Mom Jeans?”

Perhaps the stylin’ first lady can give him some fashion pointers.

From Chicago’s WGN:

The first home night game of the ‘09 season featured some vivid flashbacks of two of the biggest moments in Cubs history, both coming in the top of the fourth inning.

It began when a white cat ran onto the field with one out, conjuring up visions of the infamous night at Shea Stadium in 1969 when a black cat walked in front of Ron Santo in the on-deck circle.

Moments later, Reds outfielder Jay Bruce lofted a pop foul to left field that a fan caught in the front row near the so-called “Bartman” seats.

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