Jill Biden to attend national spelling bee finals.

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First lady Jill Biden will attend the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals on Thursday.

“On Thursday, July 8, First Lady Jill Biden will attend the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the Orlando, Florida area. Immediately before the Bee's primetime Finals, Dr. Biden will meet with the spellers and their families, and will congratulate them on this tremendous academic achievement,” the White House said in a statement Tuesday.

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/561769-jill-biden-to-attend-national-spelling-bee-finals?

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

1. Imagine the former first lady doing this.

Also, congratulations to all of the finalists!

[Jim G.]

2. About The Scripps Spelling Bee...

I've watched quite a few of them & one thing I've noticed that's kind of strange (for me) is that it's one of the only competitions that I watch where I don't really root for any contestant in particular. I normally always pick a favorite, or start out with favorite in any sport or game I watch. But those spelling bee kids are all so damn smart & they all work so hard & have put so much time into it that I'm genuinely happy for whoever ends up winning. I think all those kids are super talented. Hell, I'm lucky if I recognize 3 or 4 of the words, much less spell them.

I'm glad Dr. Biden will be there this year too. Whoever the winner is, it's highly likely their family won't be RW nut jobs. Those folks don't seem all that into spelling.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

3. It is nice having a FLOTUS who is not a sex worker