It all started with Michelle Obama setting the bar with her Invictus challenge for Prince Harry of England.
Justin Trudeau stunted on the Obamas and the Queen of England in his Invictus Games challenge
Michelle and Barack Obama, Prince Harry, the Queen of England and Justin Trudeau all weighed in with their video challenges ahead of the competition.


Her what, now? In order to raise awareness for the Invictus Games, an international competition for wounded veterans and members of the armed forces that starts on May 8, FLOTUS recorded a video that very swiftly, and by design, went viral.
Perhaps remembering a few oft-meme’d photos of her husband, FLOTUS crossed her arms and stared into the camera with her best McKayla Maroney “not impressed” face. Then she prodded Prince Harry’s memory of certain words he’d spoken to her about the games.
“Hey, Prince Harry, remember when you told us to ‘bring it’ at the Invictus Games?”
Next to her, Barack Obama did HIS best “not impressed” face, and got an assist from three members of the U.S. armed forces to start the smack talk.
Hey, @KensingtonRoyal! Are you ready for @InvictusOrlando? Game on. pic.twitter.com/S34KrEv5Is
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) April 29, 2016
Across the Atlantic, to where the Queen of England and one of her favorite grandchildren, Prince Harry, got the message. Sitting beside her, he showed her pictures of athletes taking part in the adaptive games, especially pointing out the prosthetic used by one of the track-and-field competitors.
Then, Prince Harry’s phone rang. The song? “Hail to the Chief.”
They watched the Obamas’ video together silently for a moment, but the Queen reacted first, shifting back in her seat. She didn’t quite roll her eyes, but her words were probably the strongest roast she’d made in years: “‘Boom.’ Oh REALLY. Please.”
The prince turned his head to stare into the camera, looking vaguely proud of his granny. Then he raised his arm and “dropped the mic” himself.
“Boom,” Prince Harry echoed.
Unfortunately for you @FLOTUS and @POTUS I wasn't alone when you sent me that video :wink: - H.https://t.co/sjfSQvkzb6
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 29, 2016
A little late to the party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau decided to show off his own chops. Trudeau’s gone after President Obama before over NHL trash talk and apparently couldn’t resist interjecting this time either. Behind him stood Canada’s Invictus team, a number of buff-looking competitors, including two athletes in wheelchairs, and one service dog. Two competitors performed push-ups at his feet as he stared into the camera, issuing Canada’s challenge to the world.
“Oh hey, I thought I’d show our friends in the U.S. and U.K. how Canada ‘brings it.’ Your Majesty, Prince Harry, President and Mrs. Obama ... BOOM.”
By the final “Boom,” the Prime Minister was on the floor, doing his own push-ups -- one-handed, leaving the other one free to drop a LITERAL mic.
Dear @POTUS, @FLOTUS and @KensingtonRoyal - did someone say "bring it?" Canada's ready for @InvictusOrlando.https://t.co/TxBAMPvTYs
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 2, 2016
Is getting a shout-out from some of the best-known political figures in the world enough to increase awareness of the games? Undoubtedly, and we’ll be on the lookout for other important international figures talking their own smack to further the spirit of competition for this incredible sporting event.
The 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando will feature 10 different sports including archery, cycling, sitting volleyball, wheelchair rugby, and aquatics, and will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla., from May 8 to May 12. Tickets and more information about the event are here at the website.











