The 10 Most Controverisal Shine Stories of 2012

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Magazine's semi-nude Michelle Obama cover

The photo illustration shows U.S. first lady Michelle Obama's face superimposed on a 19th-century portrait of a bare-breasted African slave, and fans the world over weren't pleased. Editors at Magazine Fuera de Serie said that they were trying to honor her as a great woman who "seduced the American people," but most readers didn't see it that way.

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Photo by: El Mundo

Magazine's semi-nude Michelle Obama cover

The photo illustration shows U.S. first lady Michelle Obama's face superimposed on a 19th-century portrait of a bare-breasted African slave, and fans the world over weren't pleased. Editors at Magazine Fuera de Serie said that they were trying to honor her as a great woman who "seduced the American people," but most readers didn't see it that way.

"Still trying to figure out how superimposed photo of Michelle Obama's head on a semi nude slave is supposed to represent strength," wrote "Ducky. "Some things are just a little much, and this is one of them."

"Did the Spaniards also showed their First Lady half naked on the cover?" asked "Conservative in Libs Clothing." "Hey, I don't like the policies of Mrs. Obama's husband but this photo shopped picture is totally tasteless!" less