Just playing Devil's advocate here...Michelle gave the 'thumbs down' to the judges after the short program-a bratty move and something Kristi Yamaguichi would never do to chance losing the gold.
It is the Super Bowl of womens sports and for better or worse there will be criticism
"Pride goeth before a fall." I didn't see that and I agree, it isn't a smart thing to do. It gives the judges an impression that you are an Empress and not a competitor.
Be that as it may, she was gracious in defeat. Something Clinton and Gore could learn from.