Toy to the World: A Wii Game for Obama’s Girls, and a Chew Thing for Bo
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If Sasha and Malia are reading the news, they might be upset to see that their dad has spoiled one of their Christmas surprises.
After calling John Boehner to negotiate over the stalled payroll tax cut, President Obama slipped into the holiday spirit and took a sleigh ride down to nearby Alexandria, Va., where he bought presents for his daughters. In the video game section of a Best Buy, he blurted out to a press pool, “In case you were wondering, ‘Just Dance for the Wii.’”
His daughters probably were wondering. And if the press were wondering whether they’d catch a glimpse of Obama doing the jitterbug, they were disappointed, too: The president said they’ll never get a picture of that happening.
While Bo played with another dog at PetSmart, the press pool reports, Obama bought a chew toy and another item for the first family dog, costing about $41.
That should keep Bo busy while the girls play with their new pets — apparently Obama also bought them The Sims 3, the “Pets” edition. The game’s website entices: “Create the perfect (or imperfect) pets for your Sims, from fierce guard dogs to destructive kittens to trusty horses and more as you determine not only how your Sims’ pets look but their personality traits as well.”
He bought two $50 Apple gift cards, too.
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I hope the Obama’s, the girls and BO have a Merry Christmas
Posted by: jamescbuilder | December 21, 2011, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
Was it really necessary to print what President Obama purchased….ABC could have printed something like this…”President Obama does a little last minute Christmas shopping for the girls”
See no need to mention what he bought….and you cannot tell me that is the only photo your reporter has of him on that day.
Posted by: Riley | December 21, 2011, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
Dear Matt Negrin- Could you have used your common sense and not actually published what was purchased as Christmas gifts. We really didn’t need to know and that makes you a jerk. Thanks.
Posted by: Patti | December 21, 2011, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm
Shouldn’t Obama be working with Congress to solve the payroll tax problem?? Why isn’t he doing his job??? Is he in over his head??
Posted by: whathappened08 | December 21, 2011, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm
What did you get for me? – First Lady Oprah
Posted by: First Lady Oprah | December 21, 2011, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm
And Rome continues to burn.
Posted by: susan | December 21, 2011, 5:56 pm 5:56 pm
i think that is awsome! And “yes” he is doing his job! He is also a parent BTW…leave him be…
Posted by: tasha mendez | December 25, 2011, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm