Obama, Daughters Play Wii for Christmas

Obama, Daughters Play Wii for Christmas

January 8, 2009

Our sister-site GameCulture notes that Malia and Sasha Obama received a Wii for Christmas and the Prez-elect himself spent some time with the bowling portion of Wii Sports.

The original info appeared on a New York Times blog:

Mr. Obama said he’d have his hands full attempting to rescue the American economy. But he has gotten in a little practice in bowling lately on the Nintendo Wii his daughters received for Christmas. Mr. Obama, who famously struggled in bowling during last year’s Democratic primaries, said he performs better in the video game.

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Re: Obama, Daughters Play Wii for Christmas
Submitted by Shadow D. Darkman - January 8, 2009 at 1:26 pm -0500

Nice.

Here's to the hope someone meets them online, and plays an epic game of w/e with them.

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Re: Obama, Daughters Play Wii for Christmas
Submitted by Zevorick - January 8, 2009 at 1:36 pm -0500

I'm waiting for Republicans or Fox News to suddenly become PS3/Xbox fanboys

Re: Obama, Daughters Play Wii for Christmas
Submitted by DeepThorn - January 8, 2009 at 2:05 pm -0500

I just want to hear the Bush is an EA/Disney fanboy.

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Re: Obama, Daughters Play Wii for Christmas
Submitted by Meggie - January 8, 2009 at 2:49 pm -0500

Wii sports is a family tradition at this point. I didn't bring it this Christmas and my aunts and uncles were disappointed (my grandfather asked me in advance to bring it on Thanksgiving, esp since no one wanted to watch the Lions game)

I saw a standup comic on tv the other day talking about his mother becoming an expert at bowling, and finding out that she's developed quite the smack talk. :P

Re: Obama, Daughters Play Wii for Christmas
Submitted by Wonderful Lizard of Oz - January 8, 2009 at 3:48 pm -0500

Once again, this is making me less likely to get a Wii.

Too bad, I really wanted one.

Re: Obama, Daughters Play Wii for Christmas
Submitted by JustChris - January 8, 2009 at 4:23 pm -0500

Would you be less likely to eat at a fast food chain if Obama is known to go there?

lol tools.

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Re: Obama, Daughters Play Wii for Christmas
Submitted by Wolvenmoon - January 8, 2009 at 9:17 pm -0500

A politician playing video games? The president elect participating in a modern trend?

Cool, unfortunately it's going to continue to be used to bash whichever is the opposite party.

Re: Obama, Daughters Play Wii for Christmas
Submitted by Paulrus - January 9, 2009 at 8:30 pm -0500

"Those are some nice bowling shoes...."
-Obama

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