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Barack Obama: Michelle Told Me To Knock It Off For Calling Father's Day A 'Forgotten Holiday'

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First Posted: 06/15/12 04:54 PM ET Updated: 06/15/12 04:54 PM ET

Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says his wife told him to knock it off for calling Father's Day a "forgotten holiday."

Obama ate lunch with four campaign supporters in downtown Washington on Friday and observed that people make a bigger deal out of Mother's Day. He said he had shared his observation with Michelle Obama and that she told him to knock it off.

The president said the first lady told him Mother's Day should be a bigger day because "every day is Father's Day" and he is "always getting a treat."

Obama's comments came as he chatted with his lunch mates in view of the media. Later Friday, he and his family were flying home to Chicago, where they planned to spend Father's Day weekend.

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09:34 AM on 06/17/2012
He's only telling the truth, we fathers most of us at least are treated raggedy on Father's Day. It is definitely not as important as Mother's Day and no one can argue that point. I know that there are some fathers who receive the royal treatment and I am glad for them.
09:03 AM on 06/17/2012
Happy Fathers Day America!