CNN: First movie Obama viewed in the White House theater was "Slumdog Millionaire"

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http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/02/24/sotn.king.lunch/

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• The first movie Obama viewed in the White House theater was "Slumdog Millionaire." He loved it, and parts of the movie reminded him of his childhood days in Jakarta, Indonesia.

• He enjoys the "baubles" that come with the presidency -- Air Force One, Marine One and Camp David, for example. But he already finds the "bubble" too restricting and wishes it was easier to just take a walk, or attend his daughters' school and sporting events. One way of trying to better stay in touch with everyday Americans: Obama has instructed his staff to bring him 10 letters a week from citizens writing with a complaint or an observation.

• He cherishes family dinner in the White House, where "thorns and roses" is now the favorite family game. Each family member describes the day's highlight, or rose, and the day's worst moment, the thorn. We were told after describing one particularly challenging day at the White House, Malia Obama had this to say to her father the president: "You have a really thorny job."

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1. I wonder what Marian Robinson does all day in that house?

Her son in law is at work all day, as is her daughter (most of the time, I assume), while her granddaughters are in school all day. So what do you think Grandma does all day?

[Jennicut]

2. I like the thorns and roses game. It kind of puts the day in perspective.

I would hate being that restricted but he has to do it for safety/security reasons and I think he gets that.

[Egnever]

4. Wow I like it too

My four year old has been dwelling a lot lately on the rough parts of his days rather than the good parts. I think we might try this out as a way for all of us to support each other better.

I just love this family in the white house they are constantly modeling awesome parenting. I think their impact on American family life will be large and wholly beneficial.

[Jennicut]

6. I have a four year old who does the same thing! She really hates snack time

at her preschool. Very picky eater....when its something she does not like she gets very upset and lets it ruin her day. I kid you not. 4 year old are very sensitive that way.

[Egnever]

5. Meh double post

oops!

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3. Jai ho!