Posted on 11/27/2010 9:34:05 AM PST by Sub-Driver
First Lady: 'Have pie! Eat the dressing!' By Elise Viebeck - 11/27/10 11:36 AM ET
First Lady Michelle Obama encouraged American families to enjoy their food over the holiday weekend and not to worry about "how much you eat."
Obama, who is spearheading a nationwide campaign against childhood obesity, explained to 20/20 host Barbara Walters that "this is the time" to let go a bit.
"I would urge people to use this time to come together, as families and community, and don't take it for granted. Be kind to each other and laugh a little bit. And don't worry about how much you eat. Just enjoy it," she said.
She later added, "Have pie! Eat the dressing!" when prompted to explain her comment.
The wide-ranging interview also included a discussion of Obama's campaign, dubbed "Let's Move," which focuses on healthy eating among schoolchildren.
"You know, our goal is ambitious but simple," Obama said. "We want to end the epidemic in a generation. We're really aiming at children born today, because our goal is that if we begin shaping habits and shaping the conversation and providing information to parents and teachers and engaging all of our leaders in this conversation, that we'll change the habits of young people today."
The First Lady has faced criticism from Republicans, including former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, for advocating what they characterize as government-overreach.
"A government has a role to play in this issue, as does every other sector," Obama rebutted in the interview. "And we reached out and engaged the grocery store manufacturers and the restaurateurs. We brought in the mayors and governors of states and towns. We're calling on faith-based community. There is no constituency that should be excluded from this call to action for our kids."
Both Obama and President Obama commented in another portion of the discussion that they both exercise to relieve stress.
The interview aired Friday.
what the?
After the Obamas are gone I will never be able to use the word “community” again.
Over used, abuse and contorted, this word has become a cliche similar to his use of “Let me be real clear” right before he says something convoluted and with politically correct newspeak.
And hence lies the difference between the socialists and the real Americans. We don't believe the government has a place in every sector of our lives. Mind your own business Mooshell.
How benevolent of Her Majesty.
She will tell us what to eat year round, but on holidays she will issue a decree freeing her subjects for just one day from the responsibility to keep a healthy collective. Thank you Queen Michelle I shall enjoy my pie and dressing by virtue of your good graces!
I have a dream. That one day these two will just Go Away. I have a dream.
Is that Mochelle, the broadest butt in the land giving us eating advice? Is that the pot calling the kettle black? (Is that now considered a racist question)?
“She later added, “Have pie! Eat the dressing!” when prompted to explain her comment.
Blow it out your fat arse, you affirmative-action goon.
Bread is bad, milk is bad, butter is bad, meat is bad....
If everything is so bad, how come the meat and potato folks like my mom and dad lived to 90...and the olive oil, spaghetti crowd died at 68.
Moochelle could end lotsa childhood obesity...by ending the FEEDING PROGRAMS of the Federal/State Gov’ts.....food stamps, etc...GO STUFF yourself Moochelle...and LEAVE US ALONE!
The Obozos will never “go away”. Just like the Klintoons, they will be around forever, yapping and flapping their lips always being asked for their opinions and telling us all how wonderful they are.
I agree. Let’s come together and destroy the Democrats who ruined our holidays and our lives.
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