Not a fan of Santa: Bo Obama's barks upstage Michelle, Malia and Sasha at holiday event

Stealing the spotlight from First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha is no easy prospect -- unless you're arguably the world's most beloved Portuguese water dog, Bo. During a recent visit by the first family (minus President Obama, who, we imagine, had other business at hand) to the Children's National Medical Center, Bo -- who recently took time out of his busy schedule to enjoy a romp in the snow -- managed to grab everyone's attention by barking at Santa Claus. 

If that doesn't get you on the naughty list, we can't imagine what would. But the ever-poised first lady took the incident in stride, our colleagues at the Top of the Ticket blog explain, telling the children present that the first dog "hasn't seen Santa before." (In Bo's defense, a first encounter with the Man in Red is enough to upset some humans, as well.)

Although Bo's barks were certainly memorable, we have to award adorable points (and who knows adorable better than Unleashed?) to 8-year-old Sasha. During a question-and-answer session at the event, when asked how the Obamas' Christmas will be different this year from previous years, Sasha responded with impeccable comic timing, "Well, it will be easier to get on the plane than last year." The audience, predictably, erupted in laughter.

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-- Lindsay Barnett

Comments

[hassan]

they are the cutest family ever.

[leliorisen]

Here is my holiday message to the troops...my gay and lesbian brothers and sisters, serving overseas:

Thank you to our gay and lesbian troops who not only serve this nation selflessly and put their lives on the line, but also risk being tossed out of the military if they ever reveal the truth about who they are.

Thank you for keeping silent while those around you share their longing for wanting to see their loved ones at the holidays. I understand why you have to be careful about expressing that.

Thank you for feeling it important enough to give of your lives to this nation even though you know that you are treated like a second-class citizen, with no federal protection for your loved ones, and with the knowledge that they may be shut out if something happens to you in battle.

Thank you for your bravery and courage in the face of war from without and war from within.

Have a very Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Happy Kwanzaa, and know that there are those of us who will never stop fighting for your right to be treated with basic dignity and respect.

[Leslie]

they have such a cute dog!