President Obama Doesn't Watch Kardashians, Reality TV (VIDEO)

For President Obama, the inanities of Congress make for all the reality TV he needs.

Last week, in a roundtable discussion with reporters, First Lady Michelle Obama revealed that when her daughters do get to watch television, she wants them to learn a moral lesson. That includes making sure they know that the things people do on "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" are crazy. Not exactly a strong endorsement, but better than what she said her husband thought of the reality stars: he's not a fan at all.

So, of course, after some discussion about foreign policy and all that serious stuff on "The Tonight Show" on Tuesday night, Jay Leno just had to ask President Obama about his thoughts on the money-printing media moguls.

"I have not seen the show," he admitted. "I am probably a little biased against reality TV, partly because there's this program on C-Span called 'Congress.' I have not seen the show... I think the girls have seen it."

To be fair, it'd be a little bit worrying if he was a big fan of the Kardashians; he's got enough on his plate, without having to worry about whether Scott Disick and Kourtney will ever indeed get married. And in any case, having to deal with the Senate and House sounds sounds a whole more tedious.

Comments

[Siva Nathan]

12:01 PM on 11/09/2011

I would not let my dog watch that trashy show either.

[ltltiggrr]

08:54 PM on 10/27/2011

Wow! Must be a really slow news day for Huffington Post to dedicate so much space to whether or not the president watches the Kardashians. His answer was politically correct, but whatcha wanna bet he takes a peek now and then. Hope not! Mr, President can you save us from the invasion of the Kardashians, Please?

[Quotidien]

07:38 AM on 10/27/2011

This is going to end up with a beer summit at the White House.

[rrpatreilly]

12:13 AM on 10/27/2011

obama doesn't know how to bring America back to greatness either. He chooses not to watch reality TV and he chooses not to create an atmosphere for business growth, investment and hiring. These are his choices!

[KJLSanDiego]

11:46 PM on 10/26/2011

I don't watch any unscripted programming that isn't news, either.

[dav0001]

08:53 PM on 10/26/2011

The president once again shows how smart he is.

[ChampionWriter]

08:29 PM on 10/26/2011

Finally, something Obama and I can agree upon. I have never watched any Kardashian show. The closest I came was the double in the Old Navy Commercial.

[mukTech]

05:24 PM on 10/26/2011

Who's Scott Disick?

[Channa]

07:18 PM on 10/26/2011

psst. use the Google.

[brooktarheel]

08:36 PM on 10/26/2011

Kourtney's baby daddy!

[Scooterish]

05:13 PM on 10/26/2011

I just LOVE Obama. He's the real deal. Remember how the world cheered when he was elected? So awesome. Republicans can't hold a candle to him.

Swagga!

[OntheBorder]

05:10 PM on 10/26/2011

Well, perhaps Obama has finally decided to work on things within his capablities.

[landskroon]

05:04 PM on 10/26/2011

The Kardashian show must be another program for people that do not live their own life. Time to switch channel

[by-the-sea-]

04:59 PM on 10/26/2011

You know Obama, I love you but there is no reason for you or your family to talk about these leeches. I cringed when I heard you mention Snookie, and now you've done it to me again. I'll still vote for you though.

[mukTech]

05:25 PM on 10/26/2011

Well, they asked him.

[by-the-sea-]

06:15 PM on 10/26/2011

Yeah, obviously. I'm just saying I don't want to hear it. And Michelle brought it up in the first place.

[Squigibo]

04:39 PM on 10/26/2011

The Kardashians should be rated "NS" - "Not Suitable for Anyone."

[bbertaud]

04:15 PM on 10/26/2011

I would not allow my hamster to watch the Kardashians...do I need to elaborate more?

[mukTech]

05:25 PM on 10/26/2011

Oh oh oh oh LOLs

[libbygirl]

04:08 PM on 10/26/2011

I would really question his parenting if he thought the Kardashians were appropriate viewing for his daughters. They are definitely X-rated.