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By Anslem Samuel | Published October 20, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

REALITY OVER REALITY TV While television plays a big role in a lot of American households, the Obamas try to keep boob tube consumption to a minimum. In fact, during the week the First Daughters are not allowed to watch TV or be in the computer unless it’s related to school, with limited time allotted for weekend viewing. "Barack really thinks some of the Kardashians—when they watch that stuff —he doesn't like that as much, but I sort of feel like if we're talking about it, and I'm more concerned with how they take it in," said Mrs. Obama. “What did you learn when you watched that? And if they're learning the right lessons, like, that was crazy, then I'm like, okay."

REALITY OVER REALITY TV

While television plays a big role in a lot of American households,…