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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, but the most high-profile mother in the United States, Michelle Obama, shouldn’t expect any extra congratulations from many Americans.
On Monday, the official Twitter account run by the Democratic Party encouraged Americans to sign the First Lady’s Mother’s Day card.
“Make sure that signing the First Lady’s card is on your Mother’s Day to-do list,” the tweet, which includes a sappy photo of the Obamas, reads.
Make sure that signing the First Lady’s card is on your Mother’s Day to-do list: http://t.co/lhyKo6ZTuS pic.twitter.com/j6luEplz0D
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) May 5, 2014
Monday’s tweet was just one of several in the same vein over recent days. This tactic has been used in the past — successfully — for things like birthdays and the Obamas’ anniversary. This was not like those times, however.
The Democratic Party probably didn’t anticipate the overwhelming response from Twitter users: No.
Many people tweeted back, expressing disbelief that they were expected to sign a card for someone who is not their mother. Some took jabs at the First Lady, but even the most respectful replies were still surprised at the request.
She ain’t my mother. @TheDemocrats
— Padraig Cæl (@Peetweefish) May 5, 2014
Not my mom. She wishes she was. RT @TheDemocrats: Make sure that signing the First Lady’s card is on your Mother’s Day to-do list
— Pennsatucky (@michaelparks11) May 5, 2014
She’s not my mom.. RT @TheDemocrats: Make sure that signing the First Lady’s card is on your Mother’s Day to-do list: pic.twitter.com/koiBhhDOSo
— cGe (@chelseagrunwald) May 5, 2014
@TheDemocrats @FLOTUS But she’s not my mother. I like and respect her, but I reserve the day for my mom.
— Marcy Tanter (@MarcyTanter) May 4, 2014
Umm…She’s not my mother #notacult RT @TheDemocrats: Sign Michelle Obama’s Mother’s Day card: http://t.co/scTRWO1ehB pic.twitter.com/3Fm3pbiZvQ
— Christie (@RepRepublic) May 4, 2014
She’s not my mom. Thank God. RT @TheDemocrats: Sign Michelle Obama’s Mother’s Day card: pic.twitter.com/dlI9kAaQhq
— Alo Konsen (@OhioCoastie) May 4, 2014
Better luck next time, Democrats.
