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Fatherhood.gov, Obama Father's Day Greeting, Cargill Promotion
President Barack Obama released a Father's Day greeting via email and video, which was followed on C-SPAN by a Republican representative from North Dakota. The Republican response focused on promoting Cargill and exporting beef to Korea rather than addressing Father's Day. The Fatherhood.gov website is highlighted for its "Fatherhood Pledge" and various activity tips for parents.
Fatherhood.gov Manicure Video, Pussification of the Nation
A video on the Fatherhood.gov website, produced by the Ad Council, depicts a daughter giving her father a manicure and painting his nails red. The imagery of a tattooed man receiving nail polish from his daughter is criticized as part of a broader "pussification" of the country. Alternative bonding activities like oil painting, drawing, or reading are suggested as more appropriate than cosmetic treatments.
The hosts review the government website Fatherhood.gov, mocking its "Green Dad" tips that encourage fathers to use compact fluorescent bulbs and bring reusable bags to the grocery store. They argue the advice has little to do with actual parenting.
