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Barack and Michelle Obama want you to know exactly where to take your next date. Spoiler: it's the Obama Presidential Center.
In an Instagram video posted Monday, the Obamas walked through the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, sizing it up as prime date-night territory — and didn't hold back on the chemistry while doing it. "Barack and I went to a museum on our first date. So take it from us: the Obama Presidential Center campus has just the right vibe for you and your boo," Michelle wrote in the caption.
In the clip, Michelle wasted no time setting the scene. "Oh, this would have been the date," she said. "I mean, this would have been like, 'Oh, this dude is cool.' And then this is a sexy environment, I'm sorry, this is a date vibe." Barack, clearly enjoying himself, responded with a simple, "Mmmmhmmmm."
She kept building the case, walking through the Center's cozier corners. "There's those cozy sofas after you've had a date, and you sit, and then you put your arm around your date," Michelle said, as Barack pulled her in closer. "Then we talk about life. It gives you a chance to see if your date knows anything about the world." Barack jumped in: "A tip for all the young men out there!"
Michelle pointed out one more perk — the grassy lawn, perfect for couples who want to slow things down further. "Bring a blanket," Barack added. "Points!" Michelle agreed. She also gave a nod to the Center's full-service restaurant, Tafari's Kitchen, as the natural next stop on the date. "Good date place!" she concluded.
The video quickly went viral, with fans flooding the comments calling the exchange everything from adorable to downright "blushing"-worthy. One commenter put it simply: "I'ma need you two to get a room!"
The 19.3-acre Obama Presidential Center opened to the public on June 19, featuring a museum centered on Barack and Michelle's presidency and legacy, a public library, an athletic facility, and multiple dining options — including, apparently, one very strong date-night recommendation straight from the source.
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