First, she appeared in the “iCarly” episode “iMeet the First Lady.”
The episode’s plot related to theJoining Forcescampaign supporting families of those in the armed forces.
At a screening of the episode, Obama explained how she watches the sitcom with her daughters.
Know that you have an entire country that stands behind you guys, okay?"
(viaABC News).
Lastly, Obama appeared on the 2022 “Black-ish” episode “That’s What Friends Are For.”
According toHola!, that cameo was directly tied to theWhen We All Voteinitiative.
However, Obama wasn’t the only first lady who had a cameo on a sitcom to raise awareness.
According toDecider, the school principal isn’t happy with Arnold for painting their school in a bad light.
Also, the school administration doesn’t even believe it’s happening (viaThe Hollywood Reporter).
He also divulged how Reagan’s stance on drugs affected his own struggle with addiction.
On his interactions with Reagan, Bridges said, “She was wonderful, a really nice lady.”
However, he didn’t feel that her anti-drug rhetoric was the most effective.
“The ‘Just Say No’ thing didn’t explain enough, is what I thought.
‘Because we said not to, that’s why.’
And that was it,” Bridges said.
“But I think Nancy’s appearance did make an impact on part of the world.
It really did.”
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
However, it’s been proven that the messaging from D.A.R.E.
didn’t have much of an effect in stopping people from using drugs (viaNPR).
Despite that, Bridges still said Reagan’s words helped him.
If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available.
Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
