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Bored kid caught face-planting on White House couch

Mom, Dad: I did everything you asked of me. I wore the blue blazer and boat shoes. I was nice to Daddy’s boss, whoever he is. I’m hoarding nine crayons in my khaki pockets, and I haven’t put a single scribble on the wall. You said this would be quick, and I foolishly believed you. Now I’m hungry. I’m bored. I’m DONE. We can only imagine that’s what one young visitor to the Oval Offi
President Barack Obama visits with a departing United States Secret Service agent and his wife as their son dives into a couch in the Oval Office, Jun...
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Mom, Dad: I did everything you asked of me. I wore the blue blazer and boat shoes. I was nice to Daddy’s boss, whoever he is. I’m hoarding nine crayons in my khaki pockets, and I haven’t put a single scribble on the wall. You said this would be quick, and I foolishly believed you. Now I’m hungry. I’m bored. I’m DONE. 

President Barack Obama visits with a departing United States Secret Service agent and his wife as their son dives into a couch in the Oval Office, Jun...
Lawrence Jackson / Today

We can only imagine that’s what one young visitor to the Oval Office was thinking when he faceplanted on a couch in apparent frustration as his parents chatted with President Barack Obama in a conversation that lasted foreverrrr.

The priceless photo of the moment was snapped by White House photographer Lawrence Jackson back in June but started going viral this week. While the caption doesn't identify the child or his parents, it notes that the man is a former Secret Service agent, and the woman is his wife. 

The White House has welcomed a number of pint-size visitors in recent months who have flouted Presidential etiquette in favor of cute attention-getting tactics:

1. Commanding the room with stylish accessories

President Barack Obama greets Zoe Mahan, daughter of  Hunter and Kandi Mahan, during a reception for the 2013 President's Cup championship golf teams ...
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2. Promising a sweet cookie hookup

President Barack Obama talks with 8 year-old members of Girl Scout Troop 2612 from Tulsa, Okla., during the 2014 White House Science Fair, in the Blue...
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3. Focusing on the real core issues

President Barack Obama greets the family of departing staff member Nik Smith, Confidential Assistant to the Administrator for Federal Procurement Poli...
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4. Playing follow— er, lead the leader

Image: baby at the White House
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5. Bringing surround sound

Image: Kids at the White House
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Additional research by Scott Stump