This is a Real Thing on The Onion.

[c7_assassin]

I have nothing to do with this (though I really wish I had)...

http://www.theonion.com/articles/folks-we-dont-usually-do-this-on-the-white-house-t,34522/

 

[C.A.B.]

i think i just threw up in my mouth a little

 

[LadyInternet]

i think i just threw up in my mouth a little

...well I thought it was funny. Don't have to be a party pooper.

 

[helplessandhappy]

The weirdness on the Onion never ceases to amaze me.

 

[okdremur]

Uuuhhh, NO!!!!!!

 

[dad1]

OMG, that is so funny!

 

[Soda Bobinski]

 

[Antarion]

... Are they making a satire on how humans are sheep, and will do anything they're told to? Or am I reading too far into this? Also... Didn't a dude get in massive trouble for tickling someone in a government position?

 

[chicago]

I think its a joke. Funny because disproportionate response. Tickling is goofy and playful. Do it to the president and youll be tackled and / or shot.

 

[robmic]

 

[DeaconMye]

Wow just wow! :-\

 

[BMoreTklr]

Ummm.......not quite sure what to make of this random tickle charged post regarding the President that absolutely goes nowhere. Seems like it'd be a better fit for one of the non-fictional story forums on here

 

[featherpunished]

It's The Onion, guys. It's trying to be as ridiculous as possible. Don't read too much into it 🙂

 

[Flatfoot]

I think its a joke. Funny because disproportionate response. Tickling is goofy and playful. Do it to the president and youll be tackled and / or shot.

^This. When trying to look at it from the perspective of a reader who doesn't enjoy tickling in a sexual context, like many of us do, I find the absurdity of the scenario to be amusing. The activity could have been a wedgie or a pink belly, and the message would have been the same.