Sasha and Malia Obama’s lives were under a media microscope throughout their father’s presidency.

The teens were mostly accused of looking bored and unimpressed throughout their father’s speech.

The scathing criticism didn’t go without its own controversy.

Sasha and Malia Obama standing behind Barack at turkey pardoning

“Dress like you deserve respect, not a spot at a bar.

And certainly don’t make faces during televised public events” (via ABC News).

“They still believe in bad puns.

the Obamas smiling

They still appreciate the grandeur of this occasion.

They still have hope.”

(viaThe White House).

Malia and Sasha Obama smiling on either side of President Obama as he delivers a speech