During his time as president, Obama couldn’t even stop at a bakery without it becoming international news.

“Michelle and I would always joke: Not six.

Not eight,” Kass said.

President Barack Obama smiling

“Always seven almonds.”

Newspapers, websites, and television shows shared the story far and wide.

It wasn’t completely true.

President Barack Obama smiling

The comment was intended as a joke.

Then he defended the nut, saying, “Almonds are a good snack, though.

I strongly recommend them.”

President Barack Obama making the okay sign with his hand

“I lose my mind,” the president agreed.

I love my hometown.

But New York-style being able to fold it, walk while you’re eating?

There’s an efficiency element to it that I think puts it over the top," he said.

That’s just wrong."