The governor of Illinois's alleged attempt to sell Mr Obama's old Senate seat has also proved embarrassing, but reasonable people can hardly blame Mr Obama for that.Some of the new cabinet are attracting flak for their beliefs.
Johnston has attracted flak for his stance as the Scottish Premier League rejected the newco's application.
Jeff Bezos is the wealthiest man in the world, and Elon Musk probably its highest-profile billionaire; of course they're going to attract flak from all sides.
Kingsholm is not the most welcoming place for referees either and the Irishman Donal Courtney attracted flak from both managers.
He accepts that placing himself centre stage will attract flak, but it's not Feeney's accusation of narcissism that bothers him.
Not surprisingly, Mr de la Rua's idea has attracted flak from all the political parties, except the small force led by Mr Cavallo.
As it is, she has gone into the family business – attracting flak from some critics who mutter that she simply isn't as good.
The plan to be announced this week touches many political bases, and predictably has already attracted flak from right and left.
Glenn, to whom Mendes said he merely provided some ground training, had a cheeky nickname implying that he attracted flak like a magnet.
Waite also attracted some flak for ignoring exciting young players such as Leeds's Danny McGuire and Rob Burrow when selecting his squad.
