maybe next time they'll hire Bob Hope
There was a bit of a hoohah a couple months ago when the White House Correspondents’ Association announced that this year’s annual dinner would feature Rich Little. Last year, famously, they brought in Stephen Colbert (video here, here, and here). I wouldn’t bring this up except I just ran into an absolutely deadpan New Yorker article, which included an interview with Mr. Little himself. If the author, Jeffrey Goldberg, were any more ironic, he’d be rusting. If Rich Little were any less self-aware, (to channel Molly Ivins) they’d have to water him once a day. Now, that’s a funny joke.
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I like your ironic/rusting line, though I did have to read back over it to get it. Still, made me laugh. :)
Posted by: Ellen | February 10, 2007 07:00 PM
Thanks for including the YouTube links, Pat. I hadn't seen the whole Colbert presentation - wow!! Stellar moment. If only it could have been backed up by the press turning the screws super tight on the administration...instead of just hiring Rich Little for the next dinner.
Loved the "ironic" comment. Indeed, I think of you as a man of fine mettle.
Posted by: Judy | February 12, 2007 12:06 PM
Ooh, good one, Judy!
If I were younger, I suppose I would be a man of heavy mettle.
Sorry.... and thanks for your comment, Ellen!
Posted by: pat | February 12, 2007 01:00 PM