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Cheney Shooting Humor Roundup

Friday February 17, 2006
Dick Cheney jokes are flying fast and furious in the wake of his shooting accident. Here are a few quick highlights to keep you in the humor loop:

Cheney Cartoons and Parodies
View a series of cartoons, doctored photos, and parodies inspired by Cheney's hunting accident, including Ten Ways Dick Cheney Can Kill You, Vice President Fudd, and Quail vs. Person.

The Late-Night Comedians Lock and Load
"Rumors are that the reason Dick Cheney didn't say anything about the hunting accident for about 24 hours was because he had been drinking. And I'm thinking, well jeez, he was probably drinking when we planned the invasion of Iraq." —David Letterman

"They were in a car, they drive along, they get out of the car, he shoots his friend in the face, then they get back in the car and they go hide for 18 hours. That’s not hunting ... that's an episode of 'The Sopranos'" —Jay Leno

More jokes…

'The Daily Show' on Dick-Cheney-Shot-A-Guy-In-The-Face-Gate
Giant Dick: The Vice President has gone four consecutive days without shooting someone in the face.
Duck and Cover: Amid questions about the timeline of the Cheney shooting there was a Duck Hunt on Scott McClellan.
Cheney's Got a Gun: Harry Whittington is the first person shot by a sitting Veep since Alexander Hamilton.

More video clips…

Deadeye Dick's Gun Club
Vice President Cheney cordially invites like-minded hunting safety enthusiasts to join "Deadeye Dick's Gun Club." A parody from the creators of WhiteHouse.org.

Play the Cheney Quail Hunting Game
Try to outscore the vice president in this game of skill, timing, and valor. An amusing game from the Huffington Post.

More Cheney parodies…

Cheney Editorial Cartoons
View editorial cartoons from around the country compiled by the Professional Cartoonists Index and Slate about Dick Cheney's shooting accident.

News Nuggets
Vice President Shoots Man, Hilarity Ensues
Cheney Hunting Mishap Too Good to Pass Up for Late-Night Shows
White House Finds Humor in Hunting Mishap

More news...

Sound Bites
"Would you rather go hunting with Dick Cheney or riding in a car over a bridge with Ted Kennedy? At least Cheney takes you to the hospital." —Talk radio host Rush Limbaugh

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