Read my latest article appearing in the New York Times Laugh Lines blog:
This year's Democratic nominating process was so convoluted and arcane, who could possibly make sense of it? Here’s how the outcome could have been determined with just as much accuracy and without the affliction of 21 election nights:
"Obama Girl" makes the case for Obama in her hit video, "I Got a Crush on Obama," singing about how universal health care reform "makes me warm": + 100 partly naked Obama delegates.
Oprah endorses Obama, fueling hopes of a possible dream ticket and free cars for everyone: + 200 delegates for Oprah.
Hillary Clinton says she is "ready to lead on day one," but is suspiciously vague about her plans for day two: +100 pantsuited Clinton delegates.
Obama's followers, feeling the audacity of hope, adopt, "Yes, we can" as their rallying cry: + 200 swooning Obama delegates.
Clinton’s followers, feeling the audacity of plagiarism, adopt, "Yes, we will" as their rallying cry: + 50 Clinton delegates believing in change you can Xerox.
Read the rest here...
This year's Democratic nominating process was so convoluted and arcane, who could possibly make sense of it? Here’s how the outcome could have been determined with just as much accuracy and without the affliction of 21 election nights:
"Obama Girl" makes the case for Obama in her hit video, "I Got a Crush on Obama," singing about how universal health care reform "makes me warm": + 100 partly naked Obama delegates.
Oprah endorses Obama, fueling hopes of a possible dream ticket and free cars for everyone: + 200 delegates for Oprah.
Hillary Clinton says she is "ready to lead on day one," but is suspiciously vague about her plans for day two: +100 pantsuited Clinton delegates.
Obama's followers, feeling the audacity of hope, adopt, "Yes, we can" as their rallying cry: + 200 swooning Obama delegates.
Clinton’s followers, feeling the audacity of plagiarism, adopt, "Yes, we will" as their rallying cry: + 50 Clinton delegates believing in change you can Xerox.
Read the rest here...
Comments
This was definitely a surreal race considering how entertainment outlets like SNL played such a big role in swaying opinion. Take a look at this new Clinton video its a perfect example: http://minimovie.com/film-128295-Welcome%20Back,%20Clinton
“Yes we can” plagerism by Clinton? Tell that to Bob the Builder.
My favorite line:
Obama, channeling President Bush, says he’s visited 57 states with one left to go: + 57 comedians suddenly hopeful Obama may give them some material to work with.