It's difficult to refrain from quoting him for 20 lines or so.
But the recent Roberts' confirmation does bear a striking resemblance to the appointment of Freedonia's Secretary of War:
Firefly: Now listen here. I've got a swell job for you, but first I'll have to ask you a couple of important questions. Now, what is it that has four pair of pants, lives in Philadelphia and it never rains but it pours? Chicolini: That's-a good one. I give you three guesses. Firefly: Now, let me see. Has four pair of pants, lives in Philadelphia...Is it male or female? Chicolini: No, I don't think so.
Just replace "Firefly" with "the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania" and you have the general idea.
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my favorite comedian, and my favorite marxist.
in fact, the only marxist to which i'd give more than five minutes of attention.
thank you very, very much, doghouse, for the post. i appreciate it.
It's difficult to refrain from quoting him for 20 lines or so.
But the recent Roberts' confirmation does bear a striking resemblance to the appointment of Freedonia's Secretary of War:
Firefly: Now listen here. I've got a swell job for you, but first I'll have to ask you a couple of important questions. Now, what is it that has four pair of pants, lives in Philadelphia and it never rains but it pours?
Chicolini: That's-a good one. I give you three guesses.
Firefly: Now, let me see. Has four pair of pants, lives in Philadelphia...Is it male or female?
Chicolini: No, I don't think so.
Just replace "Firefly" with "the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania" and you have the general idea.
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