Topical humor for Tuesday, February 26th.
Eeny-meeny-miny-moe, catch a topic by its toe! What’ll it be this week? The collapse of the Clinton campaign? Lowest-rated Oscarcast in world history? Gas prices hit record high?
How about this headline from our local paper: “Panel Formed to Start Initiatives.” There’s a meatball floating over home plate! Everyone’s favorite redhead, Lucille Ball, is taking some practice swings in the on-deck circle. Batter up!
Initiative is no substitute for talent. Lucy says, “I regret the passing of the studio system. I was very appreciative of it because I had no talent.” As for starting things, “I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done,” she says. Now, come on, Lucy! That’s not very funny. You can do better than that!
The original Carrot Top replies, “I’m not funny. What I am is brave.” Okay, fair enough. But how about just one rib tickler to leave us laughing?
“The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age,” Mrs. Desi Arnaz says. I guess we’ll have to be happy with that. Not exactly a home run; more like a Texas Leaguer that moves a runner into scoring position. Is it any wonder that America loves Lucy?
