Laura Bush got up one Saturday night at the White House correspondents dinner and put on a show. This previously camera shy first lady, stood in front of a large live audience and television cameras and performed a so-called comedy routine. Who would have thought, and who would have guessed that she would get some laughs too. I admit, as I watched I giggled a little bit at the attempt, I did not think though that the jokes were a laughing matter. Then I got to thinking (Danger, Will Robinson!), what inspired Laura’s bold act? I have come up with several prospective reasons.
She is trying to muster up some white house support as Bush’s domestic policies are being challenged (No Child Left Behind) and the war in Iraq looks more and more like Vietnam with no end in sight. If this is the case, I guess you cannot blame her for her effort. I think this option is unlikely, however. Who is Bush trying to win over? He cannot run for office again, so it matters not who dislikes and disagrees with him.
O.K. so hmmm, what else could have spawned the routine?
Laura Bush, being the good wife that she is, is covering for the fact that her husband cannot tell a joke. This reception is supposed to show the lighter and funnier side of the President. Maybe during rehearsal, George W. got bank stares and an occasional chuckle from the eager-to-impress-brown-noser in the audience. While this would be an altogether great reason, I have to discard it. In defense of Mr. Bush, I think he is quite funny. Haven’t you watched any of his speeches? Hilarious I tell you, the man was born with the gift of a comedian. More than cover for a man that is not funny, I believe that Laura’s intention was to purposely make the audience laugh at her hubby. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em, right?
As I sat pondering the root of Laura’s speech I asked myself, “Was Laura’s speech really cry for help? I then responded, “Self, I think you may be onto something!” Think about it. I mean, come on, that speech was more of a cry for help than Robin Givens talking to Barbara Walters about Mike Tyson.
I will undertake the responsibility of decoding Laura’s words so you can better understand her plea. “Nine o’clock, Mr. Excitement here is sound asleep.” Translation: He is dreadfully boring. “His answer to all problems at the ranch is, cut it down with a chainsaw.” Translation: He is crazy and destructive. “Ladies and gentlemen, I am a desperate housewife.” Hello, need she say more.
Why hasn’t anyone run to her aid, didn’t anyone hear her? No, instead they dessert the poor woman in the Whitehouse with him all the while giving her rave reviews of her performance. I can see her eyes rolling now, Poor thing. What will it take for American’s to help a woman in need? I know that she coyly voiced her cry for help, unlike Ms. Givens. Robin came out and said that she was scared, and was then trampled by the papers and public opinion. Well, Laura I guess we will see you in 10 years discussing your trials and tribulations with Oprah.
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