• February 14, 2012

george washington

Oh here’s Mr. Teleprompter Snob, the president, who apparently thinks he’s president or something, the way he is photographed here in a common business suit. But who’s that hovering over his shoulder? Sure, it’s the real president from the 1790s, George Washington. And what is that hippie sort of ghost face on the left? Why [...]

George W. Bush, remember that guy? Liked to dance with foreign leaders and start wars a lot? He’s so much more likable now that he’s not running the country! For example, back in the day if he’d had the temerity to visit a local elementary school we would probably have said something snide like, “Oh [...]

Did you know that according to THE LAW, this holiday is simply called “Washington’s Birthday” and not “President’s Day,” as the mattress stores and car dealers have taught you to believe. According to one person on the Internet, the misconception — like most misconceptions, as well as abortion — stems from some liberals getting together [...]

On this very boring news day, let us rejoice that we have the fake birthday of George Washington to celebrate. Ken has already wrung two (2) posts out of this blessed shopping holiday, and (SPOILER ALERT) you may have another one coming in a few hours! So let’s take this occasion to look at an [...]

It’s the Presidents’ Day Sale Day, of course, which is why you’re not at work reading Wonkette. But experts say the federal holiday is actually to remember one of the first American presidents, George Washington. Let’s remember the good times and the bad, like when his 300 African slaves tried to kill his wife.

Do you like comics, and American Political History, and some jokes? Well, here are some, in the form of a Web Comix Booklet, on the Flickr, by “Maria Sputnik,” and via Metafilter. Friday fun, etc. [44 Presidents and a Letter To a Cat]