Last night I got a chance to catch some of the Alfred E. Smith dinner at which it is apparently tradition for the presidential candidates to roast themselves and their opponent. I would like to say that while McCain has a reputation for having a good sense of humor, it was Obama that had me rolling. Of course, I may be a little bias, teehee. I will include McCain's funniest bit though, that had Hilary Clinton laughing like I have never seen her laugh before. I would like to thank War Room for the text.
McCain: "I come here tonight to the Al Smith Dinner knowing that I'm the underdog in these final weeks. But if you know where to look, there are signs of hope. There are signs of hope even in the most unexpected places -- even in this room full of proud Manhattan Democrats. I can't shake that feeling that some people here are pulling for me.
"I'm delighted to see you here tonight, Hillary."
McCain was also funny when finishing his set, (so to speak) telling everyone he wasn't trying to put undo pressure on Obama, who was up next, but saying to "get ready for non-stop hilarity." "The funniest two minutes of your life." Well, I wouldn't go that far, but I was pretty impressed with the O-Man.
Obama: "I have to say tonight's venue isn't really what I'm used to. I was originally told we'd be able to move this outdoors to Yankee Stadium, and -- can somebody tell me what happened to the Greek columns that I requested? I do love the Waldorf-Astoria, though. You know, I hear that from the doorstep you can see all the way to the Russian Tea Room."
"In the last few weeks, John's been out on the campaign trail and asked the question, who is Barack Obama? I have to admit I was a little surprised by this question. The answer is right there on my Facebook page.
"But, look, I don't want to be coy about this. We're a couple weeks from an important election. Americans have a big choice to make, and if anybody feels like they don't know me by now, let me try to give you some answers. Who is Barack Obama? Contrary to the rumors you have heard, I was not born in a manger. I was actually born on Krypton and sent here by my father Jorel to save the Planet Earth...
"If I had to name my greatest strength, I guess it would be my humility. Greatest weakness, it's possible that I'm a little too awesome. One other thing, I have never, not once, put lipstick on a pig or a pit bull or myself. Rudy Giuliani, that's one for you. I mean, who would have thought that a cross-dressing mayor from New York City would have a tough time running the Republican nomination? It's shocking. That was a tough primary you had there, John."
Now that's non-stop hilarity!
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