I’ve been remiss by a week or two on our Friday Funny,
so I figured i’d get back to it with this post about the story that was chosen this year as the top satirical news
story of 2005. The panel of judges included top journalists (a really funny bunch) who selected this story entitled President Bush Sells Louisiana Back to the French
written by Ben Spierenburg. Is it THAT funny? Especially when compared to much of the stuff on the Onion or McSweeneys?
Well, probably not, but you have to enjoy this line, wherein Herr President Bush remarks how happy he is to have made
the sale to "French Prime Minister Jack Shiraq":
“Jack understands full well that this
one’s a ‘fixer upper,’” said Bush. “He and the French people are quite prepared to
pump out all that water, and make Louisiana a decent place to live again. And they’ve got a lot of work to
do. But Jack’s assured me, if it’s not right, they’re going to fix it.”
That’s
good for a giggle. no?