Political Humor

Now that the Wright debacle is behind him Barack Obama needs a new guy pal for his mantourage. But with the radical label surrounding him, Obama needs someone who has wide appeal. It must be someone who appeals to all kinds of Democrats, especially in this time when fences must be mended.

Simply put he needs a new BFF, a new best friend forever.

Nana’s Vote

Old people vote early and often, mostly because the early bird specials start at 4pm at Bickford’s. Obama’s new BFF will have to be someone older and famous to appeal to this voting bloc. It would also help if this person could connect with young people in some way.

Sorry William Shatner, you are too dramatic.

The Gay Demographic

Obama’s BFF needs to reach this important group and it does not even have to be someone who is openly gay, just someone who has the effeminate part down. It could even be someone so ambiguous that both gay and straight people are confused as to their sexuality.

Popularity

Barack’s BFF needs to be a celebrity that everyone likes. He lost Oprah months ago and Chuck Norris is already taken. Most of the B-list is taken up by the reality shows. This part will be a tough hurdle.

I said a celebrity everyone likes Carrot Top.

Serving a Purpose

Some of Obama’s manpals don’t really bring anything to the table for his Presidential Cabinet. A BFF has to be able to do more then teach the finer points of rhetoric or build bombs. His or her purpose must address something all of us are concerned about.

There is only one person I can think of that would be perfect for the job.

He has the gay and asexual vote covered. He can attract the Boomers and old people. He might not be able to connect with today’s youth, and perhaps that is a good thing, but he is a celebrity and supports health care. He even has an afro.

Yes that is right, it is Richard Simmons.

*Editor’s note: Chris, John Edwards is Obama’s new BFF. They announced it yesterday*

What? This is not supposed to happen. It is supposed to be Richard Simmons! Then Bill Clinton was supposed be named the Vice-President to complete the Holy Trinity of Ridiculous Government!

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Chris Cameron writes this weekly column here every Thursday. You can also read his odd humor at his own blog Angry Seafood.