Thursday, October 19, 2006

Left as an exercise for the reader.


Identify the eye-rolling irony. Show your work.

BONUS TRACK: You keep using that phrase "high standards" ...

4 comments:

  1. Too easy. Do we get bonus points for pointing out multiple sources of irony within that single proclamation?

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  2. A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

    America's strength is found in the spirit and character of our people. During National Character Counts Week, we renew our commitment to instilling values in our young people and to encouraging all Americans to remember the importance of good character.

    Rolls eyes so hard that Zorpheous falls over.

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  3. Required reading for character development:

    The Pet Goat

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  4. BTW, am I the only one who finds the inclusion of "patriotism" in his list of celebrated values a little bit creepy? Completely expected coming from King George, Dear Leader of the Free World, but creepy nonetheless.

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