As the Festival of the Turkey  drew nigh, there was cause to be thankful for humor within the Realm of 57 States, though precious little.There was, for example, the once famous thespian Hanoi Jane, who long ago danced before the Emperor Ho when Ho's soldiers fought against the 57 States. Now advanced in years, Jane adorned herself in leopard leotards and appeared again in public, so as to proclaim to the people of the Realm, "See me? I live still, enhanced by hard exercise and good chemistry."And the people applauded, some anyway, for during the reign of His Obamaness, events worthy of laughter were scarce throughout the land.   It was then, too, that one man did nearly single-handedly offer the commoners uproarious entertainment from the City of the Ruling Class, of all places.  So much laughter did he create, and so often, that some called him The Human Whoopi Cushion.  Others likened him to a Gaffe Machine -- referring to his ability to utter...(Read Full Post)