Theatre of the Absurd

Here’s an anecdote (antidote?) for you, my dear readers, to save you from the pervasive and frenzied media coverage of President Obama’s 100-day dash:

Me: "Did you know that today marks Barack Obama’s 100th day as President of the United States?"

Olivia: "No."

Me: "Do you know who was the president before him?"

Olivia: "Nope."

Me: "A man named George Bush."

Olivia: "Oh, yeah. I know him. I saw him at the movie theater."

Me: "Really? What was he doing there?"

Olivia: "He was taking the tickets."