AboutTom Expertise I can answer questions about The Capitol Steps, a political (mostly musical) satire group based in Washington, DC which performs in Washington, around the U.S., and four times a year on public radio. I can answer questions about who is performing which role in Capitol Steps sketches and songs on albumns and can help identify a routine (and which albumn or radio show includes it) based on partial lyrics. I can also provide tips and suggestions for those interested in writing and performing spoonerism-based comedy similar to the Steps` "Lirty Dies."
Experience I have been a Capitol Steps fan since about 1995. I own all the albumns and have listened to each dozens of times. I have particularly studied (and particularly admire) the "Lirty Dies" routines and I have written and performed material of this sort. Despite the fact that I live halfway across the U.S. from Washington, I've attended many live Capitol Steps performances, including several at their permanent locations in the DC area.
Question What is the funniest joke you've ever heard about President Bush and/or his administration?
Answer Reg --
Well, there have been many funny jokes. I can tell you the one that's my recent favorite, though it may not be the funniest of all time:
Somebody observed to the President that he didn't seem to be swayed by the prevailing opinions of the public. Bush replied, "I don't really pay that much attention to what the American people think. After all, most of them didn't vote for me anyway."
This works better orally, I think, but it's funny because you have to think about it for a moment to get the reference.
