Late-night laughs

“President Obama is proposing a new national health care plan that’s both inexpensive and accessible. He’s calling it Have Your Surgery in Mexico.” — Jimmy Fallon

“President Obama says he wants to create a national health care plan that’s both affordable and easy to use. . . . And the insurance industry says they’ll fight the plan with congressmen who are both affordable and easy to use.” — Conan O’Brien

“Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor fell and broke her ankle, and she’s expected to be on crutches for several weeks. In a related story, Republicans have announced that Sotomayor’s confirmation hearing will consist of three questions and a timed obstacle course.” — O’Brien

“Rush (Limbaugh) said he hopes her ankle doesn’t heal.” — David Letterman

4 Comments

  1. Chrisfrommactown
    Posted June 12, 2009 at 7:01 am | Permalink

    Remember when late night comics (aka Johnny Carson) were actually funny and worth staying up for?

  2. Mr_Kia
    Posted June 12, 2009 at 8:20 am | Permalink

    It’s a good thing Letterman didn’t refer to any of the Palin clan as “Nappy headed hoes.”

  3. Jed
    Posted June 13, 2009 at 4:20 am | Permalink

    Chris,
    Yes, I remember Jack Paar. Twice as funny as Carson and much more interesting guests!

  4. Monkeyhawk
    Posted June 13, 2009 at 5:45 am | Permalink

    Johnny Carson.

    1955.

    With Jack Benny!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUd1-_91YTk&feature=rec-HM-r2