Abbott and Costello - Stimulus Plan

I was looking to post something silly today and take the morning off. So, I typed in You Tube Abbott and Costello Double Talk, and came up with this one on the first shot. I can't claim the tie-in to the stimulus plan, that's the work of bluestarchronicles, where it was posted on April 25, 2011. But it is about as direct a rap as you can expect from anyone in, or out of, Washington these days. I kind of wish Abbott and Costello were running for something; they'd get my vote. At least they'd make me laugh while they screwed me!

And here's a great example of the "trickle down" effect, Abbott and Costello style;

"Who's On First?" with Abbott and Costello

I want the day off, so I'm just posting one of my favorite Abbott and Costello pieces. There are so many permutations of this bit, from movies to TV and radio appearances, each one slightly different due to the timing and the audience reactions. This one is from the movie "The Gay Nineties."

When I was a kid one of my favorite shows on television was the "Abbott and Costello Show". I loved watching them screw Mr. Fields out of the rent with their unique brand of mathematics. But the "Who's On First?" routine is still one of my favorite bits of comedy. I actually have this in MP3 for listening in the car. There is no accounting for taste...

While browsing through You Tube I came across this gem from the Bush years in the White House. It's based on the above routine and is very funny. It involves President Bush finding out that President Hu has become the new head of China.