aardmoose's Blog

Once upon a time, give or take a day or two, the wife and I started each weekday watching a morning news team that not only kept us informed, but entertained us more than enough to be able to start the day with a smile. These days, though I am retired, I still get up early enough to spend a few hours in the morning with "Good Day" on Fox29. What first attracted us to the show, back in the day, was a pair of anchors named, Kerri-Lee Halket, and Mike Jared. The chemistry between them was magic and we were hooked.

When Mike left I was afraid that the show would never be the same. It wasn't, but the sense of humor and talents of those he left behind carried the day more than sufficiently, and "Good Day" has remained our favorite way to start the day. Now I hear that Mike is returning with his own show immediately following our favorite morning news. Even though the show airs in New York, the fact that it will air here on Fox29 is a wonderful thing. This is exciting not only because Mike is returning to my viewing vicinity, but I won't have to start channel surfing until later in the day.

Welcome home, Mike Jared!

Bob Parker

I haven't even seen the movie but I like the idea of having a comic for President and I believe that Robin Williams would be an excellent choice for the head man. Having been blitzed with political campaign ads for the last few months it has become very clear to me that all that these so called "public servants" are interested in is their own self serving agendas. Public interest does not enter into the equation nor does common sense by any stretch of the imagination. From what I have seen these bozos should be relegated to proclaiming their oft times moronic ideals in the pages of the National Enquirer and other such questionable pieces of literature.

We, the people, should set new qualifications and guidelines for the powers that be. Anyone running for public office must be a legal citizen of the United States though not necessarily native born. They must have an IQ larger than their in-seam and be able to pass a common sense test; two important qualities that our present politicos are sadly lacking. They should also have a minimum of five years experience as a stand up comedian. I have noticed that the more widely traveled comics have a more worldly view of life, the universe, and so on. While the grinning idiots on TV are obviously afflicted with tunnel vision; comedians are just as obviously blessed with panorama vision, and are more able to see the big picture.

I have a few suggestions and alternates for some of the more important positions. Robin Williams or Carlos Mencia for President. Emo Phillips or Adam Sandler for Vice President as that is the one job that requires neither brains or the ability to shoot straight. Lewis Black or George Carlin for Secretary of State, two of the most common sense blessed people I know. Eddie Murphy or Steven Wright for Secretary of Defense. Because of his experience with flea markets, Larry the Cable Guy would be well suited for Secretary of the Treasury; as would Bill Cosby, just because he is a nice guy and he seems trustworthy. How about Jerry Seinfeld or Jamie Fox as director of Homeland Security? The list goes on and there would be no lack of qualified contenders. Yes, I know I haven't covered all nationalities, or any women comedians, but there are many, very qualified personalities. I just can't bring any others to mind right now.

All this country needs is a sense of humor and the ability to laugh at itself. A pie in the face never killed anyone and a whoopee Cushion can defuse even the most tense situation. I say we give it a try; we have nothing to lose and it would be good for a few laughs at the very least.