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2003-04-09 International

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-04-09 12:27 pm|| || Front Page|| [10 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 In other fake news today, a touching human-interest story: In a secret interview with Information Minister Mohammed Said Sahaf conducted by a BBC reporter, the minister revealed the motivations behind what has become the most popular daily event ever. "I realize that some have tried comparing me to the truly incomparable Andy Kaufmann," he said. "But, really, Kaufmann was all about being 'in the moment', like a method actor. What I was trying to do was more in the spirit of Jon Lovitz' 'Compulsive Liar' character, you know, this guy who so needed to impress people that he couldn't help telling ever greater whoppers. 'You know why everyone in Japan looks alike? It's because they all look like me!' Man, that one kills me every time!" Also during the interview he suggested that his performances may also have been to catch the attention of Hollywood: "It seems like a such a good deal, the Hollywood thing. I mean think about it; here I have to use my stand-up routines, under penalty of death, mind you, to foster support for a totalitarian regime, but in Hollywood I can make huge sums of money, get into sex and drugs on a level that would make Qusay tremble, and I can do it making fun of the very socio-economic system that lifts me to fame and fortune. I mean, damn! Hook me up, Hollywood, know what I mean?"

Posted by FormerLiberal 2003-04-09 12:56:01|| 2003-04-09 12:56:01|| Front Page Top

#2 In a related story, Eli Lilly & Company projected improved second quarter sales, driven by a large spike in demand for the company's flagship antidepressant, Prozac, in the Middle East and parts of Europe.

Posted by Mike 2003-04-09 13:19:08|| 2003-04-09 13:19:08|| Front Page Top

#3 If they have such great sympathy for the Iraqi people
Why did they not send thier own army's to Liberate Iraq.Could it be that they really don't give a damn?

Posted by raptor 2003-04-10 08:56:57|| 2003-04-10 08:56:57|| Front Page Top

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