The Family (Or most of them)

The Family (Or most of them)
The Family

September 19, 2006

OK, SO HUMOR ME -- AND THE WORLD

OK, ALL I'VE BEEN BLOGGING ABOUT LATELY ARE THE WORLD'S PROBLEMS -- DEATH AND RELIGION AND NOSEHAIRS.
Well, one of the neat little things to emerge from all that crapola was a little exchange between Lee of Australia and Canada's own MJ, who got to talking about Michael Palin and John Cleese.
So it occurred to me, don't they say laughter is the best medicine? Isn't humor the only way to REALLY look at things? Don't the Pope and Dubya and other fruitcakes need some sunshine pumped up their ass?
Why don't we form a World League of Humor, comprised of 10 of the planet's funniest people, who would be called in to resolve global issues such as war, unnecessary invasions and ideological clashes?
These 10 comedians could be appointed by the UN or by a mass show of hands on a certain day around the world, and they would be summoned whenever some big tiff broke out on a religious or political issue.
They could hear all sides of the story, tell some jokes, poke holes in the illogic of all sides and then propose a binding solution that be televised and webcast internationally.
Problems solved. People laughing.
If you're interested, please note some of the world-famous comedians and commediennes below and feel free to cast your votes or to provide your own 10 favourite funny people.