Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for February 21, 2020
February 20, 2020
February 22, 2020
Transcript:
fair warning - a county fair is opening near you. be alert! best entertainment - genetically modified corn races, frederick county. depend aarp geritol polident winnebago worst handicraft - corporate sponsored quiltmaking, anne arundel county. guy: hey! worst entertainment - squinto the wan-dering astigmatic stiltwalker & his flaming yo-yos, montgomery county. most overflowing trashcan intp which you can still wedge just one more paper cup - fauquier county. kid 1: put in in gear! kid 2: huh? worst competition - junior division tractor push, prince george's county. he's on his break he's got a temper prod the carny 3 prods $1 - worst midway game of skill - prod the carny, arlington county.
well-i-never about 4 years ago
To see this in real life, come to Polk County in mid-August. Bring your accordion for the talent show.
DCBakerEsq about 4 years ago
A philosophy professor of mine often remarked, “If you love democracy so much, you should go down to the fairgrounds and look around at all the people. They all have the exact same right to vote as do you. Then, come back and tell me how much you love democracy.” #VoteAnarchy2020
k8zhd about 4 years ago
Squinto never fails to amuse me (from a safe distance!).
PoodleGroomer about 4 years ago
Squinto’s hay barn fire next to the butter carvings and GMO popcorn exhibit was the highlight of the fair.
Sisyphos about 4 years ago
I dunno; I kinda like Prod the Carny!