Look on the bright side.
- Republican insiders have never been able to stop President Trump’s insulting remarks. Democratic insiders are struggling to maintain their blockade on Joe Biden’s incoherent remarks. We could watch this as a new sitcom: Mr. Bellicose & Mr. Bewildered. Fun viewing!
- Remember those old-fashioned presidential campaigns with crowded rallies and stump speeches? Those are relics now, like reading books. Today we can experience our disappointment and anger in stay-at-home virtual comfort.
- Jefferson vs. Adams. Lincoln vs. Douglas. Ford vs. Carter. Trump vs. Biden. A trend? Cheer up, it’s a punch line!
- Did you ever watch The Simpsons’ hilarious 1996 presidential election episode with salivating aliens Kang and Kodos? Check it out. See? Presidential election farces can be enjoyable.
- Even though this campaign can make a family dinner uncomfortable, you can try to have fun with it, as in “Hey, Mr. Tattooed Forehead, would you please pass the potatoes, if you’re not too busy planning to destroy human civilization?”
- Is this campaign causing you serious pain? Try sitting back and enjoying the accidental comedy. Trump forgets presidential responsibility! Biden forgets just about everything! They’ll be here all week, folks. Remember to tip your server.
- I told a young friend that this election struck me as General Bullmoose versus Mr. Magoo. My young friend said, “Who? Huh?” This provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on getting old.
- Nobody named Clinton! Nobody named Bush!
- During the televised debates, the non-news channels might comment through counterprogramming: ESPN — Highly Questionable. MTV — Ridiculousness. Tru TV — Impractical Jokers.
- Don’t worry, all this hot air and cold sweat will be over by November 3rd. Well, maybe December 3rd. Well, maybe . . . .