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Someone in the MSM gets it right

Michael Schulder, writing for CNN.com, presents a brief essay on topical humor (“As funny as the times allow”) in which he quotes from a U.S. congressman, a professor and Aristotle. The title comes from the answer a “White House official” gave when asked if the president would be funny in his Thursday appearance on Tonight.

The article is thoughtful. The congressman in is Gary Ackerman (who we recall as a frequent guest on the dear, departed John Batchelor Show (We say departed, because Bachelor’s schedule and coverage is so spotty that we can’t seem to catch him any more).

The professor is Lou Ruprecht, an expert on laughing and crying.

And Aristotle is… well, he’s Aristotle!

It’s worth clicking to and reading because it treats the whole subject in a very thoughtful manner. (Most likely because, as Schulder says at the end, he is the son of retired stand-up comedian Bobby Shields.)

Thanks to a couple of sharp-eyed readers for sending us the URL!