Xi’s on First
Abbot and Costello, China, Humor
Time:
“Xi Jinping, the man widely expected to succeed China’s President, Hu Jintao, was named to the country’s top military commission on Monday, further cementing his front-runner status.”
Which reminded Gwynnie of the famous Abbott & Costello comedy routine.
Scene 1 – Barry Hussein Obama is being briefed by his Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office.
Barry: Hillary! Nice to see you. What’s happening?
Hillary: Sir, I have the report here about the new leader of China.
Barry: Great. Lay it on me.
Hillary: Xi is the new leader of China.
Barry: Who is?
Hillary: No. Hu is the current leader.
Barry: So what I’m asking you is who is the new leader of China?
Hillary: Xi is.
Barry: I mean her name.
Hillary: Her name? Who?
Barry: The new leader of China.
Hillary: The new leader of China is a guy.
Barry: She’s a guy?
Hillary: Of course Xi’s a guy. Hu’s retiring.
Barry: Now whaddya’ asking me who’s retiring?
Hillary: I’m telling you Hu is retiring.
Barry: Well, I asked you first, but I don’t care who’s retiring. You’re telling me she’s a guy? Leading China?
Hillary: Yes. I told you. Xi is the new leader.
Barry: Great! Does she have a name?
Hillary: I have been telling you over and over. Look, maybe this is a little complex for you. I’ll just leave you the report. [a door slams]
Barry: Bitch! I’ll bet she’s a guy too!