Herman, Herman, Herman

Herman, where are you? How could you just disappear like that? There are rumors, probably lacking in truth, but none the less, rumors that some of your largest, most generous contributors to your campaign for President of the United States were various writers for Letterman, Leno, Stewart, Colbert, and the writing staff of SNL. Your campaign was a constant source of material and now that you are gone, not Bachmann, Santorum, Huntsmann, or any of the other would bes, but also rans can come close to the material provided by Herman. Now, Perry is trying to take away Herman’s crown but he has not yet come up to the quantity or quality of comedic fodder. Neither Romney or Newt have a chance of making the grade. While Willard might appear on Letterman, his total contribution would be limited to the top ten list or similar bits. Both Newt’s and Willard’s comedic potential are marred by the simple fact that neither of the two of them can maintain a position on any issue long enough to be crafted into a joke. The joke that either might head the Republican presidential ticket is, in itself, worthy of comedic mention, but fails to lend itself to become fodder for the late-night writing corps. Herman, any chance of making a comeback? Although things are looking a little bleak from the standpoint of a comedy writer, there is still hope. The Tennessee Legislature, the provider of the Road Kill bill offers the best potential with Don't Say Gay, Don't Post Distressing Images, and TN AntiEvolution Bill having recently been enacted. If Metro Nashville ever passes the Chicken in Every Yard ordinance some reconciliation between local and state government regarding the disposition of Nashville chickens who escaped their coops and were run over on state highways is sure to be on the table. So, late night guys, keep your eyes and ears on the local papers. There could be material in them there hills.