THE LIGHTER SIDE
God bless America, and how’s everybody?
President Trump threatened to destroy North Korea on Friday, and Morning Joe called for a coup while congressmen, senators, news anchors and presidents were being accused of sexual misconduct. Our country shares one religious belief. If God is watching over us, the least we can be is entertaining.
Los Angeles tourists stood awestruck on their hotel balconies Sunday night to gaze at the huge orange super moon. Older people appreciated it most. Millennials stopped gazing at the super moon after six minutes because it wasn’t wearing a cape.
ABC’s Brian Ross’ report that Trump met with Russians during the election Friday crashed the stock market for an hour before the story was refuted. He’s suspended. Now every TV reporter knows he can make millions by selling short and then reporting that Trump’s in real trouble this time.
NBC summarily fired Matt Lauer as host of the “Today” show after 20 years for improper sexual conduct with women at work. The news broke suddenly. The issue became known when a new “Today” show segment was proposed called “Where in the World Are Matt Lauer’s Pants?” Argus Hamilton is the host comedian at The Comedy Store in Hollywood and entertains groups and organizations around the country. E-mail him at Argus@ArgusHamilton.com.