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If you're referring to Weird Al's odd silence given such an obvious parody, you should know that local classic-rock radio morning DJ (is there a scarier combination of words in the English language?) Bob Rivers had his version of "Cheney's Got a Gun" on the ear before the barrel of that shotgun had gone cold.

Posted by flamingbanjo | October 18, 2006 3:34 PM
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Er, make that "on the AIR."

Posted by flamingbanjo | October 18, 2006 3:38 PM
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Good. That makes me feel better.

Posted by David Schmader | October 18, 2006 3:40 PM
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I think the Daily Show used that as a headline too.

Posted by kate | October 18, 2006 3:42 PM
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It was also used on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.

Trust me, the joke's been done.

Posted by Chris B | October 18, 2006 3:55 PM
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(Pssst: "Pearl Necklace" is out, "Cheney" is in. Pass it on.)

Posted by treacle | October 18, 2006 4:00 PM
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So we were ready to accuse Weird Al of being a Republican because he did NOT make a parody song about Dick Cheney?

Maybe Weird Al didn't do it because it was too obvious.. which it is. Weird Al isn't known for subtlety, but give the man some credit. For fuck's sake!

Posted by matthew fisher wilder | October 18, 2006 4:22 PM
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Dear Matthew Fisher Wilder: I refuse to argue with you about the artistic integrity of Weird Al.

Still, it's clear that I don't expose myself to enough Tom Lehrer-style comedy.

Posted by David Schmader | October 18, 2006 4:43 PM
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Good lord, my six year old was singing that song parody to me months ago.

Posted by JTroop | October 18, 2006 8:44 PM
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Despite being in love with "Trapped In The Drive Thru", David, no worries about Weird Al discourse from me. *fists of unity, love, and plur*

Now, comparing Lord Lehrer to Weird Al? I even like Weird Al, but still -- NOW you've crossed the line, pal!

Posted by Matthew Fisher Wilder | October 18, 2006 10:28 PM
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It was new to me, too. Don't know whether you should take that as consolation, David.

Posted by amazonmidwife | October 19, 2006 9:07 AM

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