The old Foghorn Leghorn cartoon has never, to my knowledge, been discussed in The Stranger's editorial offices. But when Charles compared a local politician to Foghorn Leghorn five minutes ago, the room exploded in panegyrics to and imitations of the old Southern chicken.

The arts editorial staffers never unanimously agree on anything except the very basics. (Like, you know, "murder is generally a bad idea.") The fact that so many of us share a deep affection for Foghorn Leghorn is a freak phenomenon, an extreme mathematical improbability.

As Grant said in the middle of the excitement and the I do declare!s: "He's a straight shooter."