HUMOROUS FICTION THE CHENEY-OBAMA FAMILY PICNIC Shortly after Lynne Cheney discovered that hubby Dick and Barack Obama are related, the evitable time came to schedule a family picnic. Wishing to welcome the newly discovered relative into the Cheney family circle, she and Dick invited Senator Obama, along with his lovely wife, Michelle, and their two young children.
When the various family members arrived, there were the usual cordialities.
As the picnic progressed, Dick and Barack happened to find themselves standing side by side, munching hotdogs.
“Say, there, Barack,” Dick said, “it’s quite a surprise we’re related, wouldn’t you say?”
“You could’ve fooled me, Dick,” Obama replied.
“Only eighth cousins, though,” Cheney slipped in. “Some say ninth.”
“Yep. As I understand it, our mutual ancestors were my great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandparents and your great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandparents.”
Dick had been busy, using his fingers to keep track. He looked up, and asked, “Did you say one less ‘great’ on my side?”
“Yes, I believe I did.” Barack replied, and took a sip of soda. Then he observed, “Not quite like we’re blood brothers, is it?”
“Funny you should mention that,” Dick said. “I had the same thought. Must have to do with the fact that you’re a Democrat and I’m a Republican.”
“Not to mention,” Barack countered, “that I’m a liberal and you’re a conservative.”
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