The list for July 15, 1997
The Top 16 Differences Under
President Cindy Crawford
President Cindy Crawford
- War on Drugs joined by War on Dull, Lifeless Hair.
- President’s residence now repainted and known as the “Teal House” from Labor Day to Memorial Day.
- Even with a Cabinet *full* of Baldwins, still can’t get anyone to watch the State of the Union address.
- Paula Jones’s sexual harassment lawsuit gets a LOT more coverage.
- Her 10-point “Compact with America” bill will ensure that every citizen is entitled to a non-shiny forehead.
- Russia’s deficits soar as Boris Yeltsin outbids the Chinese for a year lease on the Lincoln Bedroom.
- “Having a bad hair day” is a viable murder defense.
- National meal for Thanksgiving changed from turkey and dressing to parakeet and croutons.
- “The Mole” no longer refers to a Soviet spy.
- Independent Counsel repeatedly focuses investigations on the President’s dirty laundry.
- Bill Clinton now sneaking *in* to White House at 4 a.m.
- At start of joint session addresses, sergeant-at-arms now barks “Mr. Speaker, the President of the United States! In a lovely chiffon gown with baby-doll neckline, accented with a breathtaking diamond solitaire pendant!”
- Mr. Blackwell becomes FBI director; “worst dressed” lists start popping up in post offices nationwide.
- Typical state dinner menu: celery, a rice cake, and Tab.
- Citizens finally stop complaining about ridiculously short jogging shorts.
And the Number 1 Difference Under President Cindy Crawford…
- Sudden declaration of war on Germany and England eerily coincides with her catfight with Claudia and Naomi.
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CREDITS
Selected from 114 submissions from 37 contributors.
Today’s list authors were:
- Natasha Filipovic, New York, NY — 1, 12 (2nd #1)
- Paul Paternoster, Redwood City, CA — 2
- Phil Doyle, Mercer Island, WA — 3
- Bill Muse, Seattle, WA — 3, 6
- Peg Warner, Derry, NH — 4
- Bo Williams, Huntsville, AL — 5, 16
- John Voigt, Chicago, IL — 7, 11
- Jennifer Bieneman, Grand Rapids, MI — 8, 15
- Sam Evans, Charleston, SC — 9
- Kim Moser, New York, NY — 10
- Greg Sadosuk, Fairfax, VA — 11
- Matt Diamond, Holland, PA — 13
- Bruce Ansley, Baltimore, MD — 14
- Dave George, Arlington, VA — Topic
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