Things Overheard at the White House Halloween Party

The list for November 1, 1996

The Top 15 Things Overheard at
the White House Halloween Party

“I swear, if Clarence comes as a Coke can one more year, I’m gonna recycle him.”
“I already pulled your finger, Mr. President.”
“Uh, Mr. President, vampires traditionally bite just a bit higher, don’t they?”
“That’s no mummy, that’s Senator Dole!”
“Chelsea! To your room, young lady, and maybe next year you’ll think twice before you choose to dress up as Ms. Reno!”
“Alright! Who TP’d the Washington Monument?!”
“No, that really *is* an oak tree – that’s Mr. Gore over there, dressed as a Beefeater.”
“The Yeltsin costume is great, Mr. President, but I think you may be crossing the line with the toe tag.”
“Y’know, I’m not so sure I trust Roger’s candy.”
“Holy cow. Who’da thought we’d *all* come as FrankenReno or Dolenstein?”
“Actually, Senator Kennedy, I’ve never heard of ‘King Leo the Pantless.'”
“Now *that’s* scary! Bob Dole’s wearing a victory button!”
“Four more beers! Four more beers!”
“No, I’m not The Little Mermaid — I’m Mary Jo Kopechne.”

And the Number 1 Thing Overheard at the White House Halloween Party…

“Uh oh… Better make sure the President knows that’s Wesley Snipes and Patrick Swayze he’s talking to.”

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