What did the former governor say...

... after dropping out of the race for the nomination?

A: "I was given Pawlenty of chances!"

Our winner is Anonymous. That was pretty quick -- maybe I made that one too obvious.

Which first lady was both utilitarian and decorative?

A: Doily Madison
Jambo is our winner.

I'm going to get crotchety if you don't leave some good answers.

UPDATE: I'm sitting here with knitted brow, staring at the empty comments list.

ANOTHER UPDATE: How mad am I that nobody has submitted a punchline? Not as mad as most people would be, but I am as mad as some.

Live-blogging the Civil War

No, the TPP blog isn't awaking from its long slumber. No new pun today. Sorry. I'd promise new puns soon if I thought I'd deliver.

But here's a New York Times feature: they're blogging the Civil War, 150 years later. Interesting idea, and a good read. SPOILER ALERT: It'll really heat up in the next months, with secession, blockade, Ft. Sumter, and the rest.

Who was the smartest president?

 

A: Lyndon Brains Johnson

Frank wins again.

A hint: think about middle names.

Which president was known for his utter incompetence?

A: Useless S. Grant

Ben is this week's winner.

Which president was in the field artillery?

A: James Bu-cannon
Our first anonymous winner.

Which president remodeled the White House bathroom?

A: John Tiler
F>Pat is a repeat winner.