Comedians: The New Barbs

From New York to California every other extravert was putting his left hand in his coat pocket, jabbing the air with his right forefinger and muttering about Cuber. Even Negro Comedian Nipsey Russell was imitating Kennedy; but despite the active interest comedians are showing in the President, not all current politics jokes are about him. Random samplings:.

∙ RED SKELTON : People shouldn't criticize Kennedy. He hasn't done anything.

∙ JACK CARTER: J.F.K. means "Just for Kinfolk."

∙ MORT SAHL: Teddy Kennedy says, "These are times that will test all the people. Are we up to the test?" And the people say,...

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