The Constitution Center in Philly is asking people to come up with six words that Pres. Obama should add to his inaugural address. Mr. Obama will face a crowd of millions, with tens — if not hundreds — of millions more watching on TV, and apparently the Center thought he could use some help…and they could use some publicity…
Putting words in his mouth is a tricky proposition, and I think it might be helpful to feel out the borders of good taste for the Constitution Center people. You know, a touchstone they could test against for appropriateness.
So, some six word phrases that shouldn’t be in the inaugural address:
I will devour your filthy souls
Damn, its brisk out here, people!
Hopeity, bopeity, shmopeity, blah blah blah
Wait, women can vote for president?
You get a car…and you…
I will grow a Lincoln beard
Can I get a wave going?
Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani, just kidding
My new ranch in Crawford, Texas
You get a bailout…and you…
But first, hold hands and sing
Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Obama R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn
Everyone, hold hands and concentrate…LIFT!!!
Pass the plate, please, the deficit…
I really am a Secret Muslim
It really isn’t a great job
Build, build, build my golden idol
Please suggest some more. And I will immediately ask Obama not to include them in his speech.