Jon Stewart, “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” on North Korea’s nuclear test: “Well, let’s move on to the good news. As of last (weekend), North Korea has one less nuclear bomb.”
Bill Maher, “Real Time with Bill Maher”: “More pages came forward today saying this thing with Mark Foley goes back 11 years. Rush Limbaugh said today, ‘You see, another threat Clinton completely ignored.’”
Comedy writer Janice Hough: “Despite the Foley scandal, President Bush has stated his support for House Speaker Dennis Hastert. In fact, Bush issued Hastert a personal invitation to join Dick Cheney on his next hunting trip.”
Jay Leno, “The Tonight Show”: “Former President Bill Clinton has now struck a deal with several major food companies to supply schools with snacks that have less fat, less sugar and less salt. This is all part of Clinton’s new program, ‘No Child Left With A Big Behind.’”
Comedy writer Jim Barach: “A Star Trek memorabilia auction at Christie’s netted more than $7 million, including a half-million for a replica of the Starship Enterprise. It’s amazing how much money guys can save by not going out on dates.”
Hough on the New York Yankees cocktail: “Bartenders are reporting slow sales. Apparently, it’s expensive and looks good, but no one can make it past the first round.”
Courtesy of Ken Rasak and Newsday.com