Political Comedy Low Point

I just finished reading Michelle Wolf's caustic comedy routine at the White House correspondents' dinner.  Absolutely disgusting! I wonder what made me feel this way?

I personally have a style of teasing, cutting humor, satire, sarcastic commentary, spiced with a jab, a razz, and sometimes a taunt to those I have closest relationships with.  I think this came from my east coast teenage years of junior high and high school.   Of course someone who delivers this style must also be thick skinned enough to take it back (which I think I do).  Most of my good friends enjoy jabbing at me also.  It is a way to laugh at oneself and each other.  Also it can be a fun battle of wits.

Yet reading this comedy routine shows how sarcasm can be abused and especially when the sexual innuendos cascade to filth.  For years, I have watched and enjoyed the White House correspondent's dinner.  My favorite was George W's playful interaction with his impersonator Steve Bridges in 2006.

What a great example of self deprecating humor, soft teasing, and "clean and wholesome humor.

It is shameful to see where the White House correspondents' dinner has evolved. No wonder the President didn't show up this year.