Just, let him run with this.

That adorable skunk, Pepé Le Pew, is one of my wife Sue’s favorite cartoon characters. There’s something affable, even romantic about him as he seeks to woo his female companions with a French accent and promises of a skunk bungalow and bedrooms full of little Pepés in future years. It’s easy to love a skunk – but only on the silver screen, and if in real life – at a considerable distance. I think of Congress that way. Every two or six years, they dress up in full makeup, pretending to be the change, vowing to correct what hasn’t been corrected, promising discipline as opposed to profligate overspending and undertaxation, and striving to balance the budget when all others have failed. Oooh Pepé – Mon Chéri! But don’t believe them – hold your nose instead! Oh, I kid the Congress. Perhaps they don’t have black and white stripes with bushy tails. Perhaps there’s just a stink bomb that the Congressional sergeant-at-arms sets off every time they convene and the gavel falls to signify the beginning of the “people’s business.” Perhaps. But, in all cases, citizens of America – hold your noses. You ain’t smelled nothin’ yet.

Bill, for one, will not be fooled again.

Sunked [PIMCO]

Comments (26)

  1. Posted by Balla Timmy G | April 1, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I got a Benjamin that says Total Return has Treasurys again in 4 months. Treat ‘em like dirt and they’ll stick to you like mud

  2. Posted by Guest | April 1, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    What a coincidence. The women in my life love cartoons as well.

    – Jeff Epstein

  3. Posted by Guest | April 1, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I was unaware acting like a rapist came off as affable and romantic. Noted. I will deploy this new strategy at the Penn Station Taco Bell this evening.

  4. Posted by Guest | April 1, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I was unaware acting like a rapist came off as affable and romantic. Noted. I will deploy this new strategy at the Penn Station Taco Bell this evening.

  5. Posted by Anonymous | April 1, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I thought it was “treat them like dirt and they’ll stick to you like glue.”

  6. Posted by Anonymous | April 1, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    My favourite cartoon character, drunk Hurley le Barf, runs over BG’s wife’s favourite cartoon character – skunk Pepe le Pew – in the next episode.

  7. Posted by Anonymous | April 1, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    My favourite cartoon character, drunk Hurley le Barf, runs over BG’s wife’s favourite cartoon character – skunk Pepe le Pew – in the next episode.

  8. Posted by Anonymous | April 1, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    My favourite cartoon character, drunk Hurley le Barf, runs over BG’s wife’s favourite cartoon character – skunk Pepe le Pew – in the next episode.

  9. Posted by Balla Timmy G | April 1, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I ain’t no metaphor mixa

    or an analogy mixer, since I’m being a grammar snob

  10. Posted by Balla Timmy G | April 1, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I ain’t no metaphor mixa

    or an analogy mixer, since I’m being a grammar snob

  11. Posted by Balla Timmy G | April 1, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I ain’t no metaphor mixa

    or an analogy mixer, since I’m being a grammar snob

  12. Posted by Servertude | April 1, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    At least those assholes tip.
    -Scorned Diner Waitress

  13. Posted by Servertude | April 1, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    At least those assholes tip.
    -Scorned Diner Waitress

  14. Posted by Anonymous | April 1, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    He looks so regal in that picture– like King George III…

  15. Posted by The Joke Briefer | April 1, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Respect.

  16. Posted by Meme Weaver | April 1, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Excellent meme reference!

  17. Posted by Guy Who Has Been to Oklahoma | April 1, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    In Oklahoma they say, “Treat ‘em like a yard dog and they’ll come and lick your hand.”

  18. Posted by Heywood | April 1, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I knew he was going to wear that tie before he knew he was going to wear that tie.

    /The Sartorialist Gartman

  19. Posted by Anonymous | April 1, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    he looks like he was just informed that he’s been transferred to equities in dallas and, no, they don’t celebrate april fools day at pimco

  20. Posted by Anonymous | April 1, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    he looks like he was just informed that he’s been transferred to equities in dallas and, no, they don’t celebrate april fools day at pimco

  21. Posted by Guest | April 1, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    It’s not a meme, just a reference (to a joke from a BL post on BG a few weeks ago).

    Other than that I have concerns.

  22. Posted by Guest | April 1, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    It’s not a meme, just a reference (to a joke from a BL post on BG a few weeks ago).

    Other than that I have concerns.

  23. Posted by Koolaidisfun | April 1, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    4 months? Why wait so long

  24. Posted by Koolaidisfun | April 1, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    4 months? Why wait so long

  25. Posted by whowhawhen | April 1, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Put peanut butter on your nuts….oh, uh, nevermind

  26. Posted by Grossout | April 1, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    he has a large head

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