Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for May 01, 2021
Transcript:
last surviving capitalsaurus discovered by richard thompson press: where have you been hiding for the last 900,000,000,000 years? dino: well, for most of that time i was an employee of the d.c. school system. before that it's all a blur. press: how do you feel about the move to name you d.c.'s official dinosaur? dino: i'm honored to shoulder my responsibilities as a role model to the extinct & disen-franchised. press: might your status as a celebrity translate into a film career? any calls from hollywood? dino: you kiddin? the phone's been jumpin' off the hook! press: really? dino: yeah, but with these stupid little arms i can't reach the receiver. press: any thoughts about running for office? dino: yes - i've been approached about a mayoral run. we've already formulated a slogan. press: which is? dino: "marion barry tastes like chicken."
I wish my town had an “official” dinosaur. Heck, I think our town motto is “Not far from Disneyland and an easy drive to the beach. Except on holidays.”