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August 19, 2009

There's Always Affordable Health Insurance In The Banana Stand

We started the day on a political note, with a post about Barney Frank and the health care reform town hall meeting protesters, which engendered a heated but very thoughtful (mostly) debate in the comments. (Speaking of: I haven't checked in on that thread in awhile, have we solved all the problems?) It turns out, important real life issues that genuinely affect peoples' lives are very complicated and not everyone agrees on their resolution! (I'm basically a political scientist.) But, so, now that we've settled health care for America (congrats, guys), I thought that it was only appropriate to end the day with a post that brought us all back together. I'm crossing party lines here! Non-partisan whatever. Arrested Development was a great show for all Americans! "Arrested Development was Hitler." Hey, take it easy! (Via TheDailyWhat.)

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Barney Frank is looking for something that says..."Daddy Likes Leather" (sorry, sorry, I'll see myself to the door.)

Posted by: Weeam profile link at 08/19/09 5:50 PM  | Reply
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You mean "Leather Daddy"?
Oh, do you have such a thing?

Posted by: That One profile link  in reply to  Weeam's comment at 08/19/09 5:52 PM  | Reply
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When it comes to a public option, Barney Frank is buy-curious.

Posted by: talkingstove profile link  in reply to  Weeam's comment at 08/19/09 5:53 PM  | Reply
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To me, the funniest sign in that photo is the one on the right. We all know Orwell wrote extensively about the dangers of health care reform.

Posted by: That One profile link at 08/19/09 5:52 PM  | Reply
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"____ is like 1984" is the new "_____ is Hitler."

Posted by: lemonne profile link  in reply to  That One's comment at 08/19/09 6:27 PM  | Reply
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Please insert blanks in those non-existent blanks. Thanks.

Posted by: lemonne profile link  in reply to  lemonne's comment at 08/19/09 6:27 PM  | Reply
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David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar
oh, I thought you wanted us to fill in the blanks.

Posted by: jimjbollocks profile link  in reply to  lemonne's comment at 08/19/09 10:27 PM  | Reply
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David Lee Roth is to 1984 as Sammy Hagar is to Crystal Pepsi

Posted by: lemonne profile link  in reply to  jimjbollocks's comment at 08/20/09 7:00 AM  | Reply
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what america wants!

Posted by: welcome to costco, i love you profile link at 08/19/09 5:55 PM  | Reply
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I can't decide whether to go with "Obama has made a huge mistake." or "Never promise crazy health care reform."

Posted by: audrey profile link at 08/19/09 5:56 PM  | Reply
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How about just a big "C'MON!!!"

Posted by: Manvnature profile link  in reply to  audrey's comment at 08/19/09 5:58 PM  | Reply
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Perhaps a town hall shall I seek.

Posted by: audrey profile link  in reply to  Manvnature's comment at 08/19/09 6:06 PM  | Reply
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As in, "Are you really gonna criticize the guy in the $130 billion suit? COME ON!"

Posted by: kiss the pan profile link  in reply to  Manvnature's comment at 08/19/09 6:51 PM  | Reply
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I can't get behind a health care bill that doesn't cover my analrapist.

Posted by: That One profile link  in reply to  audrey's comment at 08/19/09 6:05 PM  | Reply
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If only America could take some Teamocil.

Posted by: Nicolina Marie  in reply to  That One's comment at 08/19/09 7:15 PM  | Reply
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Or maybe some Gleemonex.

Posted by: lance  in reply to  Nicolina Marie's comment at 08/20/09 8:40 AM  | Reply
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I'm for anything that supplies me with Brain Candy, even if it's made from monkey cum

then again i may have taken the droopy eye alcohol warning for a winking eye alcohol suggestion

Posted by: A Face With A View  in reply to  lance's comment at 08/24/09 3:11 AM  | Reply
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There he is! There's ol' Barney Frank! "I'm not gonna cry about affordable public healthcare! I'm gonna build an airport! Put my name on it!" Why Barney, so you can fly away from your sadness?

Posted by: Weeam profile link  in reply to  That One's comment at 08/20/09 3:07 AM  | Reply
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Operation Hot Reform

Posted by: Zingers profile link  in reply to  audrey's comment at 08/19/09 6:56 PM  | Reply
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Arrested Development wasn't Hitler, but Hitler was a never-nude.

Posted by: Lord Growing profile link at 08/19/09 5:58 PM  | Reply
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No, Hitler IS A MONSTER!

Posted by: ber profile link  in reply to  Lord Growing's comment at 08/19/09 6:25 PM  | Reply
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*arm rips, blood sprays*
And THAT'S why you always advocate the public option.

Posted by: dafs profile link at 08/19/09 5:59 PM  | Reply
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These protestors seem to have a lot on their minds. It would probably help them to talk to an analrapist.

Posted by: mrthu at 08/19/09 6:06 PM  | Reply
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I blue myself for America.

Posted by: Gmarley at 08/19/09 6:22 PM  | Reply
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in reference to Job's funniest line:
"It's like c'mon poor people die already."

Posted by: MYHAIRISABIRD profile link at 08/19/09 6:25 PM  | Reply
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I just want my kids back.

Posted by: Pteranodon at 08/19/09 6:38 PM  | Reply
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americans don't need insurance as long as they watch out for the loose seals.

Posted by: lizzing profile link at 08/19/09 6:39 PM  | Reply
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This photo doesn't work without the pained expression on that kid's face.

Posted by: Zachra at 08/19/09 6:42 PM  | Reply
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Pop-Pop gets health care?

Posted by: Zingers profile link at 08/19/09 6:46 PM  | Reply
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take a look at banner, michael!

Posted by: third heat profile link at 08/19/09 7:02 PM  | Reply
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"Family Love Healthcare Reform"

Posted by: brrrrrian profile link  in reply to  third heat's comment at 08/19/09 9:53 PM  | Reply
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This is the greatest comment thread ever.

Posted by: Andy profile link at 08/19/09 7:05 PM  | Reply
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I saw a sign today advertising the "Steve Holt Magic Show" at this super old-school southern style cafeteria restaurant. STEVE HOLT!

Posted by: sarah palin profile link at 08/19/09 7:05 PM  | Reply
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Good to see young Steve following in his father's footsteps... STEVE HOLT!

Posted by: CBrookP profile link  in reply to  sarah palin's comment at 08/20/09 12:50 PM  | Reply
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My health plan is basically a diet of eggs and mayonnaise.

Posted by: Calliwell profile link at 08/19/09 7:12 PM  | Reply
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you call it the "mayonegg"

Posted by: Gina profile link  in reply to  Calliwell's comment at 08/19/09 9:04 PM  | Reply
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To me, the health care solution is as Ann as the nose on Plain's face.

Posted by: The Rip profile link at 08/19/09 7:34 PM  | Reply
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her?

Posted by: third heat profile link  in reply to  The Rip's comment at 08/19/09 9:18 PM  | Reply
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I'm afraid the guy who made that sign prematurely shot his wad on what was supposed to be a dry run if you will, so I'm afraid he has something of a mess on his hands.

Posted by: Omar Devone Little profile link at 08/19/09 7:37 PM  | Reply
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A lot of people have proposed a lot of things over these past few months, but here is what may be the most practical of them all: the next Double Dog should be Gabe going to a town hall meeting, you guys!

Make an awesome sign and take a camera (pretty please!). There are at least as many going on in every state as there are Congressional Districts and Representatives. NYC has 31 districts. That's 31 chances to do something EPIC!

There are 12 this month alone in Chicago - BEST BELIEVE I'm going to at least 1. Sure, I'm going to try to catch a funny moment, but I also want Rep. Rush to know that there are SOME people who support the Health Care overahaul... because all these Congressmembers have been hearing lately are yells of dissent.

Posted by: Becca profile link at 08/19/09 7:46 PM  | Reply
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It's time for Gabe to water the tree of justice.

Posted by: sarah palin profile link  in reply to  Becca's comment at 08/19/09 8:43 PM  | Reply
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But then he might get wet with fire.

Posted by: That One profile link  in reply to  sarah palin's comment at 08/19/09 9:48 PM  | Reply
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No Sir, somebody has to wrestle with the "Devil" (Gabe) first, then THEY will be the ones who get wet with fire!

I know this because I still have it etched on the back of my iphonepod:

Posted by: wondergrrl! profile link  in reply to  That One's comment at 08/19/09 11:57 PM  | Reply
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Memories!

Posted by: langford profile link  in reply to  wondergrrl!'s comment at 08/20/09 7:34 PM  | Reply
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Crap, Becca--totes went to up-vote this and clicked the down :( .... so +! for me and +1more for the one I took away! Sorry...monster fail. :(

Posted by: wondergrrl! profile link  in reply to  Becca's comment at 08/19/09 11:38 PM  | Reply
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Has anyone in this family ever even seen a chicken?

Posted by: Captain Boring of the S.S. Shut Up profile link at 08/19/09 7:46 PM  | Reply
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Sorry to interrupt this thoughtful debate on health care reform guys, but WHO TOOK THE CAP OFF MY FUCKING GLISTEN?!

Posted by: AwkwardPants profile link at 08/19/09 8:34 PM  | Reply
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Really proud that I thought of the same headline as Videogum, not that I was smart enough to actually use it as the headline... http://flavorwire.com/33754/healthcare-shmealthcare-bring-back-arrested#idc-container

Posted by: heather at 08/19/09 8:56 PM  | Reply
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Actually, this guy is a really big fan of the song "Mr. Wendell".

Posted by: Padma at 08/19/09 8:58 PM  | Reply
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"Deductibles" Dad, you don't have time for my "deductibles"!

Posted by: DrinkPlanner profile link at 08/19/09 9:17 PM  | Reply
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Will (Big Yellow) Joints be covered by the public option?

Posted by: brrrrrian profile link at 08/19/09 9:54 PM  | Reply
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The fact that we call making love "a Nazi death scheme" tells me we're not ready.

Posted by: jimjbollocks profile link at 08/19/09 10:33 PM  | Reply
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What I can't find out from anybody is if the new plan will cover these Cornballer burns. Soy loco por los cornballs.

Posted by: twinextralong profile link at 08/19/09 10:39 PM  | Reply
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Tricks are something Barney Frank does for money.

Posted by: Peter at 08/19/09 10:48 PM  | Reply
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Okay, I laughed at this even though the promiscuous gay stereotype is deeply offensive. +1 for laffs in the face of ugly stereotypes!

Posted by: That One profile link  in reply to  Peter's comment at 08/19/09 11:27 PM  | Reply
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GIVE POP POP YOUR HEALTH CARE!

Posted by: Steveholt at 08/19/09 10:49 PM  | Reply
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OR.... Pop-pop gets a co-pay?

Posted by: DrinkPlanner profile link  in reply to  Steveholt's comment at 08/19/09 11:02 PM  | Reply
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That Free Healthcare is some kind of something. Boy, this Free Healthcare is all anybody's ever talking about. So sick and tired of hearing about how brilliant this Free Healthcare is. Overrated.

Posted by: Elliot profile link at 08/19/09 11:47 PM  | Reply
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Look, I guess we should decide on who's going to fix our healthcare. I would, but I have Laker tickets.

Posted by: KajusX profile link at 08/20/09 1:06 AM  | Reply
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"Careful with that coat! It cost more than your health insurance!"

"Oh, that's how we joke. She doesn't even have health insurance!"

Posted by: vlad at 08/20/09 3:42 AM  | Reply
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You win

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David Lee Roth is to 1984 as Sammy Hagar is to Crystal Pepsi

Posted by: lemonne profile link at 08/20/09 7:00 AM  | Reply
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Of course I read the health care bill; it's my favorite favorite health care bill! (I gotta read that health care bill)

Posted by: lemonne profile link at 08/20/09 7:13 AM  | Reply
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sarah palin: "obama, take me to your secular world!"

Posted by: bob at 08/20/09 9:14 AM  | Reply
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NO TOUCHING!

Posted by: heather at 08/20/09 9:16 AM  | Reply
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I'm having a love affair with this public healthcare option.

Posted by: sophia profile link at 08/20/09 9:49 AM  | Reply
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I was going to try to make a joke about health care and BS, but none of them would work. :(


Also, I love this thread!

Posted by: smiles profile link at 08/20/09 10:42 AM  | Reply
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Obama: "oh I'm sorry, good thing i brought a spare copy of my plan for a public health option"
Gob: "well I hope you brought a spare bowl of candy beans!"

Posted by: Jared at 08/20/09 11:58 AM  | Reply
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If things don't work out with the economy we can allways live in F*ck Mountain.
Wait. Where are you going? I haven't shown you my business model!

Posted by: The Pizza Dude at 08/20/09 12:40 PM  | Reply
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Comparing Obama's healthcare plan to 1984 like comparing apples and some fruit no one's ever heard of.

Posted by: Minkles at 08/20/09 8:46 PM  | Reply
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will obama's healthcare plan cover tea for dong?

Posted by: logan at 08/21/09 11:32 AM  | Reply
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It's like believing Obama could turn affordable public healthcare...into ONE HUNDRED PENNIES!

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