953 nut 60,348 #1 Posted August 11 We love a good joke, and the fact that a president of the United States has made it makes the joke even funnier; that’s why Presidential Joke Day on August 11 is one of our favorite special events to celebrate. This day is meant to highlight the humor coming out of the highest office in our land. We take a look at the jokes — intentional and unintentional, made by current and former presidents, and commemorate a holiday that recognizes the fact that presidents have a sense of humor too. George Washington was a strong political leader, but his sense of humor shone in many instances. Take the names of his dogs for instance. He named them Tipsy, Mopsey, Ragman, Truelove, and Vulcan. His letters — even during the worst days of the Revolutionary War, are peppered with funny quips and jokes. America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln was another famous leader with a humorous streak. This facet of his personality was so widely known, that his opponents wrote a song about it called, ‘Hey! Uncle Abe, are You Joking Yet?’ Former President Barack Obama also famously never missed a chance at cracking a joke, even at formal events like the annual White House Correspondents Dinner. He stated that he saved his worst jokes for the Presidential Turkey Ceremony, delivering what he said was a “corny-copia of dad jokes about turkeys.” 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
