Drabble by Kevin Fagan for April 01, 2016
March 31, 2016
April 02, 2016
Transcript:
Ralph: I'm off to the polling place! I'm ready to cast my vote for one of the candidates! Norman: This isn't election day, dad. It's April Fools' day! Ralph: Oh yeah, huh! I always get those two days mixed up!
Ubintold over 8 years ago
Easy to do.
Saddenedby Premium Member over 8 years ago
just think though – if it were one and the same day:(top 10 countdown)
10.easy to remember (forget if you are of that set)9. have a holiday season without regret at end of year8. wouldn’t have to hear anything more on dirty laundry7. told you so’s could begin before March madness ends6. comments on go comics might even be civil5. actually get some ‘real’ news (whatever that is)4. stupid debates done3. no more political ads 2. be done with before taxes1. election outcome would make more sense
Retired Dude over 8 years ago
How could there possibly be anyone who doesn’t know who they will vote for yet?
alondra over 8 years ago
That’s understandable Ralph. Election day is November fool’s day. Especially this year when there is no one worth voting for.
Perkycat over 8 years ago
Right now, my vote goes to ‘none of the above’.
barister over 8 years ago
This election year, there is no difference. Unfortunately.
hippogriff over 8 years ago
I remember a letter to the editor in the Vancouver Sun, 1970s: “If Britain can hold an election in four weeks, why do we [Canada] take six?” Why do we [US] take forever?