Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for May 01, 2021

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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."