Al Gore, erroneously known for being a stiff, humorless politico, has got a gift for the giggles, and that can be seen in full force in these equal parts honest and hilarious video clips from episodes of Futurama, a cartoon created by the same folks that brought you The Simpsons. (It should be said that Gore’s daughter Kristin used to be a writer for Futurama.)
I think this video further reminds us that most punchlines have a serious side, and serious topics rub up closer to jokes than we admit. Why is this important? Well, we hope that at Progressive Wednesday we share with you important info, factoids, stories, and tools that you might pass along to the everyday folks that are part of your lives. Humor, it seems to us, is a way to break the ice and avoid sounding didactic, even when an issue is of particular or personal importance. We struggle with this ourselves, and we’re always looking for fresh and jazzy ways to share our views. It can be difficult, but it can also be essential.
And if nothing else, you know, we hope you get a cackle or two out of this post.
