FUNNIES: Hungry, Hungry Hippos Diplomacy

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ABC News
September 3, 2006, 11:39 AM ET
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Sept. 3, 2006 — -- A roundup of the late-night comics.

The Tonight Show

Jay Leno: Today, President Bush said the United States is still under the threat of attack and will continue to be right up until Election Day.

Late Show

David Letterman: You guys excited about the big holiday weekend coming up: If you leave for the airport now you should be through airport security by Labor Day.

Late Night

Conan O' Brien: Yesterday, the President of Iran -- did you hear about this? -- challenged President Bush to a televised debate. Yeah, yeah. President Bush turned down the debate, but did challenge the Iranian president to a game of Hungry Hungry Hippos.

The Tonight Show

Leno: Last night at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, former Vice President Al Gore lectured the audience about global warming. The rock 'n' roll audience, they cheered, gave him a standing ovation. Then they got into their stretch limos, went to the airport, got in their private jets and flew home to Malibu.

Jimmy Kimmel Live

Kimmel: Meanwhile, NBC News was also marking the anniversary. But they had to settle for lesser celebrity guests, like this guy who took some time of a tour of New Orleans, to tell Brian Williams about all the reading he was doing this summer.

President Bush [video clip]: I was looking for a book to read. I also read three Shakespears.

Brian Williams [video clip]: Shakespeares. You've been on a Teddy Roosevelt reading kick.

President Bush [video clip]: We're at the battle of New Orleans right now. I have an eclectic reading list. The key for me is to keep expectations low.

Kimmel: Well, in that case -- mission accomplished.

The Tonight Show

Leno: Look, we have time for one last question. I know you're very busy, Mr. President.

Bush impersonator: I am.

Leno: Are you worried by how Republicans will do in this year's election?

Bush impersonator: Nah. No matter how bad things get, there's one thing that always makes Republicans look good on Election Day.

Leno: And what is that, sir?

Bush impersonator: Democrats.

Leno: All right. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President.