Prez Biden At White House Correspondents Dinner Challenges EVERYBODY To Lighten Up

Sorry, trolling strangers and elected leaders via social media doesn't count as a sense of humor . . . Even if it's a great deal of fun.

We joke at everyone's expense on this blog but can't help but notice that people seem soooooooo serious nowadays and quite a few denizens of the discourse have lost their ability to laugh at the absurdity of it all. 

Again, our right-wing pals mistakenly think that online stalking or cleverly phrased death threats count as a form of humor and progressive "satire" always seems to overlook the banality of Democratic Party leaders. 

And so . . . Like it or not, the Prez deserves more than a bit of credit for his willingness to stand up to more than a bit of mockery . . .

The president took the opportunity to test out his comedic chops, making light of the criticism he has faced in his 15 months in office while taking aim at his predecessor, the Republican Party and the members of the press.

“I’m really excited to be here tonight with the only group of Americans with a lower approval rating than I have,” Biden said to the Hilton ballroom filled with members of the media.

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