LAUGH LINES

Trying Questions: At the presidential impeachment trial, whenever senators want to ask a question they have to submit it in writing to Chief Justice Rehnquist. “So far, the single most asked question . . . is, what’s the deal with those stripes on your robe?” (David Letterman)

Trying Questions II: “Whenever Ted Kennedy has a question, he just writes it out on those cocktail napkins from Hooters.” (Letterman)

Order in the Court: The House impeachment managers and Ken Starr questioned Monica Lewinsky. “The question from Bob Barr: Whaddya doing Saturday night?” (The Daily Scoop)

How Do You Spell Village?: Former Vice President Dan Quayle is running for president. “In fact, he’s already written a book about his new campaign strategy. It’s called ‘It Takes a Village Idiot.’ ” (Steve Voldseth)

If It Looks Like a Duck: The producers of the hit children’s TV show “Teletubbies” are suing Spanish broadcaster TV Azteca for its lookalike Spanish show “Telechobis.” ’A spokesman for TV Azteca said the charges are false, and the show is simply part of their popular Wednesday lineup along with ‘The Kimpsons’ and ‘The Dos Equis Files.’ ” (Dennis Miller)

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