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In Their Dreams: Model and actress Elle MacPherson will appear on “Friends.” “In a related story, the male members of the cast want to rename the show ‘Really Good Friends.’ ” (Rudolph J. Cecera)

The (Would-Be) Candidate: “Donald Trump has announced he is forming an exploratory committee for the 2000 presidential race. For starters, he’s exploring how much better his book will sell if TV cameras are following him everywhere.” (Argus Hamilton)

Making Sense of It All: The NetAid benefit was held over the weekend. “Dozens of artists performed to help fight poverty around the world. If they’re really against poverty, why do they charge so much for their regular concerts?” (Daily Scoop)

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The Essential David Letterman

Top 10 Science Papers That Won’t Be Winning a Nobel Prize

10. “Sex and Pregnancy: A Possible Connection”

8. “Sweet and Sour Pork: How Can It Be Both at the Same Time?”

7. “Lincoln: The Man, the President, the Town Car”

6. “Whooops!: I Blew My $800,000 Research Grant at the MGM Grand Casino”

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