LAUGH LINES

Communication Block: “In an interview in the Italian newspapers, the pope said that Clinton was the only world leader he couldn’t have a proper conversation with. . . . I think Hillary said the same thing.” (Jay Leno)

Executive Humor: “Fox says contestants on ‘Temptation Island’ have been tested for sexually transmitted diseases. . . . Conservatives and religious groups are blasting the show, which puts four committed couples on an island with 26 sex-starved singles. . . . Fox denies the show is about sex. . . . Too bad Fox’s comedies aren’t as funny as its executives.” (Daily Scoop)

Separate Ways: “Even the [Clintons’] pets are moving out. Socks the cat is going to be living with the president’s secretary, Betty Currie. Buddy the dog will be moving in with Bill and Hillary. Bill said he is still looking for a good home for Al Gore.” (Leno)

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