LAUGH LINES

Game Over: “The XFL was shut down due to low TV ratings and huge financial losses. The concept was doomed from the start. There simply aren’t enough criminal defense attorneys to support two professional football leagues.” (Argus Hamilton)

Test Preparation: “The White House announced that Bush recently submitted to a urine test. Not surprisingly, before taking the test, the president wrote the correct answers on his hand.” (Conan O’Brien)

What a Doll: “Toy maker Mattel announced that it is releasing a Cher doll. The doll is 8 inches tall, fully poseable--and made of the same sturdy plastic that was used to make Cher.” (Tina Fey)

On the Road: “A study reveals that L.A. leads the nation in worst rush-hour traffic. Its residents spend 56 or more hours per year stuck in traffic. That’s longer than some marriages last out there.” (Ira Lawson)

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