Political analysis from a four-year-old

By John Bebow | Published: September 19, 2008

So, my four-year-old daughter, Delaney Bebow, pattered into the living room after dinner a few nights ago, stared dismissively at the shouting heads on a political talk show, and offered this delicious analysis of presidential politics and journalism…

“Mommy,” Delaney asked. “Can I watch Scooby Doo now? And… PIGS DON’T WEAR LIPSTICK!!!”

You be the judge…

Which is more cartoonish?

Scooby Doo…

Or what passes today for the networks’ version of political analysis…

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2 Comments

  1. Kathy
    Posted September 19, 2008 at 10:02 am | Permalink

    Wonderful insight, Delaney!

  2. farlane
    Posted September 19, 2008 at 10:08 am | Permalink

    I want to watch Scooby Doo too. I hope that the media can somehow pull the masks off these campaigns so that we can actually deal with the most serious issues our nation has faced for a generation.

    Listen to what David Plotz says about this in Slate’s Political Gabfest.