Well, the Bongo show . . . happened. Kinda.

In other news, I'm doing something I never thought I'd do again . . .improv. Yep, improv comedy. While improv usually fills me with as much excitement as a rectal exam without a reach-around, I am excited to be performing in front of people, which hasn't happened in a while.

It's up at The Boiler Room Theatre in Franklin, a really cool theater that holds 120 people or so. So, hopefully, we can tear the roof off with some made-up hilarity. We perform Friday & Saturday nights at 11 pm . . . for more info, go to http://www.boilerroomtheatre.com/.

Well, I posted a thread at the Mangy Forum that talked about the impending war, and invited fellow readers to submit their thoughts. Grand total of replies: 2. Therefore, from now on, unless the East Coast blows up, I'm not talking about this war. Now put your fingers in your ears, yell "La-La-La," and enjoy some hilarity!

Speaking of hilarity, let's talk about politics . . . and the war!

If there's one thing that we've learned, lo, these past couple of years, it's that the Democratic Party has absolutely no clue about anything in the entire world. At some point, the Democrats had their testicles removed, and all of that raging testosterone has been injected in the Republican Party, who have made dick-waving the new American pastime.

BAH, I say! DOUBLE BAH, even!

My fellow Americans, it is clear that neither party is giving the American people the kind of government that they deserve. Instead, they bombard us with their rhetoric, and trick us into watching "Am I Hot?" My fellow Americans, I shan't stand for it no longer. That is why I am pleased to announce that the Mangy Party is throwing it's codpiece into the ring in 2004!

My fellow Americans, I assure you that as your President, and Chad Riden as your Co-President, that two heads will be better than none! Chad and I are smart guys, and Vice President Guido is one smart pooch. We know that we're not qualified, and we will immediately hire lots of smart people to do the work for us.

The Mangy Party platform is very simple:

- We will use our vast influence to make it easier for us to make and sell our comedy DVDs.

- We WILL legalize crime.

- We will ignore the Middle East completely, but we will never, EVER, stop insulting France.

- Murder will still be illegal, but bitch-slapping will be encouraged.

- Less 50 Cent, more Schooly D (Chad will be in charge of this).

- And, we will make Nashville a comedy town.

Of course, these are all impossible goals, so they will be the main focus of our presidency. If we get anything else done, it'll be gravy. With the help of loyal Forum writers/advisors like Bullshirt, Smantix, SportsFan, and susanturner (real name withheld), We will make the Mangy Era the most exciting and fun time in the history of this great land.

Stay tuned for more Mangy Party updates throughout the year, and look for political rallies in your area soon. God Bless Mangy, and God Bless America!

This is the Mangy Dog, over and out.

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