8/05/2004

New job opening for Bush in 2005

Because you know if they held an election for this position, Bush would win hands down.

LONDON -- Wanted: court jester.

English Heritage, guardian of various historic sites in Britain, is advertising for someone to be the nation's first court jester since 1649.

An ad appearing in Thursday's editions of The Times laid out the qualifications:

"Must be mirthful and prepared to work summer weekends in 2005. Must have own outfit (with bells). Bladder on stick provided if required."