The Biden Effect

Rosie: I went outside and ‘did my business,’ now where’s my f***ing treat?

Mitch: Whoa! What did you say?

Rosie: I said, I went outside and ‘did my business,’ now where’s–

Mitch: I heard what you said! That’s not the kind of language we use around here…when we’re sober.

Rosie: It’s called ‘Being Assertive.’

Mitch: It’s called being a jerk. You’re a better dog than that.

Rosie: Well I was watching Joe Biden in the debate on Wednesday night, and he–

Mitch: Stop yourself! We don’t do politics in the studio, or on this blog.

Rosie: Don’t you want to know from whence I draw my inspiration?

Mitch: (thinking) From whence?

Rosie: I’m not taking any political sides, I’m simply applying the Joe Biden debate philosophy to my everyday life.

Mitch: And what is the Joe Biden debate philosophy?

Rosie: Speak loudly, and carry a big stick. Then speak louder.

Mitch: That’s not even clever.

Rosie: Neither is Joe Biden.

Mitch: And what do you think this new, more assertive posture is going to get you?

Rosie: Well, right now, I’m thinking it will get me a f***ing treat.

Mitch: Stop yourself! Treats are for good dogs, and you’re not being a very good dog right now.

Rosie: Ha! Ha!

Mitch: Now what?

Rosie: That was derisive laughter. I’m showing contempt for your patrician ways. It’s straight from the Joe Biden playbook.

Mitch: This has gone about as far as–

Rosie: You’re gutting Medicare!

Mitch: What? I’m not gutting Medicare!

Rosie: Did you see that? I put you on the defensive. Straight from the Joe Biden playbook.

Mitch: Look, Joe Biden is a politician–a performer. He’s larger than life. You, my friend, are a dog. You can’t live your life like Joe Biden. It’s just not possible.

Rosie: (sigh) Crushed by ‘The Man.’

Mitch: Damn straight. Now go to your bed until you’re ready to behave.

Rosie: I see what’s happening here–you’re waging a War on Women!

Mitch: (puts his face in his hands)

Rosie: Straight from the–

Mitch: I know, I know.

Rosie: I’d smirk, if I had lips.