Posted by Jim at January 22nd, 2004

In the end, all I can say is “huh.”

On Monday I listened to the Iowa caucus results. I was amused to listen to the original as NPR played (I assume) live coverage. I thought it was odd that he gave a little bit of a yelp after giving a fairly standard rally the troops sort of speech.

Listening to NPR’s “All Things Considered” later, I discovered that the yelp is the talk of the net.

When the commentor referred to it as the “I have a Scream” speech, I was slowing for a stop light and might have literally died laughing (or at least plowed into a car) if I were just a bit less careful.

The phrase still makes me giggle.

Anyway, while I’m at it, here’s a remix or two:
Jonathon Barlow’s
James Lilek’s

It would be interesting to know why people care about it at all. Personally I just find it funny and, unlike some, I bear no ill will toward the candidate. I’ve got to admit, however, that I can’t really call myself a supporter.

I’m just an observer for the moment.