DougJ is astounded:
Holy shit, the Corner started making Al Gore jokes about this hours ago.
About what were the conservative dweebs at the Corner making Al Gore jokes? Well, about effects of the recent Icelandic volcano eruption. If you don't see an connection between that and Al Gore don't fret: there isn't one. Really, the subject is irrelevant; it could have been anything. Because, to some people, "Al Gore" is an inherently funny word (er, name) - it is funny all on its own, regardless of context. Just saying "Al Gore" to the right people is bound to get a laugh, and if you can pair it with a mention of weather or climate (or the internet!), no matter how tenuous, it's comedy gold.
Let's watch as German Homer and Krusty demonstrate the concept of the Inherently Funny Word:
I hope you noticed that the German language is inherently funny, too!
Here in Seattle when the Walla Walla onions are in season it’s possible to go three days literally rolling on the floor laughing. Last year four people died. Tragic really.
Let’s not discuss the tragedy of the Puyallup Fair.
If only Al Gore weren’t so fat.