Word: elvises
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Introductory statements. Count the sound bytes as they pass, my children. The candidates will observe each other's speeches dispassionately. Elvis will smile too much, Big Ears will fidget and Poppy will nod paternally. All will attempt to look presidential.
Big Ears will talk about his economic plan, Elvis will talk about his economic plan and Poppy will nod paternally. The audience will clap politely.
Poppy will bring up marijuana, draft-dodging and the KGB. Elvis will try to rise above it all. Big Ears will say that's what's wrong with politics today. The audience will clap politely.
The woman from ABC News will ask a tough question about the deficit. Big Ears will say it's all in my plan, Poppy will say it's too early to tell and Elvis will begin a four-part answer with footnotes.
Stipe also has fun in the straight-forward "man on the Moon," a song about Andy Kaufman traipsing around in heaven. Twangs of R.E.M.'s country roots combine with Mike Mills' cool harmonies, Stipe's Elvis impersonation and a funky guitar solo from Peter Buck to produce a catchy little...