Man vs. Mouse

Roger Ebert, film critic and columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, defends his paper from the attacks of Bill O'Reilly and nails him with a deftness that can only be called pure genius.

I understand you believe one of the Sun-Times misdemeanors was dropping your syndicated column. My editor informs me that "very few" readers complained about the disappearance of your column, adding, "many more complained about Nancy." I know I did. That was the famous Ernie Bushmiller comic strip in which Sluggo explained that "wow" was "mom" spelled upside-down.

Here's the money quote:

Bill, I am concerned that you have been losing touch with reality recently. Did you really say you are more powerful than any politician?

That reminds me of the famous story about Squeaky the Chicago Mouse. It seems that Squeaky was floating on his back along the Chicago River one day. Approaching the Michigan Avenue lift bridge, he called out: Raise the bridge! I have an erection!

Snap. With cheese.

Cross-posted from Bark Bark Woof Woof.