Zogby Poll: Most Americans Can Name Three Stooges, But Not Three Branches of Gov't

Fox News ^ | August 15 | Brit Hume

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Zogby Poll: Most Americans Can Name Three Stooges, But Not Three Branches of Gov't Tuesday, August 15, 2006 By Brit Hume

A recent poll found that nearly three-quarters of those asked could name each of the Three Stooges — Larry, Curly and Moe — but only 42 percent were able to name the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government.

That's according to a new Zogby poll in which 77 percent of Americans could name two of the seven dwarfs, while just 24 percent knew two of the nine Supreme Court justices.

And while 57 percent of Americans could name fictional boy wizard Harry Potter, less than half could name Great Britain's real prime minister, Tony Blair.

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Actually, from my own experience, I can say that most people don't even know there were SIX STOOGES ALTOGETHER, let alone being able to name them all.

[thoughtomator]

I can name them all. Kennedy, Biden, Leahy, Clinton, Schumer, and Dorgan. What do I win?

[thoughtomator]

Oops I meant "Durbin" as the last one...brain fart

[eyespysomething]

Thanx guverbment skuls!

[NormsRevenge]

I'm really glad to Zogby is refining his polling skills a bit.

Can't wait for the Maryann of Ginger or Mrs Howell poll results. ;-)

[Doogle]

.."why thank you squire"

[REDWOOD99]

I got yer Zogby, right here!

[Paladin2]

I can only think of two: Zogby and Zogby. ;-()

[NewRomeTacitus]

Johnson, Carter and Clinton. That wasn't so hard.

(executive, legislative and judicial...duh!)

[traditional1]

Isn't that Cynthia McKinney on the right?

[Richard Kimball]

Moe Howard (Moses Horowitz), Shemp Howard (Horowitz), Curly Howard (Jerome Horowitz), Larry Fine (Larry Fineberg), Joe Besser (very short stint), and Curly Joe DeRita.

[miliantnutcase]

Here we go Zogby polls a sample of 800 people in Louisiana and says everyone in the nation is ignorant in civics.

[armymarinemom]

Cewently!

[308MBR]

Nothing, since Feingold and DeWine didn't make your list.

LOL

[Richard Kimball]

And of course, we all know who the funniest Stooge was:

RIP Curly. You were one of a kind.

[in the Arena]

Most Americans Can Name Three Stooges, But Not Three Branches of Gov't

I thought they were the same...nyuk...

[Mr. Brightside]

Most Americans believe (rightly) that the government is RUN BY the Three Stooges.

[msnimje]

Thanx guverbment skuls!

U 4got th' C

Thanx guverbment sCkuls!

[Porterville]

Larry, Moe, and the Executive Branch.

[Enterprise]

"Oh this is so embarrassing, I thought it was the tree branches of Government. Nyuk nyuk nyuk."

[jiggyboy]

a new Zogby poll in which 77 percent of Americans could name two of the seven dwarfs, while just 24 percent knew two of the nine Supreme Court justices.

The National Review suggests that "Dopey" and "Sleepy" are acceptable in either case.

[Sybeck1]

They don't show "Schoolhouse Rock" anymore do they?

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

Most Americans Can Name Three Stooges, But Not Three Branches of Gov't


Whats the dif ?

[Billthedrill]

Lessee - Executive, Halliburton, and Karl Rove. The Stooges were Dean, Kucinich, and McKinney.

Why, I oughta...

[Doogle]

HEY...???

[A CA Guy]

Moe, Larry and Ginsberg.

[Mr_Moonlight]

Joe Besser (very short stint)

Spinal Tap A to Zed

Joe Besser

Besser, Joe "Mama": Tap’s largest member ever, Besser played drums during the band’s one-date tour of Japan to support the 1982 album "Smell the Glove" before disappearing with the equipment. Besser made a brief appearance at the end of "This is Spinal Tap" during scenes from the Kobe Hall concert. David: "We assume he either returned to the world of jazz or he died." (GW)

[Sofa King]

"A recent poll found that nearly three-quarters of those asked could name each of the Three Stooges — Larry, Curly and Moe — but only 42 percent were able to name the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government."

Disgraceful. Who is the 25% who can't name at least 3 of the 6 stooges?

[BunnySlippers]

The three branches of government are Manny, Moe and Curley, right?

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You are above average!

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Ping...some hilarious comments on this thread!

[A Citizen Reporter]

by Brit Hume?

Well why in the heck didn't he do Special report tonight?!

[Just A Reader]

Now you're just showing off!

[Mo1]

Zogby Poll: Most Americans Can Name Three Stooges, But Not Three Branches of Gov't Tuesday, August 15, 2006 By Brit Hume

Ummmm ... Any comment from the NEA about this???

[Cobra64]

You left out Kennedy and Kerry.

[Slings and Arrows]

Ping...some hilarious comments on this thread!

[SAJ]

Actually, 545 stooges (NEVER caps for this lot): 535 venal and swinish 'legislators' (with an occasional exception), 9 black-robed tyrant wannabees (with an occasional exception), and 1 chief executive, the last one of which to obey the Constitution scrupulously being Mr. Coolidge.

[Graybeard58]

Oops I meant "Durbin" as the last one...brain fart

I'm glad you corrected that, I was about to be offended if you left out Illinois' own stooge Durbin.

[patriot_wes]

I thought the three branches of government were named for the three stooges!

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I think I could see that.

Executive = Moe
Legislative = Larry
Judicial = Curly

[Walkingfeather]

Moe, Larry, Cheese.

[firehat]

so what's the punch line?

[Revolting cat!]

Less see, the 3 branches of gummint: The Bribe Takers, the Incompetents and the Joe Palookas!

[TruthWillWin]

The title just cracks me up.

Sometimes there is not a difference.

[Parley Baer]

Hey, we don't call them the dimocRATS for nothing. Hehehehe.

[Irish Eyes]

Know I know why the clintons get such high poll ratings. Praise be to the informed public.

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They've already got the judicial branch covered:

[NoCurrentFreeperByThatName]

[Right Wing Assault]

I'm trying to think but nothing happens!

Woob woob woob woob woob!

[SeaWolf]

THank you, thank you, Jummy Carter, The Department of Education and the NEA!