The Onion

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Sharpton, Thurmond: Related?

The Rev. Al Sharpton wants his DNA tested agianst that of the late Senator Strom Thurmond to see if they are related. What do you think?

Young Woman

Tina Fischer,
Genealogist
"Finally people are listening to me. I've been saying how Sharpton has Thurmond's eyes for years now"

Black Man

Brian McDormand,
Systems Analyst
"Sharpton should be grateful. He never would've gotten where he is if he wasn't white."

Young Man

David Kleist,
Headstone Craftsman
"I think it's pretty obvious that they're not related. Sharpton and Thurmond are two totally different last names."

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