Dave Barry's Blog: DATELINE, LOBOMBA

September 05, 2007

DATELINE, LOBOMBA

It's good to be king.

(Thanks to Bruce Webster)

Posted by Dave on September 05, 2007 at 09:33 AM in Dave Barry for President | Permalink

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I need a kingdom of my own.

Oh, wait. I have the internet.

Posted by: The Dread Pirate Chris | September 05, 2007 at 09:35 AM

Para bailar Labomba. Yeah baby.

Posted by: SW | September 05, 2007 at 09:35 AM

Since this is filed under DB for Pres, can I assume he's gonna hook this up when he's POTUS?

If so, are you already selling tickets?

Posted by: fudtheman | September 05, 2007 at 09:36 AM

Maybe that's how Dave's gonna pick his running mate.

Posted by: SW | September 05, 2007 at 09:39 AM

is this what that la bomba song is about?

Posted by: crossgirl | September 05, 2007 at 09:40 AM

"The reeds collected by the girls are used as a wind breaker in huts and fences. - Sapa-dpa "

I'm sure that there is no extra ogling in the process.

Posted by: Whatever | September 05, 2007 at 09:40 AM

women?

Posted by: lilrascal | September 05, 2007 at 09:43 AM

Dangit Stevie!! that was MY line!!

pfffffffffft!!

Posted by: Siouxie | September 05, 2007 at 09:49 AM

How do we know they were all virgins? Inquiring minds want to know.

Well, I want to know.

Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | September 05, 2007 at 09:51 AM

I think I woulda stayed home that day.

Posted by: Bethie | September 05, 2007 at 10:05 AM

"But the 39-year-old king, who already has 13 wives, also sometimes controversially uses the occasion to select a new bride."

Based on... an essay contest? Handwriting samples? A science project? Hmmm, what selection criteria could he possibly be using to suddenly point at one of the semi-naked virgins and say, "YOU! You're #14 with a bullet, baby!"

Posted by: padraig | September 05, 2007 at 10:07 AM

Is that a "traditional arrow-shaped axe" in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

Posted by: DeskDiva | September 05, 2007 at 10:22 AM

Question on this king/virgin/line up/in the news/ tradition/values thing? Without regard to the what a third world prince prefers, how can/would/did Prince Charles dump Diana for her?

Posted by: lilrascal | September 05, 2007 at 10:23 AM

40,000 virgins? *tears up airline ticket to Lobomba*

And in keeping with Dave's History of the World Part 1 theme, did anyone conjure up the image of Gregory Hines holding the feather thingy when reading the description of the King's loincloth? No? Me neither.

Posted by: Layzeeboy | September 05, 2007 at 11:35 AM

Had I gone, there would have certainly been trouble for either wearing hats, pointing or kneeling.

Posted by: Cheesewiz | September 05, 2007 at 01:35 PM

o/~ Oh, I just can't wait to be king!

(Apologies to Simba)

Posted by: Mr Death | September 05, 2007 at 02:31 PM

Where are the pictures?

Posted by: Dave Barry for King | September 05, 2007 at 04:01 PM

YES! No ... No... No... No... YES! No... No... No... No... No... ...

(Man, I love Mel Brooks!)

Posted by: DavCat | September 05, 2007 at 06:44 PM

Really nice style and good articles , nothing else we want : D.