Monday, January 21, 2013

National Depression Day

We are told that Monday, January 21, is the day of the year in which depression is at its height. Or depth. And certainly there are many who can testify to that, beginning with:

Rich Coleman, BC's minister responsible for what the province euphemistically calls "gaming." Minister Coleman was depressed because Surrey City Council gave snake eyes to a casino application. "If people aren't allowed to go and lose their money," said the gaming minister, "what does that say about our society?"

Alain Vigneault, coach of the Vancouver Canucks: "I was depressed when the NHL lockout was on. Now, after two games, I feel even worse." Goalies Schneider and Luongo were unavailable for comment.

Mitt Romney, trying hard to avoid all coverage of President Obama's inauguration: "I'm really, really depressed. If you can't buy an election, what kind of democracy is this? I may have to go buy a couple of small countries to cheer up."

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