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Help wanted: Court jester

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LONDON, England (AP) -- English Heritage, guardian of various historic sites in Britain, is advertising for someone to be the nation's first court jester since 1649.

An ad appearing in Thursday's editions of The Times laid out the qualifications: "Must be mirthful and prepared to work summer weekends in 2005. Must have own outfit (with bells). Bladder on stick provided if required."

Auditions will be held Saturday at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, and the winner will have to negotiate a salary, English Heritage said.

The court jester's position died along with King Charles I, who was executed by Oliver Cromwell's supporters in 1649. The monarchy was restored 11 years later, but the position of jester did not return.

"It is about time we had a jester again," said Tracy Borman, the agency's director of education, events and outreach

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Look at that. England can add jobs to the economy, why can't Bush do the same?

It's a joke, folks.

Well, looks like I can save myself the trip to the audition. Darn - I already have my own jester outfit (with bells).
 
Originally posted by: badmouse
Look at that. England can add jobs to the economy, why can't Bush do the same?

It's a joke, folks.

Well, looks like I can save myself the trip to the audition. Darn - I already have my own jester outfit (with bells).
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And a great joke at that.... I was laughing immediately. Good thing that you added "it's a joke, folks" though. Some people just wouldn't understand 🙂
 
Originally posted by: DrPizza
Originally posted by: badmouse
Look at that. England can add jobs to the economy, why can't Bush do the same?

It's a joke, folks.

Well, looks like I can save myself the trip to the audition. Darn - I already have my own jester outfit (with bells).
Click to expand...

And a great joke at that.... I was laughing immediately. Good thing that you added "it's a joke, folks" though. Some people just wouldn't understand 🙂
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Maybe Bush will take the job in January. 😉

Just adding to the mirth! 😛
 
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