And that was the seed for what may ultimately prove to be one of the most elaborate political jokes of all time: A nearly two-minute long video of members of the Oregon House of Representatives saying the lyrics of Rick Astley's ubiquitous '80s pop ballad, "Never Gonna Give You Up," literally one word or phrase at a time while in session.
yahoo!
And yes, this was bipartisan. Republicans demonstrated a sense of humor - OK, these are Oregon Republicans so they may not be the Absolute Evil you would find in, say, Oklahoma. Still - funny Republicans.
Participants received a Photoshopped picture of Astley boogieing atop the State Capitol, with a fake signature from Astley.
Just doing my part to lighten the mood around here.