Helen Thomas was strangely silent during Bush's press conference yesterday, especially after the president attempted to demonstrate a musical instrument he claimed was a gift from his wife Laura's recent trip to Africa.

Joining Rox Pop, TBogg, and Pharyngula, (while Gisleson FARTs into his couch cushions) here's the American Idle Friday Random Ten:

1. Volcano - Damien Rice
2. Sister Madly - Crowded House
3. Simmer Down - Bob Marley
4. New Amsterdam - Elvis Costello
5. Warning Sign - Coldplay
6. Lipstick Vogue - Elvis Costello
7. Mask - Bauhaus
8. No Regrets - Curtis Stigers
9. Corcovado - Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto
10. See How We Are - John Doe

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Yours truly as a Springfield resident. Create your own Simpson character here.

Joining Rox Pop, TBogg, Pharyngula, and Feministe, (while Gisleson FARTs into his couch cushions) here's the American Idle Friday Random Ten:

1. Caravan - Van Morrison
2. Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - Dar Williams
3. Thousands Are Sailing - The Pogues
4. I've Got to See You Again - Norah Jones
5. Chess Piece Face - They Might Be Giants
6. Rise And Shine - The Cardigans
7. I Ain't Marchin' Anymore - Larry Kirwan & Black 47
8. Embarrassment - Madness
9. He Wants You - Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
10. Star Me Kitten - R.E.M.