We can't dismiss the serious side of a potential shutdown of much of the federal government at midnight tonight. But there is some fun being had on Twitter.
Check the trending topic (fair warning, some are "adult-only"). A few examples:
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Even the more serious trending topic turns up lines such as these:
-- "I say we all don funny hats and glasses, go down to Times Square and "
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As for the professional comedians, that his "2011 Shutdown Resolution" is to "finally write that novel."
Have at it, folks. We bet you can do even better.
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