CONTEST #456 OF 481, DECEMBER 22, 2014

FIRST PLACE  "I faked my applause." Submitted by Sandy Treadwell, Ojai, Calif.

SECOND PLACE  "I'm not in favor of that position." Submitted by Miranda Pratt Victoria, British Columbia

THIRD PLACE  "How are you going to spin this?"  Submitted by Bezalel Stern, Washington, D.C.

Joel's:

“Spare me the lecture, Henry.”

“I’m imagining the audience in their underwear right now.”

“It’s okay, Frank, fear of public speaking happens to all men from time to time.  Let’s just cuddle.”

“How about if I get you warmed up with a joke?”

“I’m feeling frisky.  Let’s play TedTalks.”

“Darn it, Jack, now the neighbors will hear us for sure.”