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Do you remember these names and images from 2008?
(in no particular order of prominence...)
Jennifer Stuczynski: We're very proud of this pole vaulting silver medalist of the summer olympics native of Fredonia, NY.
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Barrack Obama: Who really thought he would win? Did he really bowl a 37?
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Mitt Romney: Alright already! I know what a Mormon is!!!!
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Rudy Giuliani: Who runs for President, but only campaigns in Florida unless you're running for President of AARP?
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John McCain: I'm still not convinced he really wanted to win.
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Mike Huckabee: This former pastor/guitar player lasted longer than anyone thought he would. Like the 'Energizer Bunny,' he just wouldn't quit!
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Hillary Clinton: (is she still a state senator?) Is she on "paid leave" from her NY Senate seat?
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Fannie Mae: Sounds like a new musical opening on Broadway.
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Freddie Mac: Did you hear McDonald's is going to offer a new 'FreddieMacBurger? It used to have a 1/4 lb. of beef...now it only contains a pickle.
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Eliot Spitzer: (where's he been hiding?)
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Jeremiah Wright: "God Bless America!" Does anyone listen to the sermon?
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Plaxico Burress: Never carry a loaded handgun in your pants!
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Al Franken: SNL characters really love politics! He may end up being a US Senator. They're still counting the votes!
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Tony Rezko: Not everyone will remember this guy!
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iPhone: I could never afford one!
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Joe Biden: (is he from Pennsylvania or Delaware?)
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Sarah Palin: My brother lives in Anchorage, Alaska. They love her up there!
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Michael Phelps: Who is Mark Spitz?
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2008 Beijing Summer Olympics: Did you watch any TV coverage of the Olympics? I tried to watch Jennifer or table tennis (Yes, I'm a ping-pong nerd!) I couldn't find Jennifer or ping-pong coverage. But I did watch the exciting synchronized swimming and gymnastics coverage (YAWN!).
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Tina Fey: Is her name Tina Fey or Sarah Palin?
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O.J. Simpson: As Buffalo Bills fans, we remember him as #32...I guess he's got a different number now!
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$4.00/Gallon: "What goes up...must come down!"
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