Inaugural Ball-Crashers Compare Notes

"… well, first we tried the MTV Youth Inaugural Ball, but it was strictly A-listers and they had these huge goons working security, so we were able to sneak into Foreign Diplomats Inaugural Ball for a half-hour because they thought we were waiters, but then they kicked us out when they caught us swimming in the punch bowl.  Finally, we ended up at the Mid-Atlantic States Linoleum Manufacturers for Change Gala; they were pretty much letting anybody with a tux in after 10:30 …"

They had a nice 'O' ice sculpture, too. Very comfy.

Party on, Jane K.

49 comments … read them below or add one

  1. Sissy says:

    Canadian-US border, now that was a tough one!

  2. MandaBain says:

    I heard on the radio that most of those things are about as classy as your high school prom anyway, so the penguins are really overdressed…

  3. Lillith says:

    Hee. It looks like they’re posing for the photo.

  4. Linda SF says:

    “Mid-Atlantic States Linoleum Manufacturers for Change” Gala

    High-sterical!

    OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA!!

    What’s the latest on the First Dog, folks?

  5. Berg says:

    Penguins RAWK! They’re all officially invited to any of my parties.

    I love how these three lined themselves up according to height.

  6. Sunnymum says:

    It looks like the one on the right is giving important advice to the others about handling the gnarly waves comin’ their way… surfs up!

    Go Obama!

  7. chanpon says:

    Whoa, those secret service disguises are great! No one would ever suspect the penguins.

  8. berthaservant says:

    Those three look like they would have showed up and told the same story whoever won. Society lads is all the same.

  9. Missy P says:

    I personally would love to attend a party where penguins are swimming in the punch and chillaxin’ on the ice sculptures.

  10. Annie says:

    LOL they look like best friends
    in that picture.

    Hmm
    perhaps a Rousing chorus of Three little Maids?

  11. Tuxlux says:

    I danced with the tall one at the Lineolum ball. He can really shake a tail feather!

  12. wannadance says:

    snork!!! linoleum manu. , gasp, kaff kaff…

    mike. you.are.nuts.
    i.love.yew.

  13. Katrina says:

    Three little maids all unwary, come from a ladies seminary…

  14. catloveschanel says:

    Freed from its genius tutelary —
    Yum-Yum, Peep-Bo & Pitti-Sing. (suddenly demure)

  15. 260Oakely says:

    No, I’m sorry. This photo is obviously from a performance of “The Pirates of Penguiance”.

  16. Cambridge Rat Mom says:

    Jackass penguin? Can anyone else id them?

  17. cataddict says:

    I’m thinking:

    “Here we commmme, walking down the street.

    Get the funniest looks frommmm everybody we meet….”

  18. kar says:

    Aww man. Now I wanna see ‘em chillin with the ‘O’ ice sculpture and gulping down sardine canapés.

  19. stufflings says:

    Yup, Jackass penguins. Also known as Magallanic Penguins and Humbolt Penguins. They get around.

  20. Katrina says:

    The Monkees? Who is missing?

  21. Gail (the first one) says:

    They actually look like Congressmen, huddled together during a vote.

    “So a guy from the Linoleum group comes to see me about the appropriations bill. I said ‘I’m glad to hear you guys are big fans over at the association, but I don’t remember seeing you on the list of my campaign contributors’. You shoulda seen the look on his face, HAW HAW HAW!!”

  22. cataddict says:

    probably Davy – he’s off chasing the girl penguins….

  23. Kristabelle says:

    You guys are too funny!

    I’m too tired to be clever today. Best I could come up with was either Larry, Mo & Curly or Manny, Mo & Jack!

  24. pookie says:

    Oh, heck! Now i’ve got “When I Was a Lad” stuck in my head.

    “I polished up the handle so carefully that now I am the ruler of the Queen’s Navy…”

  25. momof2kitties says:

    I KNEW this was a Nomtom post!!singsong: Love eeet!!!!

    These dewds are never gonna get a girl to dance with them as long as they hang out together on the edge of the dance floor.

  26. Mary (the first) says:

    Winken, Blinken and Nod?

  27. Mary (the first) says:

    (sob) My comment disappeared again! what is happening??

  28. Von Zeppelin says:

    Those tuxes look a little baggy in the seat. But, then, you don’t get a a really perfect fit in a rental. If these guys wear them more than twice a year, they should consider custom tailoring.

  29. Evan Waters says:

    “Aww, man, I love you guys, and after graduation I’m not gonna see any of you again…”

  30. Jennie Mello says:

    “Ok, boys, now the little one over there, she’s real easy, you can get to first with her no problem Vinnie, but the cute one next to her, don’ even think aboudit—she’s a real hard nut to crack. Good luck to yuz, Mickie. Me, I’m goin for the one with the cute smile- she mus be from outta town. I never seen her before. Ok, boys? Meet me back at the punch bowl in an hour and we can get outta here with our goils.”

  31. Lerrinus says:

    My mom just piped up with the three Musketeers or the Penguinators! *g*

  32. Birdcage says:

    Ocean’s 3.

  33. heather says:

    The 3 *ice*sketeers!!! Or the 3 iceskateers!!!

  34. Jodase says:

    OMG, we voted for him to be President? We need to talk!

  35. Minya says:

    @pookie

    I heart you for being clever enough to quote Gilbert&Sullivan.

  36. nads says:

    Penguin tailio!

  37. Mud Bug says:

    Cataddict: “Now I’m a believer” that Davy was the shortest one so he can’t be missing. I think Mickey is the one taking the pic. He was always in the background anyway.

  38. dia says:

    Having actually PAID for a ticket to the Mid-Atlantic States Linoleum Manufacturers for Change Gala, I am APPALLED at the lax security.

  39. Hon Glad says:

    Did any of them get to dance with Michelle.

  40. gooeyctr says:

    Three flightless fowl is the total sum!

  41. jenjen says:

    Today they’re still hung over but managed to attend their Senate Herring.

  42. Katrina says:

    Oh, jenjen-owwwwch!

  43. Noelegy says:

    I have to admit the first thing I thought of was the “Madagascar” penguins.

    “Smile and wave, boys. Smile and wave.”

  44. Maribeth says:

    Is it just me or does the one on the right look like Senator Everett Dirksen?

  45. pookie says:

    Minya – alas, not clever enough to work penguins into the lyrics.

  46. Theo says:

    Pookie — how about:
    Earth angel, earth angel,
    Will you be mine?…

  47. Again with the cute caption writing! Hilarious!

  48. Gerry says:

    Ebony and Ivory….Live together in perfect harmony!

  49. awwww. Looks like they’re deep in conversation….