Major Undecided added a touch of comedy to the Election Night Extravaganza last night, drawing nearly 50 students away from the TV networks' projections. But in a break from their usual routines, their six skits were in keeping with the political theme of the evening.
In a Sarah Palin skit, it is Jan. 22, 2009, the day after John McCain tragically suffered a fatal heart attack, the causes of which are still being investigated. The now-President Palin, played by a cross-dressing Peter McCormick, appears after wikipedia-ing how to be president and informs the reporters that she will "not be taking questions today, or ever."
When she does open the floor to questions she ends up declaring it National Moose Hunting Month.
Despite the highly partisan feel of the campus center, Obama did not escape the comedy group's mocking. Major performed a skit that envisions an Obama cabinet meeting, where the Secretary of Hope is a key member.
The skit culminates with the appearance of the Secretary of Change, who feels a compulsive need to change everything —including her clothes, the location of the meeting and the War in Iraq. "Yeah, we need to switch that up," she said. "How do you feel about Australia?"
One skit, written three years ago, is about a turf war in which Tufts Democrats and Tufts Republicans compete over recruiting a freshman but are ultimately defeated by the newly formed Tufts Monarchs.
Major started brainstorming ideas for the other skits in mid-October and spent last week rehearsing, according to senior Mark Paglia.
The final product included a balanced mix. Outside of the Palin and Obama skits, the others poked fun at pollsters, debate prep and Bob Barr, the 2008 Libertarian candidate for President — whose campaign headquarters turn out to be a KFC.
