Some observations from the coverage of the inauguration.

Reagan apparantly had to be roused from sleep to make sure he was on time for his. He even asked the aide, “Do I have do get up now ?”, according to the anecdote. So much for the old adage “You snooze, you lose.”

The Presidential limo is swanky. It’s a black Cadillac, though thugs will be disappointed to learn it’s not an Escalade. Anderson Cooper did note that the vehicle contains a 10-disc cd player, which is exactly the kind of keen insight we’ve come to depend on from 24-hour news networks. I hope there’s some Presidents of the United States of America among the music.

Cheney’s in a wheelchair. He’s got a cain and black shawl over his legs. It’d be hard for him to look more like a supervillian. Maybe a giant scar across his cheek or a glass eye would put him over the top. He reportedly hurt his back lifting boxes into his new Va. home, but it’s probably strain from carrying countless lies and secrets around for 8 years taking its toll.

No CNN anchors or correspondents appearing as holograms yet. One should at least be hovering over the 2 million-plus gathered at the mall. I thought this was supposed to be a historical day. I can’t be the only one who believes Soledad O’Brien would be even sexier in hologram form.

At least McCain can rally behind one improbable Arizona run towards victory: the Cardinals. Maybe he should’ve chosen Kurt Warner as his veep, since you can never underestimate that amount of people that think the ability to throw a perfect spiral 50-yards is a necessary skill for an administration.

Wolf Blitzer is constantly interupting everyone, usually to misidentify a politician. He also periodically asks the commentator to shush so we can listen to the music being played. I’d say someone didn’t have his McGriddles and Adderall this morning.

The one article of clothing that could rival Michelle Obama’s dress for yellow ridiculousness is a rubber chicken suit.

The elder Bush looks a little shaky. He probably Googled his son for the first time and didn’t like the results that came up.

For all you tweens watching the introductions of former presidents, Jimmy Carter is not Aaron Carter’s father. Also, Barbara Bush not one of the Golden Girls.

The bible being used for the swearing in is larger than Dennis Kucinich.

“Air and Simple Gifts” is political code for money and campaign contributions.

Still no new gadgets or ground-breaking graphics from CNN. Where’s the Optimism O-Meter or the image of what Martin Luther King Jr. would look like today if he were alive to witness history?

Here’s a fun fact: The Constitution states that a President’s term begins officially at noon, even if he doesn’t take the oath until after that time. One lesser-known fact is that the Constitution dictates the President’s first lunch be a turkey sandwich on rye. The Commander-in-Chief has his choice of cheese.

Obama unintentionally stepped on the platform meant for his wife. This suave leader just might have a little Steve Urkel in him.

Our 44th President’s speech was so moving and powerful that my tears cried. I should’ve bought stock in Kleenex on Friday.

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