Rubber Chicken Alert
Its origins are questionable, but simply put, the rubber chicken is just a comedy prop that has been around probably longer than the whoopee cushion. The gag is so old the prop now represents hackneyed gags; when in doubt pull out the rubber chicken for a guaranteed laugh.
So I have this theory about celebrities, which I suppose by my standards includes actors, musicians, comedians, and authors (though their actually celebrity status may be in question), that when desperate to get attention they rely on their own rubber chicken - bashing Bush.
Are you're an aspiring comedian or perhaps you've been around for a while but your material is getting stale? Or are you a washed up musician in need of a hit album or tour promotion? An actor looking to plug a new movie or a neophyte looking to get in the door? All you need is a rubber chicken.
The latest Rubber Chicken is showing up at George Michael's latest tour. Drudge was running a link to the story. Roger Waters floated his a few weeks ago, but he cleverly disguised it as a pig. Even Burt Bacharach whipped out his rubber chicken a while back.
Going forward, I'll have a Rubber Chicken Alert when it makes an appearance.
