Bush and Gore Meet; Gore Still Unable to Smile

In their first private meeting since the beginning of Bush's presidency, former Vice President Al Gore retained his trademark look of condescension that he has been unable to change for at least the last twelve years. The expression, which conveys a mixture of "I know I'm so much smarter than you" and "I can't believe I'm standing next to this idiot", according to many commetators, may have cost Gore the hotly contested 2000 presidential election. Gore spokespeople were quick to point out that the former vice president's condescension had nothing to do with George W. Bush. "Al was snooty before the election. The election may have made him more bitter, but he was always snooty," one spokesperson who wished to remain anonymous said.

UPDATE: immanent eschaton staff have confirmed that Gore has never smiled. If anything, this picture is probably Gore happy. We for one would therefore like to commend his graciousness in putting on such a good act of exuberance.