Donald Trump to Change Name, Become More Cuddly

Never again

It's no secret that Donald Trump is fond of his name. It graces buildings, his own brand of water, and just about anything else he can figure out how to attach it to and trademark for profit. Television is easily the most useful medium for Trump when it comes to creating publicity and shaping his image. He often has a lot of control over the content of the message and how it is delivered, whether it's on The Apprentice, or in commercials or press conferences. Even in talk shows, pre-interviews usually allow guests to plan what they want -- and don't want -- to talk about on-air.

Who could convince him to give up this amount of control ... soften his image considerably, even give up his name?


Persuasive Buggers

Sesame Street producers have announced that a parody of The Apprentice, introducing a Donald Grump muppet, will air during their upcoming season. The new season begins in April, but no word on when the Apprentice segment will appear. Hopefully, Grump will be an edutaining force to be reckoned with; if so maybe Saturday Night Live could ask him to host instead of asking Trump back.