Why, I haven’t seen such ecstatic pawing at a leaden icon since the beginning of “2001.” And to think, if Katie hadn’t decamped to CBS so she could go around slapping the sputum out of people’s mouths, this assignment probably would have been hers.

Thanks to Greg H. of Beyond The News for the assist. With Bryan on vacation, you’re my wingman now, G!

Update: Not even Tipper’s going to want to touch him after this.