“Quit using My name as a justification for feeling superior to everyone else. You aren’t. You are actually among the dumbest people on the planet. Don’t think so? Name the president of Mexico. See? Ask anyone else in the world the name of the leader of the country next to theirs and they can tell you who it is.”
–Michael Moore, channeling God
I am extremely embarrassed to admit that I didn’t know the name of either the President of Mexico or the Canadian Prime Minister. (I possibly could have gotten the Prime Minister’s name, if given a little time.) I feel shame. Do you know them?
BONUS: Moore’s questions for the President. (links poached from The Smirking Chimp)
I can’t believe I (might) I know these, but isn’t it Vicente Fox and Jean Chretien?
I knew Fox, not Chretien. Sigh.
How bloody Canadian of me! I knew the answer for Mexico (and of course Canada and the U.S.), but still feel inadequate because I don’t know the name of the governor of the U.S. state that’s closest to me (Maine). By the way, Canada’s official head of state is the Governor General since this is not a republic. Her name is Adrienne Clarkson but, like the Queen whom she represents, her role is honorary (reigns rather than rule).
I knew Fox, but I wasn’t betting on Canada.
I actually try NOT to know the names of governors. It’s not worth it.
I live in Florida. Draw what conclusions you will.
Actually, memorization of easily looked up facts isn’t exactly a sign of intelligence. Knowing where to look up the fact, and admitting you don’t know and have to go look it up is, I think.
I knew them, but only because I live in Canada (duh) and because I have Mexican friends who tell me about their political situation.
I( knew both! (including first names). What do I win?