Hu's On First?

I can't help it--every time I read about the visit by Chinese President Hu Jintao, I keep imagining some sort of hilarious misunderstanding at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Biden: Hey, Boss. I heard we’re getting a visit from the Chinese president.

Obama: That’s right, Joe.

Biden: Who is the Chinese President?

Obama: That’s right.

Biden: What’s right?

Obama: Hu.

Biden: That’s what I wanna know. Who’s the president of China?

Obama: He is.

Biden: Who is?

Obama: Hu.

Biden: Okay, look—the Chinese president gives national addresses, right?

Obama: That’s right.

Biden: So when it’s time for a national address, who gives the speech?

Obama: Every word of it.

Biden: Who does?

Obama: That’s right.

Biden: What’s right?

Obama: Hu.

Biden: THAT’S WHAT I’M ASKING YOU!!!