I am, of course, speaking of former First Cat Socks Clinton:
He was 19 years young. He died in the loving arms of Betty Currie, his "father's" White House secretary. I use the term loosely because the Clintons gave him away once they left the White House, and reportedly, Socks got second-hand treatment when Buddy the Dog came along. I choked up when I heard the news because in the fifth grade someone gifted me a Socks the Cat tee-shirt for my birthday. I had been a proud member of Kids for Clinton in the fourth grade, and even though I'm pretty much a dog person, I wore the shirt to sleep in to the local swimming pool where I was teased.
(Also, did you know Socks was commemorated on a set of Central African Republic stamps? You think Barney Bush is getting that kind of recognition?)
Longtime, may your new kitten be half the Steel Magnolia that Socks was. And Bo Obama, you have a lot to learn. A lot.
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I have so many questions to ask you about this. SO MANY.
You see, when I was a young lad, we made a trip to DC in the chevy celebrity wagon. I don't remember what year it (pre/post 5th grade?) I can tell you it was during Billary's presidency.
So, moving on. Eating lunch one day near a gift shop in DC and what do I see hanging in the window... a t-shirt with Socks on it that says "First Cat." I bought that t-shirt... for Vanessa's birthday!!!! Now, here is where it gets juicy. Which of the following scenario's took place?:
1. I bought the shirt for you, not Vanessa, and my early 90's details got mixed up.
2. The shirt I bought Vanessa and this Socks shirt given to you in fifth grade are two totally different shirts and purchased at two different times.
3. VANESSA REGIFTED MY SOCKS T-SHIRT TO YOU!!!!!!
I need details Annie. Who gave you this shirt? What did it look like? I smell something fishy!!
Oh, this is getting good.
Marie, Kristin Terrel bought me the shirt for my birthday in the fifth grade, if memory serves (and it usually doesn't). I remember Vanessa's said shirt, because her cat Ruben (who peed on me at a sleepover) looked like Socks, which is why I believe you bought it for her.
Your memory is correct and no re-gifting occurred.
Fine. I was hoping to stir up some dramz from back in the day, but noooo, you had to go and be all politically correct with it! I will accept you explanation by pointing out what dorks we were for having two Socks the Cat t-shirts in our group of friends.
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