Even Ari Fleischer Is Flummoxed

Q. Yes, why was the French toast named Freedom toast? (Laughter.)

Q. Is that a White House decision?

MR. FLEISCHER: I'm not a Hobbit, so I didn't have a second breakfast. I had my breakfast before I came in. Is that what it said?

Q. Yes.

MR. FLEISCHER: It said Freedom toast?

Q. Yes.

Q. Was that at the administration request, or was that --

MR. FLEISCHER: I just -- we're always proud of the men and women of our Air Force. (Laughter.)

Excerpt from March 26, 2003, press briefing, from The Press Gaggle.

I like the "second breakfast" reference. This makes me almost like a man to whom I've a physical aversion, by association with Pippin, my favorite character in the books (well, so, he is, so there). Good job, Fleischer. (We'll see how long this lack of gagging lasts.)