According to the Times Mirror Center for the People and the Press, one-third of late-night viewers under 30 say they learn about the election from jokes. Some of the best:

''We still don't know where the candidates stand. All we know for sure is that Ross Perot hasn't said anything, Bush hasn't done anything, and Clinton hasn't inhaled anything.'' — Jay Leno

From the list titled ''Top 10 Things Dan Quayle Does Like About TV'': ''No. 8: Matlock proves our justice system is working. No. 6: Keeps him up-to-date on current White House activities. No. 1: When It's 'Dumb Guy' week on Wheel of Fortune.'' — David Letterman

''Batman Returns did very well this weekend. Well, it's obvious that Americans like a billionaire on a single-handed crusade against evil, even if he does have really big ears.'' — Dennis Miller

''If Bill Clinton becomes President, will we have to change that presidential song to 'Inhale to the Chief'?'' — Arsenio Hall

''President Bush said in a speech last week, 'Americans should become more in touch with the victims of poverty.' And you know something? Everyone at that thousand-dollar-a-plate dinner agreed with him.'' — Jay Leno

Originally posted Jul 10, 1992 Published in issue #126 Jul 10, 1992 Order article reprints
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