Friday, July 4, 2008

The Ben Franklin/Betsy Ross Wedding

In Philadelphia, Ben Franklin married Betsy Ross last night.

Now, I know this sounds like an incredibly dumb publicity stunt - and it is - but it was also a real live wedding between the actors who portray Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross at tourist attractions.

Yes, Philly has a guy who looks like Ben Franklin - and he is about as ubiquitous as the Phillie Phanatic in this town. I've never seen the Betsy Ross look-a-like before, but I'll assume she hangs out near the Betsy Ross House - a tourist site that people mainly visit when Independence Hall is crowded.

I'd suggest next Independence Day would be perfect for the Betsy Ross Divorce party - but that would be in questionable taste.