'Dr. Phil'
UD likes the way the Washington Post, in this morning's account of her kid's activities last night, puts Dr. Phil's name in quotation marks, as if he's not only not a real 'Dr.,' but not a real human being. An excerpt:
President Bush enjoyed a lively set of Christmas music Sunday night, swaying and bobbing his head as music stars like Taylor Hicks and Gretchen Wilson belted out classic carols.
TV host "Dr. Phil" McGraw and his wife, Robin, emceed the annual "Christmas in Washington" concert at the National Building Museum. The event benefited the Children's National Medical Center.
"Since this event began a quarter of a century ago, 'Christmas in Washington' has become one of the most cherished holiday traditions here in our nation's capital," Bush said.
As Americans gather with their families over the holidays, Bush said, U.S. troops abroad "must know that our nation is grateful for your service."
"American Idol" winner Hicks led off the show with "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." Country singer Wilson performed "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," while 12-year-old "America's Got Talent" champ Bianca Ryan sang "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Pop-opera quartet Il Divo performed "White Christmas." [I believe it's from among the men in this group, Il Divo, that my daughter announced, when she got back late last night, that she has chosen her future husband. But I'm not sure.] The lineup also included soul singers Chris Brown and Corinne Bailey Rae.
The president and first lady Laura Bush joined all the performers onstage for the finale, including "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing."
La Spawn was too exhausted for much detail on the event, but she did say that "Dr. Phil" was "sort of obnoxious," that his wife "can't read a teleprompter," and that President Bush "can't read a teleprompter."
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