Saddam sightings.

April 10, 2003 5:54 PM

Saddam sightings. SARS sightings. It's just like Elvis, right? But why use the tired "Elvis sighting" cliche (and trivialize his memory) when you could use Lord Lucan instead? Like this example from the BBC: [scroll to the Baghdad :: Andrew Gilligan :: 1016GMT entry]. Saddam Hussein has already been spotted in more places than Lord Lucan. He's been in the Russian embassy, he's been in the mosque this morning, he's alleged to be on a convoy to Syria - no doubt he'll soon be found on a sofa in Huddersfield.
posted by TheManWhoKnowsMostThings (4 comments total)

Hee hee - that Lord Lucan site is fascinating. I always find myself secretly rooting for all those who've contrived to disappear, no matter what they've done - even Saddam, as long as he never turns up again. That's the cardinal rule, right?

Great post, TMWKMT - only Wally's missing. I'm sure a lot of other wallies enjoyed it too. Just leaving a little marker here to show it was appreciated.
posted by MiguelCardoso at 8:13 PM on April 10, 2003

Oh. I thought you were talking about Lucan the wolf-boy.
posted by davidmsc at 9:16 PM on April 10, 2003

How come nobody talks about Judge Crater anymore?
posted by wendell at 2:36 AM on April 11, 2003

And don't forget Hoffa.
posted by davidmsc at 10:49 AM on April 11, 2003