GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS

God was fed up.  In a crash of thunder he yanked up to Heaven three influential humans:  President Obama,  Vladimir Putin and Bill Gates.

"The human race is a complete disappointment," God boomed.  "You each have 24 hours to prepare your followers for the end of the world."

With another crash of thunder they found themselves back on earth.

President Obama immediately called his cabinet.  "I have good new and bad news," he announced grimly.  "The good news is that there is a God.  The bad news is, God's really mad and plans to end the world tomorrow."

In Russia, Vladimir Putin announced to the parliament,  "Comrades,  I have bad news and worse news.  The bad news is that we were wrong; there is a God after all.  The worse news is God's mad and is going to end the world tomorrow."

Meanwhile, Bill Gates called a meeting of his top engineers.  "I have good news and better news.  The good news is that God considers me one of the three most influential men on earth,"  he beamed.  "The better news is we don't have to bother fixing Vista."