Although we’re trapped in a timeline where Governor Stitt-for-Brains stooges his way around the executive branch, there are lots of parallel universes out there where Oklahoma is led by an equally qualified stooge – former Lt. Governor turned UCO president, Todd Lamb.
Yesterday afternoon, we got a little peek at just how much fun and gaffe-ridden that alternate reality could be when Todd prematurely announced the death of former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh.
Check this now-deleted Instagram post:
Well, that’s awkward.
According to the Ogle Mole Network, Mr. Nigh – like most 98-year-olds – wasn’t feeling well earlier this week, but is apparently alive and, to the annoyance of his caretakers, whistling Oklahoma! and retelling to anyone who will listen the story about the time he fended off an armed robber:
To be honest, I kind of feel sorry for Todd Lamb for this gaffe.
Sure, he's poser politician and bit of goober, but outside of asking a co-worker who’s not pregnant her due date – or streaming a retro nudie flick on your office TV during a school board meeting – I can’t think of a more embarrassing professional faux pas than announcing the death of a friend and colleague before they actually died!
If I were George Nigh, I would have had fun with it:
"Hello! Todd Lamb here!"
"Todd... This is George Nigh... I've returned from the dead... The rapture is upon us. I just wanted to say bye."
"Holy mother of Regan! Have I been left behind?!"
"Haha. Just kidding. Wanna grab lunch?"
Anyway, as People's premature celebration of Betty White's 100th birthday taught us, once you get close to the centenarian line, you really can't take months, weeks, or even days for granted, so we wish Mr. Nigh the best of luck as he continues to outlive Todd Lamb’s expectations.
Stay with The Lost Ogle. We’ll keep you advised.
