Battle of the Funny Feds

This weekend the Washington Post's "Sunday Source" section featured the semifinalists in the Funniest Fed Competition taking place in Washington this summer. A few thoughts on reviewing some of the clips of performers:

• These are not just office clowns; for the most part they have real experience working comedy clubs.
• Nevertheless, they might want to hang on to their day jobs for awhile. Being one of the funniest feds doesn't necessarily mean you're Chris Rock or Jon Stewart.
• Interestingly, the comics are at their worst when they're trying to joke about the government itself, mostly just playing off stereotypes of lazy, fat unqualified bureaucrats.

The contest continues tomorrow at the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse just outside D.C.