Biden made decision after communing with the dead

PRESIDENT Biden decided to quit the presidential race after speaking to Lincoln, Kennedy and Washington in the twilight lands of the dead, it has emerged. 

Biden, who is a familiar figure in those regions where living and deceased may meet as equals because he often takes strolls there, summoned a conclave of former US leaders for advice.

He said: “Yes, the land of Dead Presidents that Jay-Z spoke of is real. I visit there more and more frequently, often while giving speeches.

“When my leadership out here in the world of breath and colour was challenged, I knew I must consult with those on the other side of the veil. Plus I can finish a sentence over there, in fact they tell me I speak too quickly.

“Lincoln told me I had outlived my time. Jefferson advised me to depart with dignity. James Madison suggested war with Britain, he’s not really kept up with modern politics, we tend to ignore him.

“Anyway, moved by the counsel of my forebears very much in the style of the film Black Panther, I quit the presidential race.

“You’ll notice I didn’t give a reason. That is because I forgot.”

Friends suspect woman not drinking at wedding is hungover

GIGGLING friends suspect a woman, aged 33 and newly married, is refusing all alcohol because she is in a delicate condition after an epic session. 

Francesca Johnson grimaced when offered champagne, gently groaned as toasts to the happy couple were made, and frequently popped to the bathroom, returning grey-faced and unable to eat.

Bridesmaid Nikki Hollis said: “Don’t look now, but she just covertly knocked back an ibuprofen. Dead giveaway.

“Wearing sunglasses and massaging her forehead? Husband treating her protectively as though she was a precious bloom? Retching a bit during the speeches? Who do you think you’re fooling.

“She’s playing it like she might be pregnant for the bride’s benefit which is nice, because nobody should upstage on her special day by managing it on four hours’ sleep. This is meant to be about her, not two-for-one cocktails at the Slug & Lettuce.”

Best man Tom Booker said: “Francesca’s hungover? Didn’t notice. Haven’t seen her. Don’t know where she was last night.”