congress

Definition

(Noun; Politics) Congress: Where nothing gets done and everyone talks a lot!

congress: A room full of congresspeople debating passionately while wearing top hats and monocles with a giant elephant in the corner eating peanuts off the floor.

Usage

I heard the new congressional bill is to make all meetings last at least 8 hours - that's gonna be one long filibuster!

Insight

What did the congressman say when he saw an alien? "Take me to your leader...ship!"

Origin

The word 'Congress' was invented by two politicians who were arguing over how much time they should spend talking about their ideas before actually doing anything about them!

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