Ray Ramono Tries Out Mother-in-Law Jokes

Amy Chozick reports on the inaugural balls. Comedians have grumbled that Barack Obama is a hard man to poke fun of. So why not focus on an easy target? Hint: the mother-in-law. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wave to singer Beyonce after their first dance at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, Tuesday. (AP) Comedian Ray Romano took aim at Marian Robinson , Michelle Obama ’s mother and the so-called “first grandmother” who moved into the White House to help care for first daughters Sasha , 7 years old, and Malia , 10. “I’ve got to be honest, when I got invited to be here, I thought I was being punked,” he said during a performance at the Neighborhood Ball, a reference to the MTV show about pranks. “Then I found out—and this is the coolest thing—that the president and his wife are fans of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond.’” He reminded the audience that Michelle Obama’s mother had also moved into the White House. “C’mon you watched the show, did ... (link)