THE BURNED OVER DISTRICT: Golfing John insists that his tan is natural

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Golfing John insists that his tan is natural

Well, no one that color is natural but he insists he uses no artificial products to enhance or achieve it.

Addressing the seemingly constant chatter about the orangey-tan color of his skin, House Minority Leader John Boehner told the Wall Street Journal in an interview published Thursday that his eye-catching complexion is one hundred percent natural.

"I have never been in a tanning bed or used a tanning product," explained the ranking Republican. He said that his mother and four of his twelve siblings also have the sun-kissed glow.

The explanation comes as only the latest in a string of recent instances where Boehner has found himself playing defense against questions and jokes made about the color of his skin.

Earlier this month during an appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America," the House leader was asked about a survey from Public Policy Polling indicating that 30 percent voters in his home state of Ohio think he "spends too much time on his tan."

So instead of that 1/2 gallon jug of ManTan, may I suggest these fine products for Golfing John this Christmas.