They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Kinky, Anymore!

Today (or maybe tomorrow, there are conflicting reports) is the 65th birthday of Kinky Friedman.

That's right, Kinky Friedman of "The Lost Texas Jewboys" fame was born on or around today in 1944.

Kinky came to prominence in the early-mid 1970's with his rendition of a song that was a response to the heavy-handed Merle Haggard song "Okie from Muskogee". Kinky's call back was "I'm Proud to Be an Asshole from El Paso".

Here's a snippet:



Kinky had lots of great songs, "Amelia Earhart's Last Flight", "Rapid City, South Dakota", "Sold American", "Autograph", "Git Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in the Bed" and here's a couple more:

"Ol' Ben Lucas":



"They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore":



Over the years Kinky has spread his influence, branching out as an author. Here are just a few of his books. All are highly recommended.

And more recently, in 2004, Kinky decided to run for Governor of Texas. The main item of his platform? The dewussification of the state.

He lost. Just like we're all losing the war against wussification on a national level.

But there's good news, Kinky's running again for the 2010 election.

I wish I was a resident of the Lone Star State. He'd have MY vote.

The world needs more satirists in charge.

The world needs Kinky!