I was walking around the mall last Sunday, as thousands watched the “We Are One” concert at the Lincoln Memorial, but I couldn’t get anywhere close to the main stage. Then I noticed that the Tidal Basin and the Jefferson Memorial were empty. Naturally, I thought of a line from The Simpsons:
Lisa: Mr. Jefferson, my name is Lisa Simpson, and I have a problem.
Jefferson: I know your problem. The Lincoln Memorial was too crowded.
Lisa: Sorry, sir. It’s just…
Jefferson: No one ever comes to see me. I don’t blame them. I never did anything important. Just the Declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, the dumbwaiter…
Lisa: Uh, maybe I should be going. I’ve caught you at a bad time…
Jefferson: Wait! Please don’t go. I get so lonely…