Cecily Strong Asks Media to do The Impossible

A rare moment of bravery at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Cecily Strong’s performance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was impressive. Not just because she opened by saying “It feels right to have a woman follow President Obama, doesn’t it?” Her monologue was great because she asked the gathered media to do the impossible: Not discuss Hillary Clinton’s appearance during the election season.

“Alright guys, this next part is a repeat-after-me, so I’m going to need your help here,” said Strong (14:50 mark). “I want all the media to put their hands up and swear something this election season, okay? ‘I solemnly swear, not to talk about Hillary’s appearance, because that is not journalism.'”

How long do you think the media will abide by that pledge?

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