Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Why So Big, John Hancock?

So why is John Hancock's signature so large on the Declaration of Independence? Some prominent men were asked back in the day.

"Dear Hancock has a severe lack of spatial perception. He believed there was enough room for all the signers to match his autograph's girth." - George Washington

"He is an arrogant sort, the likes of which may never be seen again." - John Adams

"His ego releases an odorous stench worse than that of a cow turd." - Alexander Hamilton

"Because he's a dick." - Thomas Jefferson

"I don't care. I still have 45 minutes left with this young lady." - Benjamin Franklin

"John's head is bigger than Ben Franklin's tab at the burlesque." - George Mason

"He stole my idea." - Elbridge Gerry

"I'm with TJ- dude's a douche." - James Madison

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