[gusopol3]

except the premise is false; Limbaugh was a whole lot funnier and less pompous c. '93-'95, before the cigar afficianado days, etc. To me, the change from gadfly to celebrity began around the time of the Fort Collins bake sale and rendered him far less effective.

[Tall_Texan]

except the premise is false; Limbaugh was a whole lot funnier and less pompous c. '93-'95, before the cigar afficianado days, etc. To me, the change from gadfly to celebrity began around the time of the Fort Collins bake sale and rendered him far less effective.

I agree with the general time frame but I believe the time frame he lost his edge as an entertainer was when he married Marta. Face it, you just can't be as rude and irreverent when there's a spouse scowling at you whenever you cross the line.

All of a sudden the old "what will the neighbors say?" and "i'm so embarrassed" comments start popping out and you learn to censor yourself.