Jokester in Chief

Tradition dictates that each year the President attend the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner and give a lighthearted, self-deprecating speech that also pokes fun at colleagues, political rivals and the media.

Some people think it's beneath the office.

I think it's entertaining, although every President manages to make a few jokes that will cause regret later.

Here's Obama's first shot at it from last night.