SENATOR Al Franken draws from memory a map of all 50 states - video

[jayrandom]

Originally Posted by azriverfan.

The man went to Harvard. You don't get into Harvard unless you are very talented. It goes beyond hard work. These people are gifted.

I think you may be buying in to some Harvard myths. Getting in to Harvard means being a very good high school student and should be approached with the fear and respect of such an accomplishment.

[jayrandom]

Originally Posted by jayrandom

It's a little sad that this is considered impressive, but speed drawing aside I could do that when I was 10. Not to say Senator Franken couldn't do it when he was even younger, only that any US adult should know the location of every US state.

I guess I'd be similarly surprised if there were a video of John Kerry doing long division or Harry Reid naming state capitals.

Originally Posted by jojajn

How about a video of Sarah Palin drawing the "country" of Africa?

The surprise isn't at their ability, only at people finding that ability remarkable enough to discuss.

Africa, though, would be impressive. Especially all those tiny countries in west and central Africa.

[ozzie679]

Originally Posted by jojajn

How about a video of Sarah Palin drawing the "country" of Africa?

How about a video of Palin LOCATING Africa

[silas777]

Originally Posted by ParkTwain

Al Franken Draws Map Of U.S.--From Memory (VIDEO)

60 second video

Wow!! I must confess I was wrong!! He really is qualified to be a Senator!

[jojajn]

Originally Posted by silas777

Wow!! I must confess I was wrong!! He really is qualified to be a Senator!

If only he could see Russia from his house!