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George W. Bush battled a poncho today, and the poncho won

It will bring a smile to your face.

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As Donald Trump began his inaugural address, after being sworn in as our nation’s 45th president, a light rain began to fall. 

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Equipped for the inclement weather with a clear plastic poncho was former President George W. Bush

Unaware of how to use such a garment, though, was also former President George W. Bush.

He struggled to properly place the device on his person. 

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Mightly. 

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Fair enough. You go eight years with someone holding an umbrella for you at even the hint of a cloud, you lose some skills. 

He could still break out a smile, though. 

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Bush, it appears, has developed a knack (good and bad) for going viral.

Just imagine the fun that could have been had if the web was what it is now when he was president. 

 
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