Goofus moves into the White House, traditionally the residence of the president. Gallant sets up a tent nearby so as not to step on any toes. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) Goofus was just ...

Vice President Gallant recognizes that Goofus is not telling the truth, and tries to get him to admit it by using political jargon no one at home could possibly understand. GALLANT: "What about ...

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For well over 60 years, the preadolescent readers of Highlights for Children magazine have gotten regular lessons in morality from Goofus and Gallant, a pair of kids of indeterminate age and ...

But my vote for most notable goes for the characters Goofus and Gallant who were – and in fact still are – found in the pages of Highlights for Children magazine. Growing up, it seemed that ...

Vice President Gallant lies about whether he ever questioned whether Goofus has enough experience to be president. Gallant: "I have actually not questioned Governor Bush's experience. I have ...

to him. Uh oh! Goofus nods and says "Good luck," before walking by and attending to other business. Tsk tsk. Gallant sees this and shakes his head, because his headstrong friend has just violated ...

Well today in MediaLand we have a Goofus and Gallant of our very own. In this case, it is "Goofus tossed out rumor and hearsay and innuendo for no reason but political calculation," with the role ...